Madison freelance writer Mary Bergin (roadstraveled.com) is the author of Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook.
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The Best Summer 'Staycations' in Milwaukee
The best of these little luxuries are novel experiences that expose you to something new and maybe stretch your comfort zone. Consider this range of what you can do without leaving Milwaukee. Read more
Illustration: Dave Zylstra
Wisconsin Area Day Trips
Daylight shrinks, temps plummet, you yearn to escape and tropical jet setting is not an option. Fear not, Dejected Wanderer. Close to home are beautiful options, including this quick Top Ten. Read more
Day Tripping this Summer
Day trippers have no excuse to be bored as the weather warms: Within two hours of Milwaukee are several good reasons to hit the road for a quick rendezvous that won’t flatten the wallet. Read more
Lessons from a Pot-Friendly Colorado
In line near midday on a Friday are a guy with a backpack, a suit on a cell phone, three chatty coeds and a middle-aged couple with a camera Read more
Cheap Getaways
No need to scrap your summer vacation because of budget-guzzling gas prices. These nine good-value options won't drain the tank. Free attractions are noted; others require a reasonable fee or donation. Read more
Dreams Become Legends
Summertime road trips of 700-some miles into South Dakota,the Badlands and the Black Hills seem like a rite of passage. This isthe most classic of vacations, especially for families, who followtypically flat and easy-to-drive I-90 for a glimpse o... Read more
Traveling Green in Wisconsin and Beyond
Travel Green Wisconsin,the nonprofit effort that has set standards for green tourism in t ,Traveling Shepherd Read more
Booking It Across Wisconsin
Photo of Chequamegon Book and Coffee Co. by Gary Knowles The Land Remembers. ,Traveling Shepherd Read more
Romeo's Retreats
Romance is all about finding a spark and fueling it. There is Last of the Red Hot Lovers ,Traveling Shepherd Read more
Along the Road, 2007
It is a wonderful life, especially working in travel. Both of us hit the road regularly an chiquangue ,Traveling Shepherd Read more
Sampling Old World Germany in Bavaria
So this is what it’s like to go home for thefirst time.The patches of woods amid g Greetings! ,Traveling Shepherd Read more
Spa Destinations in Wisconsin
So one of my biggest surprises when visitingCanyon Ranch in Tucson, Ariz., wasthat a bas The Complete Travel Detective BibleThe Consummate Insider Tells YouWhat You Need to Know ,Traveling Shepherd Read more
Forecast: Warm and Sunny
A good winter getaway need not be in another country, but I`m a big believer in coming up God Grew Tired of Us ,Traveling Shepherd Read more
Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook: Iconic Fare and Nostalgia from Landmark Eateries (Globe Pequot Press), by Mary Bergin
In her gorgeous Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook: Iconic Fare and Nostalgia from Landmark Eateries, Mary Bergin profiles 40 supper clubs with stunning photos, bringing to life the unique histories of her selected supper clubs and their owners... Read more
