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! Fishers & Farmers Workshops facilitate skills to help local groups focus, listen, choose a direction, stick together, stay organized, and achieve goals. These workshops connect farmers, landowners, and collaborators with others who are working for sustainable farms, streams and communities in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. At our interactive,Continue Reading

Join Us! Enjoy mysteries of an ancient art. As presented by critically acclaimed magician P.T. Murphy. The setting for this evening of illusion is P.T. Murphy’s private theatre located at 204 Hill St., just 39 steps West of Hill and Main St. in the heart of historic downtown Galena, IL.Continue Reading

JOIN US! AT THE NEW DISCOVER DRIFTLESS EVENT VENUE! Empower Driftless and Melissa Ulev Presents: Make Your Own Fire Cider Workshop Making fire cider is a traditional way to prepare for the transition from the warm days of late summer and fall, to the more quiet and inward times ofContinue Reading

Ladies! It’s time to take your power back!  Join us for a fun, empowering, and confidence-boostin  Women’s Self-Defense Seminar!   Learn real-life skills Practice hands-on techniques Meet strong, supportive women just like YOU!   No experience needed — just bring your energy, a smile, and a readiness to kick someContinue Reading

Join Us! Fareed Haque is a modern guitar virtuoso. Steeped in classical and jazz traditions, his unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation. Haque has toured and recorded with Joe Zawinul, Billy Cobham, Dave Holland, Paquito D’Rivera, Sting, ZakirContinue Reading

Stop in for $1.00 off all glasses of wine and cider! Join our Get Lost Wine Club and receive 15% off all purchases plus other great perks! When:2025 SeasonEvery Thursday Between 4-9pm Where:570 Theater RdOnalaska, WI 54650  Continue Reading

Galena’s Original Ghost Hunting Experience! Haunted bus tourTour guide in period dress holding a lanternCome experience haunted Galena with the locals aboard our luxury climate-controlled bus tour. Hear authentic, researched and documented ghost stories from experienced storytellers while visiting haunted destinations.EMF Detector and ghost box on every tour! Our newContinue Reading

Join Us! Our Ghost Tour Guides will lead you through the streets of Galena by candlelight while sharing ghostly tales and eerie folklore of Galena. Performed in a true story telling format with costumed guides, our Ghost Walk is spooky fun for all When:July 12, 2025 Where:Haunted Galena Tour Start220Continue Reading

Visit Us! Enjoy a tropical paradise year-round in Olbrich’s Bolz Conservatory, a glass pyramid filled with exotic plants, bright flowers, a rushing waterfall, fragrant orchids and free-flying birds. The tropical Bolz Conservatory houses more than 650 plants representing more than 80 families and more than 475 different species and cultivars.Continue Reading

Join Us! Celebration River Cruises is a family owned and operated River Boat offering cruises up and down the regional midwest along the Mighty Mississippi River. We offer specialty themed lunch cruises, dinner and sightseeing cruises as well as special events such as our popular Dueling Pianos Cruise and FireworksContinue Reading