On October 8, 1871 the worst recorded fire in American history swept through Northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. It destroyed millions of dollars worth of property and took between 1,200 and 2,400 lives. It happened on the same day as the more famous Great Chicago, Illinois fire but is much less widely known. On that [more...]
Wisconsin tourism focuses mainly on water and there is a lot of it. Wisconsin borders Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan. But why don’t we start with something that is not about water. Loyal fans, great games, and loads of fun, Green Bay and Lambeau Field is a mecca for NFL fans. Go behind the scenes [more...]
Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin. In 1818, the explorer Solomon Juneau settled in the area, and in 1846 Juneau’s settlement combined with two neighboring towns to incorporate as the City of Milwaukee. The city was once known as a brewing and manufacturing center but has taken steps in recent years [more...]