Recent content from Bill Hammond
Midwest Traveler: Exploring the revived Eau Claire, Wis.
Head a few miles into the core of this sprawling city of 68,000, to the rivers that gave it its identity and purpose, and you'll find a thriving, active, happy place in the midst of a remarkable rejuvenation.
Spillville, Iowa: A charmer off the beaten track
The town of about 400 people is where Czech composer Antonin Dvorak spent time composing some of his music in the late 1800s.
Miesville, Minn. -- a place of simple pleasures
'Miesville, MN - Pop. 135 ... and GROWING" reads the cook's T-shirt at King's Place, one of the better burger bars to be found anywhere.
Skis, cheese and wine in Wisconsin
Two ski areas near Wisconsin Dells offer perks that are rarely found in the Upper Midwest.
In Bayfield, ski hill exudes retro vibe
Come to this Wisconsin town in winter for the quiet beauty. Stay a little longer for skiing like it used to be.
