A couple of days ago, Shea, the Entertainment Coordinator (and my favorite Milwaukee superhero) for the USA Cycling Cyclocross Nationals, stopped by the office to drop off some cool posters to promote the race and other fun events she has organized. The nationals are being held January 9-13 at Badger Prairie Park in Verona. I went [...]
It is official, Milwaukee’s 12th annual Santa Cycle Rampage was off the hook. I wasn’t sure what to expect when a handful of west side Santas and I rolled down to Cafe Hollander on Downer Saturday morning. But despite the rain and temperatures in the forties, there was a pretty decent crowd by the time [...]
Grinch seems to have had a hand in the weather for this year’s Santa Cycle Rampage set for tomorrow. The forecast is for temperatures in the 40s, 100% chance of rain and 30 mph winds. Brrrrr and double yuck… I can’t believe I don’t already own a waterproof Santa suit given I am a freak [...]
As of Jan. 1, hunting and trapping will be allowed in all state parks, trail and other natural areas, but in a much reduced level compared to the original intent of the Sporting Heritage Bill. Tuesday the Natural Resources Board voted to allow hunting and trapping in state parks from November 15th to December 15th and [...]
This morning I got up early to go photograph the workers crane in the first section of a new 270-foot long bike and pedestrian bridge from the Domes to new park and extension of the Hank Aaron State Trail under construction in the Menomonee Valley. The whole lift took about an hour and was in [...]
