Wisconsin Life

Wisconsin Life celebrates the people, places, history and culture of the state. Come with us as we kayak the Mississippi River, interview musicians in Milwaukee, and bake pasties in Rhinelander. We connect you with diverse people and ideas through short stories updated twice a week.

Wisconsin’s first certified forest bathing trail helps residents reset and find balance

The Japanese wellness practice 'Shinrin-yoku' has been shown to reduce stress and provide other health benefits

09-26
04:23

‘Farming with flair’: Tractor ballet turns hay baling into art

Local farmers perform in the 'Hay Rake Ballet'

09-23
03:52

For Wisconsin ‘citizen scientists,’ searching for shipwrecks is its own treasure

Wisconsin's Underwater Archeology Association found a long-lost ship in 2025. In 2026, members wanted to see if they could do it again.

08-26
04:13

Prost! Milwaukee’s public beer gardens are a summer staple

What began as an experiment is now a major draw for Milwaukee County Parks

08-22
04:10

In this new Wisconsin play, ‘The Lonely Marsh’ is the main character

Appleton-based artist and musician channeled Aldo Leopold to tell a more uplifting story — with puppets — about our relationship with wetlands

08-19
04:47

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