As we reported earlier, Outside Magazine put the question to a public Facebook vote and today the results are out. Richmond, Va. came in first place, anchored by the James River. But there was nothing but praise for our aquatic offerings.
The article by Sam Moulton cited our “more than 130 water technology companies…
and three rivers—the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnikinnick [sic].” Well, of course. But it also mentions our passion for imbibing, the Brewers, and the fact that all three pastimes – beer, brewers, biking – can be combined.
“The Hank Aaron Trail goes right past Miller Park, home of the Brewers,” says bike-shop owner Evan Pack. “So we’ll load up a bike trailer with a grill, brats, and beer and tailgate right next to our bikes before heading into the game.”
The piece also praises UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences, the first graduate program in the country of its kind, which opened in 2009. Fun fact: The school operates a “research vessel” named the Neeskay, which serves as a year-round floating laboratory.
Though Milwaukee’s votes only accounted for 3 percent of the total, it’s always nice to be appreciated.
Photo courtesy of UWM.
