The Wanderer’s Summer Guidebook to Madison
byExplore tucked-away trails, locally loved eateries, charming nearby suburbs and thoughtfully curated summer adventures.
FEATURES
Three Locals Share Their Perfect Summer Day in Madison
byWe asked three locals what their ideal Madison itinerary would entail.
Capital City Dogs
byWe sent out a call for Madison’s cutest pups and, boy, did you answer! From breeds large to small, here are some of the area’s hot diggity dogs.
Game Changers
byMeet the women who are shaping and growing Madison’s sports scene.
Sarah Larson: Hell on Wheels
bySarah Larson (whose derby name is Gouda Riddance), has been a part of the Madison Roller Derby team for 13 years. In 2023, she took on the role of executive director.
Jackie Crum: Frozen Dreams
byJackie Crum’s hockey experience at UW-Madison includes far more than than the eight total NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championships the team has won since its inception — including the thriller the Badgers just won in March 2025.
Samantha Rubin: Team Player
byIn 2024, the Northwoods League named Samantha Rubin both Softball Executive and Baseball Executive of the Year, and awarded the Night Mares Softball Organization of the Year.
Lauren Carlini: Manifesting Her Dream Career
byVolleyball star Lauren Carlini’s entire life has led to moments she’s experiencing now and dreams that have already come true. Now she’s building on those dreams to help others achieve theirs, too.
Where She Ends, I Begin
byExploring the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter.
A Legacy of Listening, Leading and Love
byTommi Thompson shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.