Wisconsin - Trunkations

Lake Delton Reappears, Ski Show Fans Rejoice

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Just in time for the start of summer, Lake Delton has been refilled — and is once again providing a slick surface for Tommy Bartlett‘s iconic water ski show in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The massive lake vanished last June 9 when it broke through a dam and drained away in less than three hours. There [...]

Wisconsin Ignores Troll Warning

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

In late 2008 the Mustard Museum in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, shocked the town when it announced that it was packing up and moving to the nearby city of Middleton. The people of Mt. Horeb may not have been the only ones who were upset. As reported in the Wisconsin State Journal, the “Friendly Store” in which the [...]

We Might Be (Cardiff) Giants

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Fans of phony biblical giants and sideshow hooey will be pleased to know that an exhaustively researched book about the Cardiff Giant has now been published.

Celeb Motorcycles Roar On

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Motorcycles and road trips are inseparable companions. But recent news stories suggest that more celebrity/unusual cycles are becoming part of the attractions — and that the marriage is sometimes more akin to a shotgun wedding. Indy Jones’ Harley Softail Motorcycle. Some displays are perfectly natural, such as the current Indiana Jones motorcycle exhibit at the [...]

Roadside News: March 4, 2009

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Disappearing Waterski Lake Refills – WI | End of Trail Closes – OR | Garbage Museum is Tax-Exempt – CT | Abduction of Minnie Pearl – TN | Squirrel Cage Jail – IA