Wisconsin

Wisconsin — page 1
WISCONSIN THE BADGER STATE Wisconsin Wisconsin is a beautiful state filled with rolling hills deep forests miles of lakeshore rustic red barns and cheese Wisconsin is often called America's Dairyland It is the nation's number one producer of cheese The state's hard working cows are also the source of huge quantities of sweet milk and butter There's more to Wisconsin than its dairy products Many farms dot the countryside but there are also bustling cities Milwaukee along the shores of Lake Michigan has many thriving businesses and summer festivals Farther north is Green Bay home of the state's beloved Packers football team Madison is Wisconsin's eco friendly capital and the home of world class universities and health care facilities In the early 1800s prospectors came to Wisconsin to work in the state's lead mines Many of them had no shelter during the winter so they lived like badgers by digging dwellings into the sides of the hills That is why today Wisconsin is nicknamed The Badger State Wisconsin's Sand Island Light stands on the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior WISCONSIN