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The northern lights make an appearance over some trees.
Travel and Outdoors
Watch for the northern lights in Madison
This natural phenomenon may make its second appearance in Madison this
May 25, 2023 03:19 PM
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Emily Shea
Harley Davidson Museum Experience May 2023
Sponsored
Try This: A trip to the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee
Down the road in Milwaukee, the Harley-Davidson Museum boasts art, shopping, dining, and the story behind of one of Wisconsin’s most iconic brands.
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The jet engine of a plane on an airfield.
Travel and Outdoors
Plan your next trip with nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Airport
Pack your bags for a trip to one of these popular nonstop destinations. Plus, keep an eye out for new routes.
May 10, 2023
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Anne Tate
A small white AirFly device next to a passport, headphones, ear buds, and a plane ticket.
Airports and Transportation
Don’t board an airplane without this item
We’ve got a travel hack to make long flights more bearable — meet the Airfly wireless audio transmitter.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Black-eyed Susan
Travel and Outdoors
Become an expert on native flowers
Keep local love growing this spring with local plants.
April 18, 2023
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Dayten Rose
Harley-Davidson Museum Campus April 2023
Sponsored
Take a ride through history at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee
Rev your engines, Madison — it’s time for a road trip.
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Brown entrance sign surrounded by trees reading "Mammoth Cave National Park" in white letters.
Travel and Outdoors
How to plan an event in a national park
From getting a permit to catering, we’ve got the details on how to plan a wedding, family reunion, or special occasion in a national park.
March 31, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
bike lake
Travel and Outdoors
Biking in Madison, WI
Dust off those spokes and get ready to roll into spring on two wheels.
March 30, 2023
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Ally Geiger
A cardinal perched on a seed feeder.
Travel and Outdoors
Feed Madison birds
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
March 29, 2023
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608 Dayten Rose
apostle islands
Travel and Outdoors
The ultimate road trip to Bayfield, Wisconsin
Hit the road and head to Bayfield — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
March 28, 2023
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Ally Geiger
A person adding air to the tire of a sedan.
Airports and Transportation
How to keep your car costs down in Madison
Average yearly car costs hit a new high in 2022 — here’s how to invest smartly.
March 27, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Travel and Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Madison, WI
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
March 24, 2023
 · 
Emily Shea
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions between Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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608 Dayten Rose
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Development
Take Madison’s Waterfront Redesign survey
Help determine the future of one of Madison’s waterfronts.
March 21, 2023
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Ally Geiger
picnic point
Travel and Outdoors
Mud Season on Madison trails
Be prepared to hit the trails safely.
March 7, 2023
 · 
Ally Geiger
A worn white ball with curved stitching like a baseball lies on a pitch of sunny grass.
Sports
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Madison, WI
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Spring equinox in Madison, WI
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 23, 2023
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Emily Shea
A heap of tomatoes and vegetation in a dark brown wooden bin outside.
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Madison
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
State Capitol Park, Baton Rouge
Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our Guide to Baton Rouge, LA
Planning a getaway? Check out Baton Rouge, Lousiana. Experience the distinctive Cajun and Creole cultures of this capital city.
February 8, 2023
 · 
Ally Geiger
bonfire on frozen lake
Travel and Outdoors
Surviving the cold in Madison
The weather outside is frightful indeed.
January 31, 2023
 · 
Ally Geiger
ice skater going under a bridge
Travel and Outdoors
Hit the slopes, 608
The weather is warmer this week, but winter is far from over.
January 10, 2023
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Ally Geiger
Gloved hands plant a row of lettuce into soil.
Real Estate
Winter gardening tips for Madison, WI
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 4, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
snowy bridge in Vilas Park
Travel and Outdoors
What to know about the winter storm
Bundle up, 608.
December 22, 2022
 · 
Ally Geiger
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Travel and Outdoors
Holidays with pets in Madison
Make sure the holidays are happy for every member of the family.
December 9, 2022
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Ally Geiger
608today capitol road
Airports and Transportation
Madison ranked No. 46 on best + worst driving cities
If only they knew about what’s going on at the South Blair intersection.
October 11, 2022
 · 
Ryan Waldman
608today river fall scene
Travel and Outdoors
Walk-tober in Madison, Wisconsin
Put on those walking shoes, 608 — we’re getting outside this fall.
October 5, 2022
 · 
Ryan Waldman
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Airports and Transportation
Asked: What are Madison’s best parking hacks + pro tips?
We’re exploring the best way to find a spot (or ditch the car) for a night on the town.
October 3, 2022
 · 
Ryan Waldman
fall colors from hilltop, sunset on horizon
Travel and Outdoors
fall color report
Whether you want to enjoy the fall colors while sipping a cocktail, hiking the trails, or floating along a river, we got you covered.
September 30, 2022
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Ally Geiger
Person crossing finish line at IRONMAN Wisconsin in front of state Capitol
Sports
20 years of IRONMAN Wisconsin
Join us in celebrating (or avoiding) the iconic triathlon’s 20th anniversary.
September 7, 2022
Panorama of the Vilnius skyline at dusk.
City
Visiting Madison, WI’s sister city, Vilnius
July 15, 2022
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608 Dayten Rose
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