Did you know Wisconsin had a volcano? We bet you didn’t. But The Badger State continues to surprise us. You can explore ancient volcanoes at Dells of the Eau Claire Park in Wisconsin — and this is something you truly need to add to your Badger State bucket list. Where is the volcano in Wisconsin? …
Geologists who study Wisconsin’s landscape say there’s abundant evidence of the state’s rocky history. For example, in the Wausau area in central Wisconsin, loads of igneous rock prove there were volcanoes there. Is there volcanoes in Wisconsin? Did you know Wisconsin had a volcano? We bet you didn’t. But The Badger State continues to surprise …
Coulee is a term derived from the French verb “couler,” meaning to flow. The area before you and in the entire coulee region of west central Wisconsin has been dissected by water erosion into a series of narrow ridges separated by steep-sided valleys called coulees. Why is it called a coulee? Geologically speaking, a coulee …
During the Pleistocene, massive glaciers covered Wisconsin. The glaciers flattened mountains, carved bedrock, and deposited sand and gravel in many areas of the state. The many lakes are a result of this glaciation carving out low spots in the terrain. Various escarpments cut through Wisconsin. What is the hilliest part of Wisconsin? The Driftless Region’s …
There are several traditions that are uniquely Wisconsin. These are eight of them: Ice Fishing. Paczkis. Fish boil. Staring. Tailgating in sub-zero temps is not by choice, but we definitely enjoy it. Hunting week. What is Wisconsin known for? The state is one of the nation’s leading dairy producers and is known as “America’s Dairyland”; …
$20.9 billion. (June 8, 2022) – The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released its 2021 economic impact data today, showing Wisconsin tourism generated $20.9 billion in total economic impact. Statewide, total economic impact increased 21 percent, with all 72 counties reporting double-digit growth over 2020. How much money does tourism bring to Wisconsin? MADISON, Wis. (AP) …
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Get active outdoors. Head over to Jurustic Park. Have a picnic at the John Muir County Park. Check out the Rudolph Grotto Gardens and Wonder Cave. Visit Devil’s Lake State Park. Get on the water at Iverson Park. Spend the day at a Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells. Observe beautiful flora at the Monk Botanical …
Why does Wisconsin have weird city names? They’re not weird, they’re words from a different language – derived from the indigenous names or descriptions these places had already been given by the original residents of the area – the Potowotami, the Oneida, the Hochunk, the Miami, the Illini, to name a few. Why does Wisconsin …
Possibly the oldest extant building in Madison, Wisconsin, the Hickory Hill House was built from local sandstone by John G. Hicks, a farmer who came to Wisconsin from New York. What’s the oldest building in Wisconsin? The Brisbois House, also known as the Bernard Brisbois House, is a historic house located on St. Feriole Island …
The 25 weirdest Wisconsin town names Arkansaw (Pepin County) Arkansaw, Wis. Avalanche (Vernon County) Bluff Siding (Buffalo County) Bosstown (Richland County) Cleghorn (Eau Claire County) Dairyland (Douglas County) Disco (Jackson County) Embarrass (Waupaca County) What is the weirdest town name? Anyway, for a more digestible view of the weirdest town names across the country, we’ve …
Am I required to file a Wisconsin individual income tax return? Filing Status Age as of the End of Year Full-Year Residents Single Age 65 or older $12,150 or more Married filing a joint return Both spouses under 65 $22,130 or more One spouse 65 or older $22,380 or more Both spouses 65 or older …
Cities 1 Eagle River. 2 Green Lake. 3 Medford. 4 Rhinelander. 5 Rudolph – best known as the site of the “Grotto Shrine” 6 Stevens Point. 7 Wausau. 8 Wisconsin Rapids. What is the most central city in Wisconsin? The City of Pittsville in Wood County is considered the “ceremonial” center of Wisconsin thanks to …
Known as “America’s Dairyland“, Wisconsin is famous for its cheese and cheese products, such as cheese curds, and dairy products, such as frozen custard. Other notable foods common to the region include bratwursts, beer and Old Fashioned cocktails, butter burgers, fish fries and fish boils, and booyah stew. What is Wisconsin’s state food? It’s true …
Milk is technically the official state beverage, but the brandy old fashioned is a Wisconsin legend and certainly deserves some attention. A Wisconsin brandy old fashioned uses brandy instead of whiskey and is served with Maraschino cherries, orange juice, a dash of bitters, soda, and ice. What drink is famous in Wisconsin? The Old Fashioned …
The state’s name is an English version of a French adaptation of an Indian name said to mean “the place where we live.” The Wisconsin Territory was formed in 1836 and was admitted into the Union as the 30th state in 1848. What number is Wisconsin in the 50 states? The growing population allowed Wisconsin …