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Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your Madison yard into a mini wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping local properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 10, 2025 12:00 PM
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Morgan O’Neal
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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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Dayten Rose
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Play
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
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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
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Emily Shea-Owen
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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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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
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Travel and Outdoors
Mud Season on Madison trails
Be prepared to hit the trails safely.
March 7, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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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-Owen
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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-Owen
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Culture
608today’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 12, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Sports
Tee it up at these Madison golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 11 places to play golf around Madison are sure to make for a good round.
October 11, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Fitness
Flow at these Madison yoga studios
Check out these 14 yoga opportunities around Madison which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
October 3, 2024
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Weather
Fall 2024 weather trends in Madison, WI
Prepare for fall weather in Madison with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 19, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Live
Your guide to Madison’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
September 6, 2024
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Sports
Badgers football: Your guide to game day
Football season is upon us, and we have the need-to-know info about the Badgers + how to make the most out of game days.
August 23, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Sports
What makes a good sports town?
Here’s what makes Madison a great sports city.
August 23, 2024
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Ally Geiger