The constant cycles of farming make for a complex picture with myriad moving pieces. Keeping them all in order can be ...

Sundown Mountain Resort in Dubuque is a snowy oasis in a state that’s been experiencing one of its least snowy winters in ...

I have been working on writing a new book about bears. I love this time of year, because it forces me to sit in front of my computer and write. Thousands of words ...

Trails outside Galway were originally used to train sled dogs and are part of 13 preserves and over 30 miles of trails ...

Sometimes by this time in February, the hellebores planted many years ago in a flower bed are showing buds, but that hasn’t ...

These ski resorts will satisfy expert skiers seeking a challenge and ample expert terrain. These days, the traditional skier ...

Between the downtown Manitowoc ice rink, fat-tire biking and even snowshoe yoga, there's no reason to go into hibernation ...

A welcome winter thaw before Christmas called me into the woods. My dog and I followed our usual hiking path, up and down hills in the remnant Big Woods adjacent to where I live. The top layer of ...

It was a slow start to the snowmobile season but officials say we are now in full swing in some parts of the state. "The scenery is second-to-none" said Moretown resident Rich Butler. Butler has spent ...

We haven't seen a lot of snow yet this winter, but that could change this weekend. With the snow on the way, area cities are ...

The most popular is Pigeon Creek Park which features cross-country ski, skate ski and snowshoe trails in addition to a ...

Under certain conditions though, snow and ice can prove lethal to plants and animals. The weight of wet snow can break ...