What is the benefit of living in Wisconsin. (Milwaukee, Superior: employment, cabin)

[Geechie North]

Stimulus money will not modernize roads in South Dakota


"South Dakota is ranked fifth nationally in its share of deficient bridges, with 21% of its bridges rated as structurally deficient in 2008. Approximately a third of its major roads and highways also are deficient, with 15% of South Dakota’s major roads rated in poor condition and 19% rated in mediocre condition in 2007. TRIP estimates that additional vehicle operating costs borne by South Dakota motorists as a result of poor road conditions is $180 million annually, or $319 per motorist."

We can all do better.

[susancruzs]

I guess it is where you drive, when I go back down to Illinois major highways are in worse shape than any of the roads in Manitowoc county.

It is a matter of personal opinion but I don't see where Illinois has good roads compared to Wisconsin, talking about north of Milwaukee. I agree Milwauke is another story.

[ccjarider]

Originally Posted by Geechie North

Wisconsin has a higher percentage of roads paved than does any other state. Subjective comments as to which states' roads are in better shape are just that subjective..

Not sure that is something to be proud of. Sounds more like excessive road builder kickback to Madison politicans than caring about well being of WI residents.

I have been on paved roads in backwoods WI, that probably see a whopping 8-10 cars/day. Not necessarily a good use of taxes.

[Geechie North]

Originally Posted by ccjarider

Not sure that is something to be proud of. Sounds more like excessive road builder kickback to Madison politicans than caring about well being of WI residents.

I have been on paved roads in backwoods WI, that probably see a whopping 8-10 cars/day. Not necessarily a good use of taxes.

Wisconsin's philosophy is that trade needs good roads.

It doesn't sound like you have ever been directly involved in local government, or at least know anything of it in Wisconsin.

One of the major issues at any Town Hall will be roads: Who's keeping 'em up? Who is plowing them?

It's a botom-up demand- not a top-down one.

Now I do agree that in some areas of near-wilderness, paved roads do more harm than good: bring in poachers, guys who view forests as 'cut and run' opportunities.

But that is a local consideration, also. Not a state one.
Unless like in the case of Florence County, a few years back, the county just plain does not obey the law.

[Geechie North]

Originally Posted by susancruzs

I guess it is where you drive, when I go back down to Illinois major highways are in worse shape than any of the roads in Manitowoc county.

It is a matter of personal opinion but I don't see where Illinois has good roads compared to Wisconsin, talking about north of Milwaukee. I agree Milwauke is another story.

Been to Milwaukee in the past few months?

I visit my one of my sons and his family down there, and they have made great improvements in the I-794 to 94 exchange area.

[bay2bay]

Benefit: You don't have to mow your lawn half the year.

[NicePolishBoy]

With climate change the spring season has gotten warmer and is now temperate.

[stockwiz]

It amazes me how wooded most of the eastern half of the country still is, even more wooded then Wisconsin. One can't say there aren't some beautiful states to live in, whether you prefer mountains or a nice green landscape, or cold, or whatever. Really there's a lot of natural beauty on our country. Sure it can get quiet hot and sticky in places but hey, it never bothered me. I find it silly when people whine about extreme heat and cold and say the climate is getting more extreme. No it's not, people just have short attention spans and society and the world is getting smaller.

So many other countries have much cooler summers are much more arid climates we really do have it good in the US. And like I said on a thread in the 'north dakota' forum, there really is a climate for just about everyone here in the US. Wisconsin is 'close to home' to me, and that has appeal. I have a bit of a wisconsin attitude too... starting over in somewhere like East Tennessee or Missouri, sometimes has appeal but meh... I don't know. Why should I? Besides, I really like the Dells. Getting a season pass to Noah's ark would make my summer if I lived in Baraboo, visiting the state forest to the south, the terrain and scenery, the wisconsin attitude.. I'd miss it. haha I do miss it! Living out here where people are friendly but there's not too much to do.

[Geechie North]

Originally Posted by stockwiz

It amazes me how wooded most of the eastern half of the country still is, even more wooded then Wisconsin. One can't say there aren't some beautiful states to live in, whether you prefer mountains or a nice green landscape, or cold, or whatever. Really there's a lot of natural beauty on our country. Sure it can get quiet hot and sticky in places but hey, it never bothered me. I find it silly when people whine about extreme heat and cold and say the climate is getting more extreme. No it's not, people just have short attention spans and society and the world is getting smaller.

So many other countries have much cooler summers are much more arid climates we really do have it good in the US. And like I said on a thread in the 'north dakota' forum, there really is a climate for just about everyone here in the US. Wisconsin is 'close to home' to me, and that has appeal. I have a bit of a wisconsin attitude too... starting over in somewhere like East Tennessee or Missouri, sometimes has appeal but meh... I don't know. Why should I? Besides, I really like the Dells. Getting a season pass to Noah's ark would make my summer if I lived in Baraboo, visiting the state forest to the south, the terrain and scenery, the wisconsin attitude.. I'd miss it. haha I do miss it! Living out here where people are friendly but there's not too much to do.

USA is a big country with many diverse eco-systems.

Wisconsin is about 40% wooded.

Remember that one of the highest % of wooded land states is suburban Connecticut (hope I spelled that correctly) at around 70%.

Two reasons for that (v Wisconsin):

1. Conn. is almost all suburbs and cities; small woodlots vs true forests.

2. Wisconsin is one of the top-10 Ag states in the nation, so there is some of your original forest land, plus, the southern 1/3 of the state never had many trees, as the native vegetation is Tall-Grass Prairie.

[Ultracorp]

Want to know where much of our woods went? Remember that time Chicago decided to be jerks and burn most of their city down? Where do you think they got the lumber to rebuild?