Category: Wisconsin
Chippewa Valley Museum
In western Wisconsin you’ll find the Chippewa River. Its drainage encompasses a large portion of the western side of the state and it’s the mission…
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum
In Manitowoc, Wisconsin you’ll find a submarine that was a part of the Navy’s fleet during World War II. It was still serving the country…
Wisconsin’s Role in Shipping Transportation
This city along the shores of Lake Michigan has long had an important role in the shipping and transportation of the area. And in World…
A Delay Going To Space
When this astronaut was grounded due to health concerns, he used an alias to get reassessed at a world-renowned hospital. The results of that trip…
From Farm Boy to Astronaut
He was one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts, but he never got to go into space in that program. His story from a Wisconsin…
The Cycling Capital of America
It’s known as the cycling capital of America. Its location may surprise you, but when you learn the reason why this small, rural town it…
The Root Beer Museum
If there is a museum to Spam, well Reed Andrew thought there should certainly be a museum to this. After all, a lot of people…
What Root Is the Root of Root Beer?
A lot of people enjoy root beer. But how did a drink that contains no alcohol wind up with beer in the title? And exactly…
Those Huge Overalls
Some clothing departments have a section for Big & Tall men. One particular piece of clothing at Julia’s store definitely qualifies for that description and…
Gays Mil, Wisconsin Apples
Gays Mill, Wisconsin is a town of about 500 people. However, every September the town will swell to perhaps as many as 10,000 people as…
