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Shelby Deering

Shelby Deering is a freelance lifestyle writer who has lived in Madison since 2005. Specializing in travel for her home city and beyond, she has contributed travel articles to Midwest Living and Experience Wisconsin, and has written for Travel Wisconsin and Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright’s home. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her exploring Madison’s many trails with her husband and corgi, Dolly, sampling gluten-free, vegetarian fare at local restaurants, or visiting her favorite area thrift shops. 

5 Madison Area Day Trips That Feel a World Away

There’s something about fall that makes you want to get in your car and go for a drive. Places filled with new-to-you routes bursting with fall colors, restaurants you haven’t tried and perhaps a farm stand along the way stacked with apples and pumpkins. Luckily, Dane County is full of easy day…

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5 Madison Staycation Experiences Locals Will Love

We can all agree that 2020 hasn’t exactly been the year we thought it would be. Naturally, and understandably, you might be feeling pretty stressed these days, for any number of reasons related to the coronavirus pandemic. You’re likely in need of some much-deserved rest and relaxation, and you’re…

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5 Madison Trails Off the Beaten Path

Time and time again, Madison tops lists of the best bike-friendly cities in the nation. And it’s no wonder, with a whopping 200 miles of paths and trails available. Whether you bike, run, rollerblade, picnic or if you simply want to walk and take in the gorgeous scenery (and transition from…

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