Wisconsin
Winter Wonderland Weekend in Door County, Wisconsin
As we drove through Illinois towards Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago, we were encouraged to see the first signs of snow on the ground. Just traces of white here and there, but we had just spent several days in Chicago with no snow, much to our disappointment, and we were concerned that our … Continue reading
Pin ItCruising Elkhart Lake, WI on Captain Tom’s Elkhart Queen
We both sat back and relaxed as the pontoon boat, the Elkhart Queen, was skillfully steered away from the dock by Captain Tom. Beautiful Elkhart Lake sparkled with diamonds of late afternoon sunshine and that same golden fall sunshine warmed our backs. It was the perfect start to a lovely evening in Elkhart Lake. We … Continue reading
Pin ItOff Road at Road America
Although I was most excited to try kayaking for the first time during our visit to the incomparable Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, Tom was most intrigued when he saw Road America listed on the itinerary we received for our press trip. And when we mentioned our trip to Elkhart Lake to two friends who are from Wisconsin, the first thing they … Continue reading
Pin ItVictorian Village Resort in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
When I heard Elkhart Lake described as “crystal clear”, I just shrugged my shoulders. Yeah. Whatever. I know lakes. When you swim in lakes, you might as well accept the fact that the water is going to be murky and you can’t see the lower half of your body when treading water. Which is, quite … Continue reading
Pin ItGourmet Cooking Class for a Non-Gourmet Cook
I went to a gourmet cooking class recently. This statement would seem more hilarious if you knew me. My grandmother hated cooking. My mother hated cooking. I won’t say that I hate cooking, but I will tell you that I just recently figured out the correct way to make both jello and iced tea. Our … Continue reading
Pin ItYet Another Adventure – Kayaking on Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
I lifted the kayak paddle out of the water and droplets spilled down the surface of the paddle, dripping into the clear, cool water of Elkhart Lake and onto my bare arm. That was fine. I didn’t mind getting a little wet. It was a beautiful, warm day with not a cloud in the azure … Continue reading
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