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WTIC- Marinette Closed

Due to Road Construction A bridge reconstruction project on US Highway 41 in Marinette has resulted in the temporary closing of the travel information center for the 2005 season. Signage will redirect visitors seeking travel information to the Marinette Chamber of Commerce. The travel center is expected to reopen for the regular season in April 2006.

Das Leben Ist Schoen!

Yes, "Life's So Good" in any language. And we've got the slogan in 12 different ones just as a start. If you would like to help advertise the fact that "Life's So Good" on the rear window of your car or your glass office door, we've got "Life's So Good" window clings in English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Italian, Polish, Chinese, Hebrew, Arabic, Latin, and even Canadian, as in "Life's So Good…eh?" The bumper sticker-sized window clings, in the language of your choice, are available by calling 608-266-2345. Coming soon, Russian, Norwegian, Ojibwa, Dutch and others. Do you have a favorite we haven't thought of? Let us know.

Addition of Latitude Shows The Right Attitude

Over three quarters of the 13,000 entries on travelwisconsin.com now list latitude and longitude and more addresses are being updated daily. Such "geocoding" is helpful to the increasing number of travelers who use global positioning systems (GPS), either the portable hand-held units or the in-car navigation systems. This addition provides travelers with a new convenience as well as offering the potential to participate in new travel activities like "geocaching," which can be described as a high-tech scavenger hunt. Wisconsin joins just a few states who are on the cutting edge of incorporating "waypoint coordinates" into their Web sites.

Popular "Fish Wisconsin" Poster Lands in Travel Centers

Anglers can now hook their free "Fish Wisconsin" poster at one of the Wisconsin Travel Information Centers while supplies last. This 22" by 34" poster features 17 beautiful illustrations by artist Virgil Beck set on a lake-blue background. In addition to the poster, fishing enthusiasts can look forward to "Fish Wisconsin" computer desktop wallpaper and possibly a screensaver, available on travelwisconsin.com this summer.

Waterpark Promotion Makes a Big Splash

The recent "Splash into Wisconsin" promotion proved to be a big success with nearly 7,000 unique entries. Six waterpark getaways were awarded to winners hailing from Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and as far away as New Jersey. Read an interview with one of the lucky winners.

We Want Your Photos

The Communications Team fulfills requests for photography from the travel media on a daily basis. Editors and writers need photography of events, attractions, destinations and activities for articles. To make sure we have the opportunity to publicize your area with up-to-date materials, please send hi-res electronic photography (300 d.p.i. or greater) to Michelle Fischer at Boelter+Lincoln. Call her at 414/271-0101 if you have any questions.

Upcoming Governor's Council on Tourism Meetings

The following meetings will take place at the Department of Tourism offices in Madison.

• Thursday, May 19. Joint Effort Marketing Committee. 3:00 p.m.

• Thursday, May 26. Meetings and Conventions Committee. Noon - 2:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, June 15. Marketing Committee. 10:00a.m. - Noon.

• Wednesday, June 15. Governor's Council on Tourism. Noon - 2:00 p.m.

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