Wisconsin
The Badger State
Climate
Cold, with warm summers and long, snowy winters. Average highs are about 80F (27C) in summer and 25F (-4C) in winter, with about 32 inches of rain and snow each year.
Main industries
Known as America's Dairyland for its milk and cheese, plus cranberries, corn, and factories that make machines and paper.
Top places for tourists
The water parks of Wisconsin Dells, the pretty shores of Door County, and Lambeau Field where the Green Bay Packers play football.
Places of interest
Wisconsin Dells, called the water park capital of the world; Lambeau Field, the historic home of the Green Bay Packers; and the strange House on the Rock.
A little history
Wisconsin became the 30th state in 1848. Many German and Scandinavian families settled here and brought their skills in dairy farming and brewing.
Fun fact
Wisconsin makes more cheese than any other state, and its football fans proudly wear foam cheese hats called cheeseheads.