Back after a few year hiatus, the Port Washington Pirate Festival is scheduled for June 3-5, 2016. We visited in 2012 and enjoyed the festivities, food,marketplace, children’s activities, and especially the parade. Located one block off main street, some of…
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Venturing out for another adventure in Wisconsin, we once again found ourselves along the shores of Lake Winnebego, Wisconsin’s largest inland body of water. Returning to the region with flowers in full bloom (read about our winter adventures in Fond…
Butterfly lovers should plan a yearly migration to Cincinnati to see the annual Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory. Every year features a new theme; often the themes showcase butterflies from a particular country. 2012’s show is “On Wings of Harmony: …
Nestled among the coulees and deep river valleys of Northeast Iowa, the sleepy town of Decorah is an idyllic place. Home to Luther College, Decorah is heavy on Norwegians, wooden trolls, and a progressive way of thinking. With bike paths,…
Fond du Lac, home to 45,000 Wisconsinites hunkered down along the southern edge of the great Lake Winnebago. A lovely four-season vacation destination, Fond du Lac offers plenty of options for families looking to get out into nature but stay…
Call it kismet, karma, or fate. Whatever sequence of events lead up to our mid-winter discovery of Confections for Any Occasion by Joel, does it really matter? Embracing the mantra to eat dessert first, once you meet restaurant owner and…