Sports & Recreation

While Wisconsin certainly isn't known for it's mountains, that doesn't mean fans of snow sports can't find at least few slopes on which to ski / sled / snowboard. This list of skiing and snowboarding spots within 125 miles -- or about two hours drive time -- of Milwaukee will help you find the perfect place to test the powder.

The Boerner Botanical Gardens is located in Hales Corners, within Whitnall Park. It offers more than 40 acres of formal gardens in the style of a typical English country garden, featuring glacial fieldstone walls...

Find out when and where the Green Bay Packers will play during the 2011 NFL season.

It should come as no surprise that the Milwaukee area is home to several world-class speed skaters -- the Pettit National Ice Center, located on 84th Street in West Allis, is a U.S. Olympic Training Site. All of the U.S. speed skaters who have participated in the last four Winter Olympics have competed or trained at the Pettit Center, including...

Those looking to get away from Milwaukee's urban sprawl for a day or two have many getaway options just an hour or two away. Located about an hour north of Milwaukee, about 60 miles, the village of Kohler, along with it's big-sister city, Sheboygan, can offer a nice way to spend the day, or the weekend

The Green Bay Packers are a National League Football team that plays in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers are part of the North division of the National Football Conference, along with the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.

In 2010, the City of Milwaukee passed an ordinance allowing residents to keep up to two colonies of honeybees on private property within Milwaukee City limits. Learn what is required of Milwaukee residents who wish to keep bees.

You've got a sled, you've got snow, now you just need a good hill. So, bundle up and get yourself to one of these Milwaukee sledding hills ASAP!

An listing of reviews for Wisconsin Campgrounds as posted on About.com's Camping guidesite by David Sweet.

There's more to Milwaukee winter than sipping hot cocoa and watching television. Get out into the wild white wilderness and have some fun!

For fresh produce and flowers, nothing beats buying from a farmers' market. Find a farmers' market in Milwaukee and learn which days to drop by.

Coyotes are present in every county in Wisconsin. They prefer to live in areas where food and shelter are plentiful, but have no issues living in urban or agricultural areas. In Wisconsin, coyote home ranges reach 8 to 10 miles, but normally are more limited to within three miles

Participating in one of Milwaukee's many summer runs, walks and bike rides for charity is an easy way to get fit, get outside and get money for some worthy organizations all at the same time.

A listing of campgrounds in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bike to Work Week 2010 will run from June 6-11. Ride with the mayor, get free coffee and more!

Think you know your stuff when it comes to Olympic Athletes? Check out this listing of 2008 Summer Olympic athletes with Milwaukee-area connections -- you may be surprised to learn of the Olympic stars who've either grown up or settled in the Milwaukee area.

Much ado is made about common buckthorn in Wisconsin, throughout the Midwest and the East as one of the most noxious of invasive shrubs / small trees. Unfortunately, glossy buckthorn often gets overlooked in lieu of its more famous cousin, though glossy buckthorn is also highly invasive and must be checked if it is found on your property.