by Melanie McManus | Dec 11, 2016 | Snowshoeing/Skiing, Stories
Read This Article On The Star Tribune The answer to a common trivia question in Wisconsin is Timm’s Hill. That’s the highest point in the state, at 1,951.5 feet. But many Wisconsinites think our highest point is Rib Mountain (1,923 feet), a popular skiing...
by adventuretoward | Sep 16, 2016 | Exploring and Experiencing, Stories, United States, Wisconsin
Read This Article On The Star Tribune Kickapoo Valley Ranch consists of eight well-appointed cabins tucked up against the scenic Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Although a travel writer, I’d never heard of it until I attended the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference...
by adventuretoward | Aug 13, 2016 | Adventuring, Colorado, Stories
Read This Article On The Star Tribune Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado is home to the tallest sand dunes in all of North America. Why massive sand dunes in Colorado and not, say, a desert? Well, it’s all about the unique geology and wind patterns...
by Melanie McManus | Jun 19, 2016 | Exploring and Experiencing, Stories, Wisconsin
Read This Article On The Star Tribune Rock climbing never seemed enticing to me. That’s not surprising, since I have a fear of heights. But then I learned two things. First, Devil’s Lake State Park, near my home, is considered one of the best rock-climbing...
by adventuretoward | Mar 19, 2016 | Hiking, Michigan, Stories, United States
Read This Article On The Star Tribune Isle Royale is the largest island in Lake Superior. It’s also an archipelago that, along with its 450 smaller sister islands, is one of 50+ U.S. national federal parks. Although Isle Royale National Park has the dubious...
