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Best of the Midwest: Visit the World’s Tallest Glass Tree in Williams Bay!

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we get you in the holiday spirit and visit the World’s Tallest G…

Best of the Midwest: Visit the World’s Tallest Glass Tree in Williams Bay!

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we get you in the holiday spirit and visit the World’s Tallest G…

Yerkes Observatory, Past and Future

The venerable observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, is as fascinating as some of the celestial objects it has studied. From the caricatures sneaked into its walls by a disgruntled designer […]

Discover Lake Geneva After Dark

In this episode, Hailey discovers Lake Geneva as the sun sets! It’s always been the place–the place for the unexpected, for romantic getaways, and for families and friends. And by night, Lake Geneva is the place for nightfall fun. Whether you’re looking for calm and charming or thrilling and myster…

Episode 22: The Season of Giving with Santa, Who Should Never Give up His Night Job for Comedy!

In this episode, Santa stops by to discuss the holiday season in Lake Geneva and some organizations in the area deserving of our help. Here are the organizations referenced in the episode: Fellow Mortals Lakeland Animal Shelter Water Safety Patrol Seeds of Hope WI Walworth County Food Pantry …

Explore scientific discovery, architecture and art at Yerkes Observatory

Yerkes Observatory near Lake Geneva is more than 125 years old, is the site of numerous scientific discoveries, is home the world's largest refracting telescope and has been visited by the likes of Edwin Hubble, Carl Sagan and Albert Einstein.

Off the Beaten Path - Hidden Travel Gems in North America

Travel advisors Ryan and Julie kick off an exciting new series highlighting lesser-known destinations that deserve a spot on your travel bucket list. This episode focuses on hidden gems across North America - from charming small towns to pristine beaches that offer unique experiences away from crow…

58 | Lights, stars, and shows: Dr. Teri Gee from the Barlow Planetarium

Holiday Lights are getting full swing across Wisconsin for the season, and it’s also a great time to see the stars - the real ones in the sky - and take in some amazing shows at Wisconsin’s planetariums! In this episode, we talk with Dr. Teri Gee from the Barlow Planetarium in Menasha about their H…

Yerkes Observatory: The Birthplace of Modern Astrophysics

Many Wisconsin residents may not know about Yerkes Observatory, located along Geneva Lake in Williams Bay. Today, we are joined by Walt Chadick to discuss the history, notable people, and discoveries made at Yerkes. Visit the Yerkes Observatory: https://yerkesobservatory.org Links: linktr.ee/wih…