The design feels organic—both rustic and refined—framed by the whispering trees and wide Wisconsin sky. With more than a thousand seats, the Hill Theatre somehow manages to feel both expansive and intimate. The stage opens toward the surrounding forest, allowing the evening’s changing light to become part of the production.Continue Reading
That was all-day Friday. Lisa assured me that some campers – customers and vacationers – cancelled their reservations for the weekend, because of the scary weather on Friday, even though (when all was said and done and camped) Saturday and Sunday were perfect. I looked around, seeing what looked likeContinue Reading
One of the most famous edible mushrooms is the striking golden chanterelle. This golden yellow mushroom is beautiful in appearance and has a fragrance sweet like candy. One of the most coveted culinary ingredients, the growing conditions for this mushroom have yet to be replicated commercially making them extremely rareContinue Reading
Kick things off at the Costume Contest, where guests of all ages can show off their best child-friendly costumes. Winners take home $150 worth of farm-fresh meats, along with other fun prizes. For little adventurers, the Grass Maze is a perfect alternative to the traditional corn maze—easy to navigate, safeContinue Reading
How Do You Pronounce It? So you won’t be shy about bringing up the game in sports conversations around the water cooler, here’s the correct pronunciation: koob. Rhymes with tube and rube. How Did the Kubb Culture Get Started In Eau Claire? In 2007, Eau Claire hosted the first promoted andContinue Reading
Credits:Producer: Ellie KatzEditor: Morgan SpringerAdditional Editing: Dan Wanschura, Claire Keenan-Kurgan, Ruth AbramovitzHost: Dan WanschuraMusic: Blue Dot Sessions Feature image by Jasmine Lu- A Petri dish with Physarum polycephalum, or slime mold. Computer science researcher Jasmine Lu used the slime mold as a “living wire” in a smartwatch at the University ofContinue Reading
There you will find a public restroom, drinking fountain, as well as a place to rest your feet & read up about the Elma area. The Visitor Center is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. in season (roughly May-September). The Old Roundhouse Trail is a hardContinue Reading
Do you have a life philosophy that you live by?Never rush through life. If there’s a cool cloud formation to look at, stop and spend the time to look at it. If I want to stop and share something I would like to say or share, I hope you tooContinue Reading
I am also a musical theater nerd, and I’ll happily spend hours analyzing and discussing every detail of a show we have just seen with my son. Art fuels me—whether it’s creating on top of a non-traditional art surface like a map or piece of sheet music, plein air paintingContinue Reading
Who is your personal hero?My Dad, he gave me the mindset that you can accomplish anything with hard work and determination. Do you have a life philosophy that you live by?“Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn’t work hard”, and “Tomorrow is not a given”. What do you like mostContinue Reading
Have you read any good books?I’m a slow reader but the one I’m nearly finished with now is called “The $64 Tomato“. I like it because it is essentially about all the effort we are willing to put into the things we are passionate about, things that are personal toContinue Reading
The “back to the earth” movement of the 70’s arose partially as a backlash to post-World War II manufacturing hubris, but also as a fear of the grim nuclear saber rattling of the Cold War. Bestselling books in the 70s included The Foxfire Book—all six volumes. People wanted to beContinue Reading
From this view, I can see the strong Mississippi surging with fresh snowmelt; all I can do is hope that it doesn’t get too high like it did last Spring. I move my eyes away from the captivating River and look a little closer at what is around me. TreesContinue Reading
Credits for REAP/SOW: BuzzkillProducer: Rowan JacobsenAdditional Reporting: Alyssa Jeong Perry, Teresa CotsirilosExecutive Producers: Adizah Eghan, Theodore Ross, Brent Cunningham, Tom LaskawySenior Producer: Alyssa Jeong PerryMusic Arrangement: / Audio Engineering: Sound SanctuaryTheme Song: Sandra Lawson NduFact Checker: Naomi Barr Feature Image: Dan Wanschura / Points NorthContinue Reading
Who We Are Three Waters Reserve is a mission-driven event center and nature reserve offering private venue rentals, nature-based educational programming and public trails. Owned by a charitable land trust, proceeds from TWR venue rentals support conservation efforts on the property and in the Sugar River watershed. Our team is aContinue Reading
Cassville is a small village located along the main channel of the Mississippi River. Nestled between the scenic bluffs and the mighty Mississippi River, Cassville is surrounded with natural beauty, and the quiet and peace of days gone by with activities to fit anyone’s definition of relaxation. There are plentyContinue Reading
Best Outdoor Adventures for You and Your Dog Wildcat Mountain State Park – Ontario, WIThis park is a must-visit for towering bluffs, scenic overlooks, and winding trails. Spring rains bring fresh greenery, and the trails are perfect for practicing leash manners on different terrains.Training Tip: Muddy paws are inevitable! KeepContinue Reading
Years later, love brought Tony to Sparta, Wisconsin, and eventually to the Driftless Area, where he found solace in the clean surroundings and the promise of opportunity. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to open a successful Italian restaurant in Sparta before setting his sights on Onalaska. It was here, overlookingContinue Reading
By Erica Howe – The Driftless Area is renowned for beautiful natural spots, both on and off the beaten track. But how to find the waterfalls, groves, rock formations, and prairie spaces that aren’t on any tourist maps? Well, there is an activity that can help with that. Geocaching isContinue Reading