Welcome to Wisconsin Central!

Ed
I take a lot of digital photos around Wisconsin that seem ordinary. When I get back to the office and study them, and research them, quite often, I am totally surprised by how interesting the stories associated with the photos are. I learn a great deal and share that learning with you.

I look for interesting stories that are seldom discussed in other media. This web site is meant to show you the state through my eyes and camera lens --- the people, the land, the culture. I’m high on Wisconsin, and because of states like this, I am high on America and Americans. I’m going to have fun and learn a lot at the same time.

Ed Marek, editor
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Galesville, quite the historic town preserved

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Galesville is located about 20 miles north of La Crosse, Wisconsin, in the Coulee Region of the Mississippi Valley, in Trempealeau County near the Mississippi River. The city sits in the Western Uplands Geographic Province, among rolling hills, towering cliffs, forests and spring-fed streams. Downtown, Ridge Avenue and the Gale College Historic Districts are all on the National Register of Historic Places. The townspeople have worked very hard to preserve this town, and it is uplifting to visit. April 7, 2012. Go to story.
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Langlade’s Kettlebowl Ski Area, perfect for kids

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While on one of my get lost rides near Antigo in Langlade County, on Hwy 52, I happened across the Kettlebowl Langlade Ski Club on a bright and fairly warm day for late January. To be honest, Langlade can be a bit, well, ho-hum in the winter so I stopped here to see what this was all about. I am glad I did. It was about a wonderful little ski and snowboarding area especially great for kids and families, and everyone I saw there was having a lot of fun. February 23, 2012. Go to story.
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The Source of the Wisconsin River, Lac Vieux Desert

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If you have spent any time browsing this web site, you know I am a nut for rivers and streams. Living in Wausau, the Wisconsin River flows by just down the street a couple blocks. I have gone kayaking on this section. I have also visited Iowa’s and Wisconsin’s lookouts over where the Wisconsin River empties into the Mighty Mississippi. For this trip, in winter, I decided I wanted to go to Lac Vieux Desert in Vilas County up in the north woods to see the Wisconsin River’s source. January 23, 2012. Go to story.