Newberry, Michigan
Oswald's Bear Ranch
Two dozen rescued bears roam (mostly) free at the largest bear ranch in the U.S.
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Newberry, Michigan
Two dozen rescued bears roam (mostly) free at the largest bear ranch in the U.S.
Ishpeming, Michigan
Egyptian Revival obelisks still rise over the old mine shafts.
Ishpeming, Michigan
A comedy troupe's collection of bizarre humor.
Copper Harbor, Michigan
The site where Michigan launched its first rocket into space lies abandoned in the dense woods along Lake Superior.
L'Anse, Michigan
This missionary's legacy looms large over the Upper Peninsula of Michigan—literally.
Crystal Falls, Michigan
Reason for Michigan's potential diamond mine.
Iron River, Michigan
Large pioneer village showcasing life during boom times.
Washington Island, Wisconsin
This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.
Washington, Wisconsin
The oldest continuously-operating tavern in Wisconsin used a clever loophole to serve alcohol during Prohibition.
Washington, Wisconsin
Vikings and Evangelicals have both had a hand in this replica medieval church.
Peshtigo, Wisconsin
Almost half-way between the Equator and North Pole.
Rhinelander, Wisconsin
The menacing creature had a tremendous influence on the local culture before being exposed as a hoax.
Monico, Wisconsin
Meet the "Green Monster" of Monico, Wisconsin.
Laona, Wisconsin
Experience the life of an 1800's lumberjack at this interactive museum that is only accessible by railroad.
Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin
A restaurant and lodge in northern Wisconsin which served as a clandestine hideout for John Dillinger and featured one of the most famous botched FBI raids in history.
Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin
Tirelessly maintained by a Wisconsin man named JFK.
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
A town filled with hot chocolate, dazzling lights, and lots of Christmas cheer.
Madison, Wisconsin
Hidden away in the city of Madison, Wisconsin is a nearly forgotten home that Frank Lloyd Wright built for a childhood friend.
Fountain City, Wisconsin
A curious sculpture garden and museum in Cochrane, Wisconsin.
Waxahachie, Texas
A Victorian mansion, painstakingly reproduced to appear just as the the Munster's family home did on TV.
Orr, Minnesota
Where you can photograph wild black bears without worrying about becoming dinner.
Northome, Minnesota
A mapping error in the 19th century made loggers think this section of the forest was underwater.
Ogema, Wisconsin
The highest point in Wisconsin is capped by two towers that are not as mythic as Tolkien's but provide much better views.
Marshfield, Wisconsin
"Iron Age" creatures fill this huckster's rusted metal sculpture garden.