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

Join Us! Get ready for three days of horsepower, smoke, and adrenaline at the 2026 Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck & Tractor Pull — one of the most iconic pulling events in the country! From June 25th to 27th, Tomah becomes the epicenter of power as top competitors from across the nationContinue Reading

Join Us! Explore scenic backroads through woodlands, farmland, rolling hills and alongside the mighty Mississippi, her backwaters and tributaries. Use the map in this brochure and watch for Fresh Art Tour signs posted along your journey. Locations with the “MOON” icon will be open until 7:00pm on Friday! When:June 5,Continue Reading

Join Us! The one and only People Fest returns for its 18th year! An annual mainstay for Yuba, WI welcomes you back for a year to remember! Rooted in community, nourished by dedication, and attended by so many different walks of life, People Fest is more like a family reunionContinue Reading

Who doesn’t love a quickie?! The Lil’ Drifty is the squooooshed-down version of our flagship event The Drifty. It’s an epic 3-day endurance-ish adventure challenge that involves biking, kayaking, camping & more biking in the beautiful Driftless Region of Wisconsin. It’s less of a race and more about embracing theContinue Reading

Join Us! Join us for three nights under the stars to celebrate eleven years of Bonfire Music and Arts Festival. June 11th-13th. Gates open at 10am (Thursday) and close at 9pm each night. When:June 11-13, 2026 Where: Hillsboro, WI    Continue Reading

Join Us! Join the CCCWC for our 4th Anniversary Celebration in Stoddard, 5:30-8:30 Sept. 3rd. The night will honor the Coon Creek Watershed’s role as the site of the nation’s first large-scale conservation demonstration project, and our community’s ongoing efforts to carry out that conservation legacy.  Celebrate Coon Creek Watershed’sContinue Reading

Join Us!As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas aroundContinue Reading

Join Us! Let’s Freeze!  Whether you plunge solo or with coworkers, friends or family – for the ultimate bonding experience – we’ll help you take “cool” up a degree or two. The Polar Plunge® is a signature fundraiser for Special Olympics and offers a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations toContinue Reading

Join Us!Houndmouth is an American alternative blues band from New Albany, Indiana led by Matt Myers (guitar, vocals). Houndmouth formed in the summer of 2011. After playing locally in Louisville and Indiana, they performed at the SXSW music festival in March 2012 to promote their homemade self-titled EP. Geoff Travis,Continue Reading

Join US!It’s hard to believe but we are full-on Canoecopia mode! The floor plan is filling up, and we’re still getting registrations for new exhibitors. We’re also reworking the website so you can tag and save speakers you’re keen to see. Watch for the update early in the new year.Continue Reading

Check Us Out! Join APT Education for one-day educational explorations designed to inspire and ignite creativity for learners of all ages. Returning in 2026, our Summer Studio presents three workshop days led by an ensemble of remarkable teaching artists, topic experts and arts leaders as we get ready to embarkContinue Reading