By Nicole Schroeder – “This place feels like you’re just hanging out in the backyard with your friends. It’s open, it’s inviting, it’s cool” said one visitor of Winghaven Pizza Farm. There are plenty of beautiful sights to see at Winghaven, with lush green trees and foliage filling the surroundingContinue Reading
An Interview with Lynita M Docken – Elmaro Vineyard About Lynita Lynita May Docken, by far the most active and creative woman you will ever meet, wanted a retirement project. Originally one of three women master plumbers (yes, you read that right: PLUMBERS) statewide, Lynita was finishing up her careerContinue Reading
By Nicole Schroeder – Ashley for the Arts Wow! It seems like everyone is looking for a great time and maybe even some family fun. Do you like Street performers? Want to join in on a group of Tibetan drum players? Do you Like to see magicians and be surprisedContinue Reading
Welcome to Buffalo County in West Central Wisconsin on the Mighty Mississippi River! As the northernmost section of the 4-state Driftless Region, the non-glaciated lands of Buffalo County offer 500-foot bluffs along the Upper Mississippi River Valley, high ridges, winding valleys, prairies, oak savannas, river bottoms and an abundance ofContinue Reading
Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley “Eau Claire” is French for “Clear Water.” Frontman of Bon Iver and Eau Claire native, Justin Vernon, founded a huge music festival in our city in 2015 named “Eaux Claires.” Eau Claire is host to SIX large music festivals and that number is growingContinue Reading
Historical Charm Awaits in Mineral Point Mineral Point is one of Wisconsin’s most charming towns. A wealth of quaint Cornish stone homes line its quiet streets, remnants of the city’s past life as a lead and zinc-mining powerhouse, fueled largely by Cornish immigrants. Many of these dwellings have been lovinglyContinue Reading
About Clayton County Conservation “The Clayton County Conservation Board invites you to visit and enjoy the natural resources and recreational opportunities in Clayton County.” Iowa’s County Conservation Board System started in 1955. Clayton County’s Conservation Board continues to strive to meet the goals outlined in the Iowa Code (acquire, develop,Continue Reading
Iowa’s Fiery Forests “The fire stick was like a paintbrush. Touch it here in a small dab, and you’ve made a meadow for elk; a light scatter there burns off brush so the oaks make more acorns.” -Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings ofContinue Reading
Spook Cave and Campground – An Interview with Paul Rasmussen – Owner The Campground Natural beauty surrounds you when camping at our campground. Choose a spacious full hook-up site near the trout stream and waterfall. Or perhaps a log cabin overlooking our fishing and swimming lake would be perfect forContinue Reading
Captain Robert C. Vavra, Maiden Voyage Tours – A Driftless Icon I grew up along the Mississippi River in Iowa. After high school I worked on the river commercial fishing, clamming and trapping as a way of life. Unfortunately, the day of the hunter-gatherer on the River came to anContinue Reading
Delaware County, Iowa Welcome to Fun, Adventure & Relaxation Beautiful Delaware County is located along the Highway 20 corridor between Dyersville and Independence. We are just 45 minutes from Dubuque, Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. Rich with Historical, Agricultural, Environmental and Recreational Activities. LET US HELP YOU PLAN YOUR TOUR!Continue Reading
Welcome to Monona, Iowa! Located in the heart of the Driftless Area in northeast Iowa with its enchanting ever-changing seasons, you’ll find the “Gardens of Monona” full of beauty, tranquility, and community pride. Walk along the streets and take a peek at the gardens and wooded trails beyond. Admire theContinue Reading
Fayette County Tourism Fayette County is located in beautiful Northeast Iowa and offers an abundance of natural resources, recreational opportunities, and unique locally-owned businesses. The county’s small rural communities create the perfect setting to live, work, and play. HISTORY (From WiKi) Fayette County was founded on December 21, 1837 asContinue Reading
City of Houston – MN In the beautiful Root River Valley of southeastern Minnesota, the City of Houston lies in “the best of bluff country.” The community offers the conveniences of modern life paired with a charming, small-town feel. The area is home to a variety of locally-owned businesses andContinue Reading
By Rick Pedersen – For those wishing to learn the Who’s who in the owl world, the answer is the International Owl Center located in Houston, MN. Every year people from around the globe travel to this destination, which hosts the International Festival of Owls every March. My wifeContinue Reading
By Rick Pedersen – Americans have always had a romantic fascination and attraction to distilled spirits dating back to the days of prohibition. The location of these Speakeasy joints was often secret and hidden. Visions of Al Capone come to mind and packed businesses full of eager customers dancing theContinue Reading
Dodge Center, MN Dodge Center, a Minnesota Star City, was founded in 1869 by early settlers who had faith and determination to sustain in the years ahead. The arrival of the Winona and St. Peter Railroad in 1866 established the site for the “village.” Its location was the geographicContinue Reading
Ed Chapman, Balloon Ascensions Unlimited Balloon Ascensions Unlimited has the finest balloons and pilots available to carry you wherever the wind decides. The quiet serenity of lighter-than-air flight is a truly majestic experience – a form of poetry. You can float tranquilly over the countryside at treetop level picking leavesContinue Reading
World’s First Pete Gengler is happy that his family and its company, Sno Pac Foods, Inc., got into the organic food business early. Touting itself as the world’s first grower/processor of frozen organic vegetables, Sno Pac, located in Caledonia, Minnesota, is in its third generation of ownership. Pete Gengler’s mother,Continue Reading