WalletHub compared 150 metro areas using education levels, school quality, university rankings, and educational equality. As a Wisconsinite, I am always pleased when our state lands near the top of one of these national rankings, especially when the category is something other than cheese or beer. This time, Madison has been named the fifth-most educated…
Forget the crowded, overpriced bucket-list stops — a new study says these lesser-known spots are the ones actually blowing visitors away. Everyone’s got the same five landmarks on their bucket list, and half of them are a letdown once you’re standing in line for two hours to see them (ask me about my less-than-stellar experience…
WalletHub ranked all 50 states using 26 measures of entertainment, recreation, and nightlife. Some states are simply easier to have fun in than others, at least according to a new WalletHub study. The ranking compared all 50 states across 26 factors, including attractions, restaurants, national park access, beaches, amusement parks, music festivals, and nightlife. Entertainment…
New transportation-noise data found a few surprising states near the top of America’s loudest list. Where you live can have a pretty big effect on how much peace and quiet you actually get. I recently looked at how affordability, safety, health care, education, and other quality-of-life factors shaped a new ranking of the best states…
Chicago ranked third on a new list of America’s most nature-starved cities, and I’m not entirely convinced it belongs there. The city is obviously not a wilderness destination. But with 26 miles of lakefront, beaches, sprawling parks, the Riverwalk, and trails along Lake Michigan, “nature-starved” feels like a stretch. The ranking makes more sense once…
Fora’s latest booking data shows travelers choosing Chicago, Great Lakes escapes, national parks, and event-driven trips across the Midwest. Summer travel coverage tends to focus on Mediterranean beaches, coastal resorts, and the annual scramble for a reasonably priced European flight. But new booking data suggests plenty of travelers are looking closer to home, and the…
A new study scored 65 cities on dog parks, pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, and more. Here are the 10 most dog-friendly destinations in the world.
Fond du Lac County says the program is aimed at attracting working households as the area faces long-term workforce concerns. The relocation program is being offered through MakeMyMove in partnership with Envision Greater Fond du Lac and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. It is aimed at attracting working households from outside Wisconsin, with separate tracks…