Keeneland Race Track
Thursday morning brought with it a cloudburst that threatened to put a major damper on the day’s planned activities, one of which was a visit to Keeneland Racetrack. Founded in 1935 and situated on about 150 acres just on the outskirts of Lexington, the famed racetrack was the location for most of the racing scenes […]
Buffalo Trace: It’s All About the Water, and a Lot More
It was time to meet Angela Traver, (previously Public Relations Manager for Buffalo Trace Distillery, and now President of Speakeasy Communications. There is so much to say about the uniqueness of not only Buffalo Trace bourbon, but of the unique process of making bourbon in general. Let me begin by revisiting the issue of water […]
Frankfort KY, Daniel Boone & Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial
Our first stop the next day was the capital city of Frankfort, KY, located in the central portion of the state on an S-shaped curve in the Kentucky River. Frankfort may be small (the population is less than 30,000) but is well known for having one of the most beautiful capitol buildings in the country. […]
Courthouse Pub Restaurant Review
With plate presentations that rival some of the best that I have seen and service that is superior to many places that I have visited, the Courthouse Pub in Manitowoc, Wisconsin is certainly a place that I could make a habit of revisiting – several times a year! We were fortunate enough to have had […]
Agriculture
Agriculture Wisconsin is a great place to take an agriculture road trip. With its fertile soil and diverse climate, the state is home to a wide variety of farms and agricultural businesses. Whether you’re interested in learning about dairy farming, cheesemaking, or specialty crops, there’s something for everyone on a Wisconsin agriculture road trip. Wisconsin […]
Museums
Breweries The Midwest is home to a vibrant and diverse craft beer scene, with hundreds of breweries spread across the region. From small, family-owned operations to large, award-winning breweries, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Touring breweries is a great way to learn about the brewing process, sample new beers, and meet the people behind […]
Exploring Manitowoc’s Riverfront & Lakefront
For the last part of our Weekend in Manitowoc, we will continue to explore Manitowoc’s riverfront and lakefront! If you missed the beginning of our excursion and would like to read more, click here. After dinner, we had been graciously asked to join Kathleen Galas and her husband for some evening entertainment along the banks […]
The Rahr-West & Wisconsin Maritime Museums
was As we headed north across the Manitowoc River on 8th street, I recall getting very excited. I had read about two Manitowoc police officers being close to the intersection of 8th and Park streets back in September of 1962. As a kid in ’57, I remember going out into our backyard at night to […]
Little Norway and the Mt. Horeb Area
For the second half of our excursion, we ventured north to visit Little Norway and the Mt. Horeb area. After checking in to a Hilton Garden Inn on the west side of Madison, we took some time to relax, and tried to figure out where to go for dinner. The Kentucky Derby was running – it […]
Klondike Days in Eagle River WI
True or False: The days following August 16, 1896, when George Washington Carmack pried a gold nugget from the bed of Rabbit Creek in the Klondike area of the Yukon were collectively referred to as “Klondike Days”. (This page may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you click through […]