Internet Resources

• Sconnie Nation
• www.sconnie.com [1]
• Wisconsinites will likely appreciate Sconnie Nation. Started by a couple of genius UW undergrads, the online company sells all sorts of apparel with “Sconnie” written on it (I can’t stop wearing my camo hat). But they have a hilarious section on what it means to be “Sconnie.” You’ll spend hours just perusing the videos submitted by proud Badgers (gotta love the tractor square dance . . . ).

Travel

• Travel Wisconsin
• www.travelwisconsin.com [2]
• From the state’s Department of Tourism, it’s loads more useful than some other states’ websites. Seriously, give it a look.

• Wisconsin Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (WACVB)
• www.escapetowisconsin.com [3]
• This is a good starting point to local information sources.

• Wisconsin Online
• www.wisconline.com [4]
• It doesn’t have everything in the state, but it has lots!

State Parks

• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
• www.wiparks.net [5]
• This is a good resource from the Department of Natural Resources. It also covers state trails.

Recreation

• Wisconsin Bicycling Federation
• www.bfw.org [6]
• They’re an educational and advocacy group working strenuously for bikers’ rights (and more trails and bike lanes in cities). They have awesome maps for sale.

• Wisconsin Off-Road Bicycling Association
• www.worba.org [7]
• Check it out for its expanding list of downloadable trail maps.

Arts and Culture

• Portal Wisconsin
• www.portalwisconsin.org [8]
• This is a fantastic resource for all visual and performance arts in the state.

• Wisconsin Arts Board
• www.arts.state.wi.us [9]
• The website of the Wisconsin Arts Board has great sections on art fairs, galleries, and art museums.

History

• State Historical Society of Wisconsin
• www.wisconsinhistory.org [10]
• This is the best starting place for state history.




Accommodations

• Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association
• www.wbba.org [11]
• This site is from the Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association.
• Wisconsin Lodging
• www.wisconsinlodging.org [12]
• Visit this site to view photos and information of lodging options around the state.




Food

• Classic Wisconsin
• www.classicwisconsin.com [13]
• I like it for its rundown of fish fries statewide!
• Enthusiasts of Wisconsin
• www.chew.wisconsincooks.org [14]
• This is a fabulous site for anything food-worthy in the state.
• Wisconsin Agricultural Marketing Board
• www.wisdairy.com [15]
• This is a great place to find resources on seeing/tasting/buying cheese or dairy products.
• Wisconsin Cooks
• www.wisconsincooks.org [16]
• A fun guide run by Wisconsin foodies, it has a good list of food-centric events and some recipes.
• Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
• www.savorwisconsin.com [17]
• From the Department of Agriculture, it’s got a mammoth list of where to find stuff grown/made here.




Transportation and Road Trips

• Wisconsin Department of Transportation
• www.dot.wisconsin.gov [18]
• The state’s Department of Transportation website has all necessary information on construction, road conditions, etc. Do check out its “Rustic Roads” section for fantastic country drives.