It’s the time of year again! Dia de los Muertos is upon us, and it’s time to celebrate! Dia de los Muertos translates to Day of the Dead, and is a holiday honoring deceased relatives, celebrated throughout Mexico. Technically it falls on November 1st and 2nd, but I like to think of it as a […]
Train Trip to Chicago on a Whim
Every so often, when life gets really crazy, you need to just get the heck out of Dodge for a weekend. A few weeks ago Becki and I had to do just that. All the craziness of work, blogging and wedding planning was wearing us thin, so on Friday we decided to wake up early […]
Top 10 Places for Fall Colors in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a “fall colors” kind of state. There are abundant woodlands here, filled to the brim with maple, oak, and birch trees. Whether it’s on a country drive, out camping with your friends, or a calm canoe ride on flat waters, the peace and tranquility of Wisconsin’s countryside lit in autumnal splendor shouldn’t be […]
The Changing Face of Door County, WI
I grew up in the Upper Midwest – Milwaukee, WI to be exact. Okay, well I guess I did more than just grow up here – I’ve lived here all my life. Like so many people that grew up in this area of the US, my family vacationed all the time in Door County, WI. […]
Cold but Scenic in Bayfield, WI
“Holy crap, you hit it! I can’t believe you ran over that log – you smashed it!!” We were half way up to Bayfield WI, driving up from Milwaukee. It’s a long drive – about 7 hours – and exactly at the other corner of the state. I don’t know how I did it, but […]