A Run-in With the Redcoats and a Lighthouse in Mackinaw City
I tour a colonial fort and a lighthouse right by the eastern reaches of the Mackinac Bridge.
A ‘Bucket List’ Moment at the Start of My Vacation
Driving across 'Mighty Mack'!
Karas’ Favorite Spots From the 2019 Summer
The summer is over, so I'll reminisce a bit.
A Gamble Pays Off in a Major League Way
The push for the post season makes for exciting baseball!!
I Visit a Wine Festival…Well, Almost
Even if Your strapped for cash, there's something for the adventurous wine lover in Algoma during the Wet Your Whistle Festival.
Legendary Lambeau
It’s the only professional football stadium I’ve ever known.
A Summer Tour of Chicago
Chicago is simply my favorite city to visit!
Meandering Along ‘Art Street’
Art displayed in an outdoor venue.
Rocking Out at the ‘Cup o’ Joy’ After a Few Tacos
Christian rock and artisan tacos? Yeah, it was a night different from many.
Breweries on Green Bay’s East Side
A couple of cool joints for a pint!
Onboard the ‘Tall Ships’
Classic maritime vessels make port in Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Peshtigo Fire Museum
A great reminder of the deadliest fire in U.S. history.
Hanging Out at the ‘Stone Arch Brew Pub’
Hey everyone! Wisconsin history and beer seem intertwined. Check out this great example of that fact!
The Ultimate Symbol of Dutch Heritage in Little Chute, Wisconsin
Stating Dutch roots in a big way.
‘The House on the Rock’: It’s a Bit Different
I’ve heard of this place all my life. I didn’t expect this.
‘Fridays on the Fox’ is a Great Way to Spend a Summer Night
Fun times for all!
My Take on Mackinac Island
History and nature mesh well here.
Minor League Entertainment in Appleton
Minor league baseball is small town fun!
Why I Think Pinecrest Historical Village is Awesome
My favorite living museum.
The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.
This week I 'cover' a Quilt Museum
Mountain Biking at the Reforestation Camp.
Hey Everyone. If you're like I was, you might be interested in some mountain biking but not sure. I'll try to give you an account to make up your mind.
A Quick Trip for Some Artisan Cheese
Italian goat cheese, Spanish sheep's milk cheese and more!
An Excellent Guitar Exhibit in Appleton
The Magic of the Guitar is on display at the ‘Houdini Museum’
Microbreweries in the Stadium District
There are five microbreweries in Green Bay. Here’s two of them.
Covert Ops at the Safe House
Spies, rest easy.
A Jelly Belly Tour
It might not be Willy Wonka’s factory, but the Jelly Belly tour in Pleasant Prairie is sure to bring a smile to a young ones face.
Prehistoric Fish and a Health Food Drive-Through
This week, I explore the grounds that play home to a prehistoric ritual. I also find a great health food spot in Appleton, Wisconsin.
The Art of Papermaking
Here’s a place that focuses on one of the most common materials in the World.
Scray Cheese is Classic Rural Wisconsin.
Here’s a destination, situated among some midwestern terrain, that boldly says Wisconsin.
My Take on the Original Cheesehead Factory
WARNING: This blog is full of cheesy content.
I Give Fat-Tire Biking a Test Run.
Fat-tire biking is a new winter alternative.
Inclement Weather Calls for a Cool Place Close to Home.
February provided a plethora of winter weather in the Badger State. We, here in Wisconsin, may not particularly care to shovel snow or drive icy…
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A Gamblers Game at the Resch
During this time of year, gap filled smiles, grimaces of pain and intense clenched jaws abound on the Ice. Of course, you have to be…
A Couple of Cozy Spots for a Brew and Some Eats
Hey everyone, is this weather giving you cabin fever? I found a few fun spots to grab a beer and some good food.
An Excursion to the Pabst Mansion and the Milwaukee Brat House.
I've visited some blogworthy houses, mostly built during the Victorian Era. Sunday was no different. I travelled to Milwaukee, appropriately known as 'Brew Town', to…
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Skiing the Bubolz Nature Preserve
One of the pluses of living in Wisconsin is experiencing four distinguishable seasons. A constant upcoming natural event or sporting endeavor makes fluctuations in temps…
John Michael Kohler Art Center-a community center piece.
Why would any art museum use the very necessary, and most bacterially vulnerable facility, a focal point for superior artistry? It would be, of course,…
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Captain’s Walk Winery-just sip and enjoy.
Wine is not just an alcoholic beverage, It's the center of a generations old culture. With this traditional culture comes the snobs. You know, those connoisseurs who incite…
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Ringing in the New Year Among the Windy City
Why Chicago for New Year's? I've got plenty of reasons. My first reason would be Heidi. She desired exploring the bustling streets while soaking up Chi-town's Holiday vibe. It also was her…
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2018-Karas’ favorite places.
Happy New Year! I'd like to start this post with a thank you. Thanks to every single one of you who have read a post…
A Great Moment at a World Class Event
For a year, I've posted my take on attractions, mainly around the area in which I live. That being said, I've never written about a…
