Wisconsin Road Trip

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Get in, let’s go!

WPR reporters are making pit stops across the state to showcase some of the people, places and things that make Wisconsin summers special.

If you’re looking for your next adventure, we’ve got something for everyone. Explore the guide by theme or by region today!

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Independent Bookstores

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Ice Cream

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Stargazing

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State Parks

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Baseball

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Bird Watching

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Native Sites

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Lakeshore

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Haunted Wisconsin

A hiking trail sign is mounted on a wooden post in a green forest. Text reads: Celebrate 125 years with the Wisconsin State Park System. dnr.wi.gov/tiny/3381.

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