That Rocks! WI Geography
Most of Wisconsin's landscape was formed by the passing of these
What are glaciers?
This painter known for paintings of natural forms, particularly flowers, was born in Sun Prairie
Who is Georgia O'Keefe?
Fest, Thunder and Boom! These festivals are all centered around this music genre
What is country music?
This state symbol signals the start of spring for most Wisconsinites.
What is the Robin?
(state bird)
You can find this fabled creature in the comment sections of social media, or just head to Mount Horeb
What are trolls?
This county has over 250 miles of shoreline - more than any other county in the United States
What is Door County?
Holy Schnikes! This comedian and actor was known for their physical comedy and causing their SNL castmates to laugh out loud
Who is Chris Farley
(Madison, WI)
Although the Guiness World Record was lost to Austria's Donauinselfest in 2015, this festival still promotes themselves as The World's Largest Music Festival
What is Summerfest?
Most would think the mosquito is our state insect, but it's actually this
What is the honeybee?
Barbie is said to come from this fictional WI town
What is Willows, WI
Wisconsin has 72 of these
Despite moving to Texas after college to play in the NFL, this badger is not only known for their athletic ability, but for their philanthropy
Who is JJ Watt?
(Pewaukee, WI)
The largest fundraiser to grab a brat and a beverage while you enjoy free music is held over Memorial weekend every year in Madison
What is the World's Largest Brat Fest?
Don't forget to leave Santa a serving of our official state beverage!
What is milk?
What is a typewriter?
Invented by Milwaukee newspaperman and politician Christopher Latham Sholes in 1867
Of the five, only two of these touch WI boarders
What are the Great Lakes?
Can you keep up? This speedster's victory in the 2008 Indy Japan 300 is the only win by a woman in an IndyCar Series race.
Who is Danica Patrick?
(Beloit, WI)
Whether you come for the food, music, rides, or animals, this annual summertime event has something for everyone
What is the WI state fair?
If you're in Racine, be sure to grab one of these delicious pastries for breakfast
What is a Kringle
Atop the capitol dome, the statue 'Wisconsin' wears a helmet and faces Lake Monona with this perched on her head
What is a badger?
A character in this film mentions they used to ice fish with their dad on Lake Wissota. What a fun memory considering this manmade lake wasn't created until 5 years later...
What is Titanic?
This well-established actor finally got the recognition they deserve in January 2024 when they were honored with a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.
Despite their name, we hear they're actually a friend.
Who is Willem Dafoe?
(Appleton, WI)
In this stinky event, contestants compete to see who can fling manure the farthest
What is the state cow chip throw (Prairie Du Sac)
Our state fruit is harvested in a unique way. There's even an annual festival named after it in Warrens, WI
What are cranberries?
Head to this place of interest to see a 200ft tall sea creature or, if you dare, venture out over a gorge in the infinity room
What is the House on the Rock?