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Thai pavilion
Madison is more than just Wisconsin’s capital. It is a center of culture and learning. One highlight overlooked by too many visitors is the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, near Lake Monona. Olbrich Gardens There are actually ten different gardens, every one of them beautiful in its own way. Some of the garden names are self-explanatory. It’s easy […]
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Ephraim weaves its history with modern life
Located on the Green Bay side of Door County, Wisconsin, Ephraim is proud of its heritage and has worked diligently to preserve remnants of its history. The Ephraim Historical Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to keeping village history alive has done so by purchasing or receiving donations of historical buildings, documents and artifacts. The buildings […]
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Muscle tug of the Great Lakes
One of the featured exhibits at the Door County Marine Museum is the tugboat John Purves, which worked on the Great Lakes for many years. A tour of the restored boat, moored at the museum’s dock, is educational and fun, and a highlight of a visit to this resort area. History of the tug Built […]