Let’s Explore
Sometimes it takes an “outsider” to make us appreciate what we have. This year, the Apostle Islands were named one of the 50 best places to visit by Travel + Leisure. We had already been considering a story about this unique Wisconsin destination, but that may have been the little nudge we needed to pull the trigger. And after reading our story (page 54), I’m making plans for a September trip. We are so fortunate to have so much natural beauty in our state.
This issue is dedicated to the wonders of our region, both natural and manmade. The day trips feature (page 42) offers an amazing assortment of places to visit in close proximity to Milwaukee. Food is a big motivator for me, so the “Restaurants Worth the Drive” portion of that feature is of particular interest. I can’t wait to try Pete’s Hamburger Stand, Kroll’s East (more hamburgers!) and the potato pancake at Norske Nook. And the giant ribeye known as the Tomahawk Experience at Bootleggers Lodge up north does have me intrigued.
Tell us who you’d pick to be a Betty this year!
I save my big trips for the fall and winter, because I don’t want to miss out on our glorious Midwestern summers. The ideas in this issue allow me to satisfy my wanderlust without venturing too far from home. I can’t wait to start exploring.
On a completely different subject, if you love animals, turn to page 38 immediately and check out the off-the-charts cuteness of Harlow the dog consulting with animal attorney Joe Goode. After you’ve had your fill of gazing at that photo, be sure to read the article. It’s good to know that animals are getting the legal defense they deserve!
— Carole Nicksin, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher
carole@milwaukeemag.com, @CaroleNicksin
In This Issue:
Features
- Let’s Go!: Up for a little spontaneous fun this summer? We’ve got a host of ideas for day trips, from the Mississippi to Door County – and all in between.
- Island Time: Get up close and personal with the untamed Lake Superior on the Apostle Islands, Wisconsin’s most protected natural area.
- Let There Be Light: These gorgeous Wisconsin lighthouses have guided Midwest mariners into safe harbor for decades. (Well, except for one!)
- The Big Story: The last five years at the United Performing Arts Fund have seen bitter debates, diminishing returns, and a major shift in how money is distributed among groups.
Your 414
- Style: Every cover has a matching skirt for this local book reviewer.
- People Places Things: Two queer creatives find community through colorful charms and jewelry. Plus, an interactive new play workshop, an opera for babies and more
- Music: Meet Carter Simmons, the longtime director of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra.
- Ham: Tuning into Milwaukee’s robust amateur radio scene
The Dish
- Taste: All hail the mighty asparagus, harbinger of spring.
- Tidbits: Weekend waffles should be a societal movement. Plus, the Sausage King and other food news.
- Review: Revisiting Bacchus with its new 20th anniversary menu
- 26 Person You Should Know: Erik Kennedy, a socialite of Milwaukee’s foodie scene, builds bridges by Breaking Bread.
Insider
- Politics: The state Democratic chair on where the party goes from here
- Business: Can you pay a CEO in Kohl’s Cash?
- So What Do You Do?: This guy is a dog-gone good attorney.
- Scandal: First, he faked his drowning in Green Lake. What happened next?
Explore
- Globetrotting: UW-Milwaukee’s geographical library will make a map lover out of anyone.
- I Tried It: Riding shotgun in an open-cockpit biplane
- Outdoor Adventure: A bicycle trek on the Beerline Trail
