The location in downtown Austin is approximately 14,000 square feet in size and comprises seven main galleries. These include Can Central, “the heart of the museum” the World Market, where visitors can learn about the advertising and use of Spam and Spam recipes from 44 different nations. The Spam ShopContinue Reading
“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 of Plants. This month,Continue Reading
By Rick Pedersen – “Ahoy me hearties” and gather round while I spin the tail of Skeleton Crew Brew. It’s a hideaway containing the most excellent ale, a buccaneer can get his hands on, along with as many fine wines a lad or lass dares to ever dream of drinking.Continue Reading
I was 31 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. “You are young and healthy; you’ll handle the treatments well” the doctors said. But you just said I had breast cancer I would think to myself, how could I also be ‘healthy.’ It was hard to believe, meContinue Reading
We Brew. Everybody Drinks. Repeat.Meet the Brew Crew … Back in 1999, craft beers were revolutionizing America’s beer culture. That same year, Brewmaster Joe Katchever founded Pearl Street Brewery – with only a dream, a 1984 Eagle Wagon, and a trailer packed with brewery equipment driven from Colorado to theContinue Reading
It was a perfect April spring day in La Crosse, Wisconsin; thirty degrees, overcast, and a persistent cold mist that makes a human not want to move at all, much less actually go outside. In Wisconsin, we call it “Festing” weather. I couldn’t dream of better conditions to go toContinue Reading
About Mines of Spain Trail Races Mines of Spain 100 – 100 Miles | 100 KilometersDubuque, Iowa This is a true Midwest trail race set in the beautiful bluffs, prairies and forests of the Driftless region of eastern Iowa amongst the scenic setting of the Mississippi river valley! The raceContinue Reading
David Barron began fly-fishing in 1960 on the spring creeks of the Missouri and began tying flies a few years later. He began teaching fly-fishing in 1985 and has conducted classes, schools and seminars throughout the US. In 1993 he became one of the first Federations of Fly Fishers certifiedContinue Reading
There is fun for the whole family in Freeport and Stephenson County. Enjoy our parks, museums and other indoor and outdoor activities for kids and families. Krape Park Explore beautiful Krape Park, awarded “Outstanding Multi-use Facility” by the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association. Heavily wooded Krape Park features a picturesqueContinue Reading
Seeking winter joy? As the drifts build up and the sidewalks ice over, you’ll find the perfect antidote in southern Wisconsin’s Green County. Instead of layers of fleece, the odds are stacked in your favor with layers of cheese. And nothing says “comfort food” better than a dish featuring meltyContinue Reading
So, what’s your story? How long have you been here in the Driftless, Were you born in the Driftless? What keeps you here in the Driftless?A native Illinoisan, I have visited the Driftless area since childhood. I’ve lived in the area since 1992 and love the beauty, nature, and allContinue Reading
By Rick Pedersen – Finding a passion for the outdoors can occur at any age, and the inspirational story of Dana Sacia is a great example to prove that point. Dana is a self-described city girl gone country. She was born and raised in the city and graduated in 1993.Continue Reading
Monroe County Fair!From the carnival rides and thrills to showing your steer in the ring. Maybe it’s the smell of cotton candy, cheese curds, or a corn dogs. Is it the great Fair food or perhaps the place you met your best friend? Each year is a new opportunity toContinue Reading
Cheech’s Deecefest Family Music FestivalDeecefest expands its lineup with Joe and Vicki Price, Howard “Guitar” Luetdke and Blue Max, The Bus Boys, Brian Beard, and Javier Trejo (Mexican Americana). Featuring a special 90’s grunge throwback with Norm’s Headache for a 30-year reunion show (haven’t played in 25 years). The three-dayContinue Reading
The Wabasha Riverboat Days Committee is looking for the new Miss Wabasha Royalty for 2024-2025. The committee is inviting girls entering 8-11 grades in the fall of 2024. To be eligible contestants must have a Wabasha address or her parents must be members of the Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce. The candidates willContinue Reading
This year we want you to #dinkresponsibly at Riverboat Days during our first ever Pickleball Tournament hosted by To Pickleball and Beyond!Here is how it’s going to work:•Doubles Round Robin Tournament, Single Elimination•Medals and prizes awarded!•$20 per person for the first event, $10 per person for a second event When:JulyContinue Reading
The Prairie Dog Blues Festival is held every year on historic St. Feriole Island, right on the Mississippi River and nestled between jagged cliffs and green hills untouched by the Ice Age! Once you get that cold drink in your hand, great tunes in your ear and good, friendly peopleContinue Reading
The Olmsted County Fair continues to be a place for residents of all ages, rural and city alike, to exhibit the best of their livestock, farm crops, flowers, fruits and vegetables, handiwork and hobbies, baking and sewing, in friendly competition; it has also become a place to gather for goodContinue Reading
National Moth Week this year goes from July 20th-28th when moths are most active. Join seasonal naturalist Nick Schaefers to round out the week with a night of “sky fishing” for moths and other nocturnal insects! Sky fishing involves shining a bright light onto a sheet which attracts many nocturnalContinue Reading