It’s All About Flowers

It’s All About Flowers

by Holly Boettcher Why is it that flowers lift our spirits and make us smile? Research has proven that being around plants significantly lowers stress, reduces anxiety, and improves overall mood.  Having flowers in your yard or gardens does not need to be a lot...
Leader of the Band

Leader of the Band

by Tim Froberg Road Trip Founder Keeps Foot on the Gas DJ Doty never dreamed he was going to have a transformative moment when he made a road trip to Alpine Valley for a Def Leppard concert in 1988. He was there to simply hear the music. But the lights, special...
The Weight of a Backpack

The Weight of a Backpack

by Natasha Winkler There is a distinct, rhythmic hum that takes over most communities every August. You can hear it in the heavy rustle of plastic bags at local storefronts and see it in the determined focus of parents navigating store aisles, reading off their school...
Let’s Go Up North

Let’s Go Up North

by Sarah Peterson Adventure Awaits in Wisconsin’s Northwoods Going “Up North” in Wisconsin is not only a tradition — it’s an adventure, a date with nature, and an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Though there may be some debate as to how far north “Up...