My husband & I just bought the Barn House in February to keep it in the family and we are excited to get The Owl’s Nest up and running for people to come enjoy the barn for fun and relaxation in Ossian Iowa. Tell us about a project orContinue Reading
We opened Margo+Lola in mid-2022 as a boutique and beautiful place to teach flyfishing and be a convenient gathering place for business meetings and social get togethers. Tell us about a project or accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career with your business.Having workedContinue Reading
Rampfest sounds like the vernacular of a skateboarder. Rampfest dude, with a long drawn out Dueeeeed. Or maybe something you’d hear at a farm supply store. The ramps at Rampfest are wild spring edibles. I do think that their name needs a little work though. When I think ofContinue Reading
Since the beginning of time, sailing has attracted both the adventurous and the romantic. The idea of setting sail to far off lands and exploring the great unknown has captured the hearts of many people. It is the topic of daydreams, books, and even the movies we watch today. WhenContinue Reading
About The Millwork Night Market The Millwork Night Market is an independent evening farmers’ market that features high quality local food producers, artists, musicians, & brewers. It was founded with the mission to provide a unique nightlife & shopping experience, and to enhance the Millwork District’s mantra of live, work,Continue Reading
We may be a small town with a population of 1300 people but we promise there is still plenty of “stuff to do.” You just have to love the outdoors and a little adventure! Here are 7 things that we think you should add to your Preston Bucket List! PickContinue Reading
Juneau County, Wisconsin USA As residents can attest to, Juneau County has some of the most diverse and appealing scenery in the country, from the hills to the forests, the bluffs and the waterways. Each corner of the county has something special to offer. With the expansion of ATV routes, visitors canContinue Reading
Bay City The gateway to Lake Pepin the village of Bay City is a quaint, quiet spot with a stunning location on the Great River with the first trail destination. 1. Chef Shack Tucked off WI Hwy 35 in Bay City you will find Chef Shack. Carrie Summer andContinue Reading
Burpee Museum of Natural History Come explore Burpee Museum and its award-winning exhibits such as Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur, and explore the history of the young T. rex skeleton found by Burpee Museum researchers in the badlands of Montana, called one of the ten most important dinosaur discoveriesContinue Reading
Preston Minnesota is located along the Root River in scenic Historic Bluff Country! Also known as “Minnesota’s Trout Capital” Preston is a family-fun destination offering visitors a variety of entertaining, educational, and recreational activities to choose from. We are home to the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery and we are theContinue Reading
Verona Area Chamber of Commerce VACC and the Badger Prairie Needs Network hosts the Verona Winters Farmers Market. This is a family friendly community event with live music, tables to sit and visit, food trucks, market vendors, and more! We were looking for a place to hold our market indoorsContinue Reading
By Kylie Compe – Before you ask about the troll out front or why he’s grumpy, you need to ask: do you have the Sunflower today? If the answer is yes, you’d better take a seat and order one ASAP. If the answer is no, still take a seat becauseContinue Reading
By Gil Lagasca – It has been two full years since we had the pleasure to visit The Inn at Irish Hollow in Galena Illinois. However, the memories of our experience and the pleasure of meeting Tony and Bill, the owners of the Inn, have stayed with us just asContinue Reading
By Matthew Schumann – Tyrol Basin is South Central Wisconsin’s premier ski hill. Now, before any of you readers of the “Internationale” or “Colorado Ski” Type-Variety get all uppity, just remember: the Driftless does what it does with the terrain the dinosaurs and glaciers gave us. Military Ridge is aContinue Reading
By Erica Howe – A stately building built on Viroqua’s main street, The Historic Fortney started its life as a hotel in 1899. Since then, there have been a myriad of owners, each with their own ideas for renovations. As the years wore on and the building wore out dueContinue Reading
Sparta Winter Sports Start planning your winter travel now! Enjoy all that Sparta has to offer this winter! With warm and welcoming lodging, quaint shops, quiet dining an wide variety of winter activities – You will love this not-so-far getaway! Whether you are snowshowing in our 60 acre Memorial ParkContinue Reading
So, what’s your story? Where were you born? How long have you been here in the Driftless, What keeps you here?I was born through no fault of my own in California. I married a woman from southwest Wisconsin and fell in love with Wisconsin as well! My roots are wellContinue Reading
Decoding the Driftless A Film of Science Exploration and Adventure Check out the trailer for Sustainable Driftless’ new feature-length documentary film, Decoding the Driftless. It’s a wild ride of adventure through the air, across rugged landscapes, on and under the water, through a secret underworld, and across time itself to explore andContinue Reading
What’s your story? I was born in New York, to newly immigrant German parents. I was raised in Beloit, Wisconsin, mostly by a single mother – in the 1970’s – a time when it was difficult to be a divorcee. My brother and I had a lot of time onContinue Reading
