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Bill Hammond

Features Copy Desk Chief
In addition to his duties as a copy editor, Hammond writes occasional Travel pieces and selects and edits material for the weekly automotive section, Drive.

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Variety

Midwest Traveler: Exploring the revived Eau Claire, Wis.

Head a few miles into the core of this sprawling city of 68,000, to the rivers that gave it its identity and purpose, and you'll find a thriving, active, happy place in the midst of a remarkable rejuvenation.
July 29, 2016
A wide selection of brews and mixed drinks is offered at the Joynt – and the clientele is just as varied.
Migration Catchall

Spillville, Iowa: A charmer off the beaten track

The town of about 400 people is where Czech composer Antonin Dvorak spent time composing some of his music in the late 1800s.
January 13, 2013
Czech composer Antonin Dvorak and his family stayed in this building during his stay in Spillville, Iowa, in the summer of 1893.
Migration Catchall

Miesville, Minn. -- a place of simple pleasures

'Miesville, MN - Pop. 135 ... and GROWING" reads the cook's T-shirt at King's Place, one of the better burger bars to be found anywhere.
April 13, 2012
Spending a warm summer night with the Miesville Mudhens on the field is a way to step back in time.
Migration Catchall

Skis, cheese and wine in Wisconsin

Two ski areas near Wisconsin Dells offer perks that are rarely found in the Upper Midwest.
January 15, 2011
Heading uphill on a chairlift at Cascade Mountain in Portage, Wisconsin.
Migration Catchall

In Bayfield, ski hill exudes retro vibe

Come to this Wisconsin town in winter for the quiet beauty. Stay a little longer for skiing like it used to be.
February 11, 2009
At Ashwabay.