Christmas Traditions in Driftless Wisconsin

Driftless Wisconsin, Driftless Wisconsin Events

My memories of Christmas begin with lutefisk and lefse, the Norwegian feast my mother made each year to celebrate my father’s Scandinavian heritage. The smell of lutefisk – a cod cured in lye – wafting through the house on Christmas Eve sent me in the opposite...

Exploring Driftless Wisconsin’s History and Heritage

Driftless Wisconsin

My last blog explored the music scene this summer in Driftless Wisconsin. Yet no trip to Driftless Wisconsin would be complete without discovering the natural and human history that shaped this unique region. There are many upcoming events and activities that explore...

Wisconsin historical attractions open

Driftless Wisconsin

May brings thoughts of summer to Driftless Wisconsin. It also brings the opening of Wisconsin historical attractions throughout the region. In turn, these fascinating sites open our understanding of the new frontier that beckoned our ancestors to Driftless...

Summer trout fishing in Driftless Wisconsin

Driftless Wisconsin

Fishing often becomes more challenging in the dog days of summer in Driftless Area streams. The heat, and in some years shallow water depths, often make it necessary to hunt for the deeper holes and areas of streams where trees and other growth along the stream...