It all starts at Seminary Park, which during the day is a bright green space just east of the downtown lakeshore.
At night it’s quite dark as one approaches the covered shelter and shadowy figures
This series shines a light on the moments and voices that shape where we live and celebrate the people, stories, and spaces that give our communities their character. It’s your front‑row ticket to the magic happening right in our own backyard. Think of it as a joyful stroll through the people, passions, and hidden gems that make our communities shine. From dream‑chasing entrepreneurs to heart‑warming neighborhood traditions, each story is a reminder of how vibrant life becomes when we celebrate one another. Dive in and get inspired by the faces and places that make this region feel like home.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
It all starts at Seminary Park, which during the day is a bright green space just east of the downtown lakeshore.
At night it’s quite dark as one approaches the covered shelter and shadowy figures
Wednesday, October 08, 2025 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
It’s the season when fear is fun. So goes the theory, anyway. We put it to the test opening night for the Haunted Hayride and Haunted Barn at Dan Patch Stables.
Located next to the entrance for the
Wednesday, October 01, 2025 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
Duesterbeck’s Brewing Company will exceed your expectations. Even if sampling craft beer isn’t your first motivation. Here’s why.
As you head out of Delavan or Elkhorn through the lush countryside,
Monday, September 22, 2025 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
In today’s contentious climate it seems a fellow could get into an argument for saying the sun rises in the east and sets in
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
Maybe Winston Churchill said it best – as he so often did. “No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.”
Dan Patch Stables – located by the entrance to the Grand Geneva Resort – has plenty
Wednesday, August 06, 2025 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
One of the great pleasures for those of us who love and live in Lake Geneva is the occasional opportunity to show it off for visiting family.
Bill’s sister Kathi Barth Freemon came calling a few days
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
Can one get to know Lake Geneva better by getting out of it? Not a riddle. It’s reality.
“The city of Lake Geneva is as beautiful as it gets and there’s plenty to do,” says Sherm Lindsey, owner of
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
Some readers may remember the 1992 ad slogan: “Beef. It’s what’s for dinner.”
That campaign was created for the National Livestock and Meat Board. We’re reminded of it by our visit to a great local