President Trump is expected to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel today, a move that Palestine says will doom a two-state solution. We look into this, and other top national news, as we recap the week in Washington. Just because the weather is growing cold doesn’t mean we have to hunker down indoors! We talk about the state’s best outdoor getaways for fall and winter.
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This Week In Washington – December 6, 2017
Representative John Conyers (D – Michigan) announced his immediate retirement yesterday amid growing allegations of sexual harassment and calls from Democratic leadership to step down. We talk with a Washington correspondent about what happens to his seat now, and look into other top national stories of the week.
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Winter is Great Time to Explore Wisconsin, Reporter Says
When the weather is cold, it’s tempting to stay home. But with the right attitude, winter can be a fun time to explore Wisconsin, says Chelsey Lewis, a multimedia reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
“I think we all hit that point maybe like mid-February when we’re just done,” she told WPR’s “Central Time.” “But I think if you are willing to endure the cold a little bit, and you wear the right clothing and get out there, you can really enjoy some of Wisconsin’s beautiful landscapes.”
Lewis compiled some of her favorite winter getaways in a piece for the Journal Sentinel.
When many people plan travel in the wintertime, they think to travel to a warmer state. But the season can get busy, and it can be hard to take a lot of time away from work or other obligations. That’s why Lewis recommends weekend winter getaways within the state.
Many of her recommendations are places that buzz with people in the summertime, but empty out in the winter.
For example, many people close up their cabins and cottages for the winter in Wisconsin’s northwoods. Lewis says the region becomes much more peaceful in the winter, a true quiet getaway.
And the miles and miles of ski trails at places like Minocqua Winter Park make the region a yearlong draw. Your cold-weather visit may even be a better deal for your money.
“A lot of the rates on some of the resorts are lower in the winter,” Lewis said.
That’s also the case in Door County, one of Wisconsin’s most popular tourist destinations that gets relatively quiet in the winter. You’ll likely get a better rate on lodging, and the region has great spots to cross country ski and snowshoe, she said.
In the winter, cozy lodging is especially important, Lewis said, especially after a day of outdoor sports like skiing.
In the state’s hilly Driftless region, a favorite is Kickapoo Valley Ranch, near Kickapoo Valley Reserve. The cozy cabins have wood-burning fireplaces and big porches, including stunning views of the reserve and surrounding hills.
“I like to be outside during the day,” she said. “But then you want to warm up around a nice fire at night.”
Below is a map of Lewis’ top recommendations for Wisconsin winter getaways.
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Fall And Winter Getaways In Wisconsin
Now that the weather is cold and the days are short, you might want to hunker down at home until spring finally comes. But Wisconsin has a lot of places to explore and get away from it all…in the fall and winter. We talk to an expert about her recommendations for fall and winter getaways in Wisconsin (including the Kickapoo Valley Reserve in the Driftless region and Minocqua Winter Park in the Northwoods).
Where do you like to go to enjoy Wisconsin’s colder seasons? What are some of your favorite fall and winter getaways around the state? What places or activities would you recommend?
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Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Ginger Gibson Guest
- Chelsey Lewis Guest
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