Wandering Wisconsin

GLEAM at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison is a unique opportunity to see the gardens illuminated at night and enjoy several interactive displays that play with the natural beauty of the gardens.

Kinstone is a modern megalithic sculpture park that features massive stones and hand crafted buildings amongst the natural beauty the state has to offer.

Wisconsin is home to a Tony Award-winning theater — the American Players Theatre.

For 50 years, Old World Wisconsin has been immersing visitors in the history of our state. The 600 acre site gives visitors a look into the daily lives of Wisconsin’s 19th century immigrants.

The 52nd annual Oneida Pow Wow is happening June 26-28. The powwow draws 10,000 visitors to Oneida to experience traditional music and dancing.

The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, WI is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 crane species.

Shake Rag Alley is an art center in Mineral Point that attracts visitors from Wisconsin and beyond, offering a variety of classes throughout the year. 

Peep the PEEPS pieces at the Racine Art Museum's 17th annual PEEPS exhibition starting April 1.

The Glide is essentially an ice skating trail through the woods. Wisconsin's first skating ribbon, The Glide, opened in the winter of 2025 at the Boulder Junction Winter Park.

The Sturgeon Spectacular in Fond du Lac celebrates the start of the sturgeon spearing season with winter activities. 

The Ariens Nordic Center is an outdoor recreation center that's a certified U.S. Biathlon Training Center.

The Nutcracker in the Castle begins Nov. 21 at the Paine Art Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 

For this month’s Wandering Wisconsin we’re heading to Stevens Point. There’s a sculpture park nestled in the woods there.

Interstate Park hugs the western border of the state with Minnesota. The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway runs through the park, creating stunning views of steep rock cliffs. The park’s unique features offer a variety of recreational opportunities all in one place.

The Driftless Region is full of meandering streams and rivers with cold, spring-fed water pushing through the rocks — making it one of the best trout-fishing habitats in the country. Trout season runs through Oct. 15 with some of the best fishing conditions in the fall making it an ideal time to plan a trip to the Driftless.

Yerkes Observatory near Lake Geneva is more than 125 years old, is the site of numerous scientific discoveries, is home the world's largest refracting telescope and has been visited by the likes of Edwin Hubble, Carl Sagan and Albert Einstein.

A 40-year tradition brings people to Madison's capitol square to enjoy food, friends and an array of music.

The Apostle Islands offer some of the most stunning views in the state. You'll find miles of shoreline with unique features like sea caves and sandstone cliffs.

There are events planned all around the Green Bay area from Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26.

We’re in the home stretch of winter, but it’s not quite time to start taking those outdoor trips yet. For this month’s Wandering Wisconsin, we’ll help you plan a trip where you can find endless entertainment — indoors.

Snowmobiling World Championship Derby Complex CEO Tom Anderson shares about the upcoming snowmobile derby and why Eagle River is a great place for snowmobile enthusiasts to visit this January.

If you're looking for something to keep the kids busy over winter break or a way to fill up a cold winter day, plan a trip to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and the Art Preserve in Sheboygan.

Old World Wisconsin's Halloween Legends & Lore event invites people to learn about Wisconsin's spooky folktales and dark history with three family-friendly weekends.

The 33,000 acres of wetlands at Horicon Marsh supports plants, fish, birds and other wildlife. Visitors can hike, kayak, fish and learn at the marsh.

Wandering Wisconsin visits Road America in Elkhart Lake, which boasts a historic race track and 650 acres of entertainment.