After meditation, I set out to tour around the festival grounds, searching for destinations that I could cover and write about. The Backwoods Stage lays nestled in the woods past the Honeybee campground. A small clearing serves as the seating area, speckled with trees and glow-in-the-dark jellyfish. I wend myContinue Reading
Wheaton Ball League The park boasts 3 baseball fields and is the home filed of the Wheaton Ball League, which has been a part of the township for 46 years! The league is completely volunteer run and is all about the kids having fun playing ball and learning the game! Continue Reading
Who is your personal hero?I have several-My Dad-who had a pretty horrible childhood, broke the cycle of abuse and built a loving family and had a ‘why not’ attitude that took us on so many adventures! He died over 10 years ago and I miss him every day.My Mom-who REFUSEDContinue Reading
What Eau Claire winter lacks in warmth, it makes up for in beauty and adventure. With an abundance of snowy trails to explore, local shops to spend money at, and events to attend, Eau Claire is the perfect haven for winter family fun or just a weekend getaway. Here areContinue Reading
Amanita Books Enter a magical, cozy atmosphere, and curl up with your book of choice at Amanita Books . This enchanting, fairytale-like bookstore is stocked with used and rare books of all kinds. Amanita Books is inspired by woodland creatures and the world of literature, so it’s no wonder whyContinue Reading
By Jonathon Howe – I can tell it’s going to be a hot one as I roll up to the Prairie Gate at The Pines Music Park in Eau Claire, WI. The sun is beating down on a blue awning that stands over the check in table for press members.Continue 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
Join Us! In the secluded heart of Wisconsin’s wild, where hayfields stretch endlessly under open skies, a roar rises each summer that shakes the very earth. This is Rock Fest—a sanctuary for the untamed spirit, where the pounding of drums and screaming guitars ignite the air, and freedom roars its loudest.Continue Reading
Join Us!Summer Jam is the ultimate summer playlist brought to life. It’s the music you crank up with the windows down, out on the lake or at a backyard BBQ. Summer Jam isn’t a festival bound by a genre, but defined by the summer vibe we all love. When:June 19-20,Continue Reading
Join Us!Founded in 2015, Blue Ox Music Festival is a three-day outdoor music and camping experience in beautiful Eau Claire, WI. Pert Near Sandstone, a bluegrass band from Minnesota, helps curate the festival to create a fun and family friendly vibe. The festival features some of the hottest bluegrass, rootsContinue Reading
Wild, Wild WiscoWelcome to Hoofbeat – “Wild Wild Wisco!” Since our inception in 1987 in the picturesque setting of Cadott, Wisconsin, we’ve been the heart and soul of summer fun for country music lovers. Celebrated as the largest 3-Day Country Music & Camping Event in the US, our festival hasContinue Reading
Downtown Eau Claire’s home to the performing, literary, and visual arts. Check out the website below for more events information! When:Season 2026 Where:128 Graham Ave., Eau Claire, WI Continue Reading
Dog-Friendly Eau Claire You don’t need to worry about who let the dogs out in Eau Claire because here, they are always welcome. If you’re planning a trip to Eau Claire with your fur baby, here are some tips on where to stay, where to eat, and more of dog-friendlyContinue Reading