Living the Dream: Cheryl Reeve, Head Coach of the Minnesota Lynx →
Name: Cheryl Reeve
Age: 53
Occupation: Head coach and general manager of the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Read More6 Cities With Summers So Amazing You (Almost) Forget How Cold the Winters Are →
Whether it’s because we love heading there to ski or just because they have a reputation for brutal winters, there are some cities across the US that are difficult to even picture without snow on the ground. But it turns out that some of these winter cities have truly amazing summers that don't get as much attention. When a place has to be buttoned up (literally) for so much of the year, the residents tend to really revel in the warmer months, leading to some of the most spectacular summers you can find anywhere. Between the great weather and nonstop festivals and things to do, summers up north are a great time of year for residents and visitors alike.
Here are six cities that may be famous for their grueling winters, but deserve a lot more credit for their summer months.
Read MoreFoodies, Don’t Sleep on the Des Moines Food Scene →
Folks love to dismiss the middle of the country as flyover states they pass on the way to other, more interesting spots. But the people of Iowa have a secret that’s just starting to get out: we eat better than most anywhere in the country.
Who wouldn’t want to live close to all the freshest ingredients? On the coasts they love to talk about farm-to-table cooking as a culinary movement, but here in Iowa, that’s just the way of life. We know where our food came from, have often talked to the farmer and know that when a restaurant talks about local ingredients, they actually mean the farm down the road and not somewhere within 200 miles.
Read More9 Cheese Experiences You Need to Have in Wisconsin →
People call Wisconsinites cheese-obsessed, but we don’t really think about it like that. For us, easy access to literally the best cheeses in the country — and the world — is a given, and often something we take for granted. But once you've lived here and then go somewhere else, it's like cheese detox. You not only miss it, but you realize how lucky you were to live in this dairy product wonderland. In fact, the siren song of squeaky cheese curds might even be the thing that draws you back home.
Want to experience cheese like a Wisconsinite? From award-winning cheese in our gas stations to hours-old curds at our grocery store, here are just a few of the ways that you can indulge in cheese like a true Wisconsin native:
Read MoreThis Wisconsin City Knows How to Put on a Party →
Live music, huge events and recreation on and off the water have earned Oshkosh a reputation for fun.
Read More6 Cities That Support Women’s Sports →
From basketball to soccer to hockey, these great cities give female athletes the wild fandoms they deserve.
Read More5 Once-In-A-Lifetime Adventures That Are Easily Accessible From Anchorage →
Anchorage isn't just a great place to visit, it's the perfect home base for travelers (and residents) looking to check some major adventures off their bucket lists.
Read More9 Reasons to Move to Wausau, WI →
If you're looking for small town charm and big city amenities in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, add Wausau to your list.
Read More6 Cities With Summers So Amazing You (Almost) Forget How Cold the Winters Are →
It's hard to picture these cities without snow on the ground. But take our word for it: their summer alter egos are sunny, gorgeous and full of fun things to do.
Read More10 Places to Drink in Milwaukee (If You're Not Drinking Beer) →
We know it sounds borderline blasphemous to skip beer in Milwaukee, but here are 10 delicious reasons to sip something new.
Read More10 Reasons to Move to Wisconsin →
With shores on both Lake Michigan and Lake Superior and a border with the Mississippi River to the west, Wisconsin is a Midwestern gem. Two Wisconsin cities, Madison and LaCrosse, clocked in our our 2017 Top 100 Places to Live list, and numerous cities in the state have made high-ranking appearances on a bevy of other Livability.com rankings, from Beer Cities to Best Cities for Entrepreneurs. Home to Miller Brewing, Harley-Davidson, Kohl’s and Northwestern Mutual, in addition to a thriving startup culture, Wisconsin has plenty of job opportunities. Combine all that with the famously friendly Midwestern vibe, and you've got a state that’s just beckoning you to move there.
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