WISCONSIN: THE BADGER STATE
BY CLAY LARROY
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way to see many different places when you travel. Cruises offer many activities
and things to do while on the ship, while offering you the opportunity to
explore different locations each time you arrive at a port. Travel is a great
opportunity to learn more things. Time spent abroad helps you understand and
appreciate diverse cultures. In addition, it encourages an acceptance and
tolerance of ways of life that differ from your own. When
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Overview of Wisconsin
The varied
terrain of Wisconsin, which borders Great Lakes Superior and Michigan, offers
visitors some of the most picturesque landscapes in the Midwest. The rolling
hills and fertile land of the east have made it a prime agricultural area,
though it is also home to many of the state's bustling urban centers, including
Milwaukee and Green Bay.
In the
north, heavily forested hills hide hundreds of small glacial lakes. In central
Wisconsin, the scene shifts again to sharp buttes and mesas usually associated
with the Southwest, while the western area along the St Croix River gives way
to limestone and sandstone bluffs.
Wisconsin
residents have a reputation for being energetic and outgoing, and once visitors
have gone trout fishing on the Kinnickinnic River, explored the historic
lighthouses and stunning waterways of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore,
gone mountain biking across the Kettle Moraine, or tapped trees for maple sap
in the Northwoods, they will understand why. Wisconsin's invigorating setting
and crisp, pine-scented air are complemented by its rich culture, thrilling pro
sports scene, and decades-long brewing tradition. German immigrants are
credited with introducing the famous bratwursts and brews.
Scandinavian
immigrants have also had an impact on Wisconsin heritage, particularly in the
north, which boasts some of the best Nordic ski trails in the country. Each
year, international athletes travel to Wisconsin for the American Birkebeiner
ski marathon, part of the elite Worldloppet circuit and the most significant
cross-country
skiing
event in America.
The state
also has a large Amish community, which is welcoming of visitors and an
unrivalled source for quilts and crafts, antique furniture, and delicious
homemade food. Wisconsin's 11 Native American tribes also offer unique cultural
experiences, including historic villages and cultural festivals. As for the
arts, Wisconsin was the home state of visionary architect Frank Lloyd Wright,
the founder of the Prairie School of Design. In the village of Spring Green,
visitors can tour Taliesin, his home and architectural magnum opus.
The
features for which Wisconsin is best known among Americans often go hand in
hand: beer and football. Milwaukee is the brew city, home to Miller, the
quintessential American thirst-quencher, as well as countless microbreweries
and local brewpubs.
These are
all perfect accompaniments to watching Wisconsin's beloved Green Bay Packers
take the field. The Packers are NFL legends, and adventurous visitors might
join Wisconsin fans, or 'cheeseheads', in braving snow and freezing
temperatures to cheer them on at their home stadium. The odd nickname of
Packers fans is a testament to another of Wisconsin's claims to fame: dairy
products. Often called America's Dairyland, Wisconsin produces more cheese than
any other state in the country, and its beer, wine, and cheese tours are an
indulgent way to spend a weekend.
REFERENCE
SITES:
J. J. Watt
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