There are many advantages to fishing this jewel of the Midwest. The Driftless abounds in hidden creeks, some of them not much more than a trickle, yet still home to populations of brown trout, and sometimes the native brookies. While the Driftless contains its share of full-sized rivers suitable forContinue Reading
A Tasting Worth Talking About The evening featured some of the most sought-after, nearly impossible-to-find pours in one lineup. The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)—George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Thomas Handy, Eagle Rare 17 Yr, and Sazerac 18—was fully present. That alone would have been enough to draw collectorsContinue Reading
No one had ever done it before. This was it: a chance at total freedom and release on the water — with only herself, her body and her boat to rely on. Traci just had to figure out how to make it happen. Credits:Producer: Ellie KatzEditor: Morgan SpringerMixing andContinue Reading
It begins up near Mount Horeb and flows east down the ridge and curves south. The watershed is much larger than I gave it credit for. This area is cared for by the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association and encompasses a drainage area of some 170 square miles situated betweenContinue Reading
Party at the Pool The FAC (Family Aquatic Center) supports an area pet rescue organization by hosting a pet swim, hosting other local non-profit activities for summer youth events, as well as supplying healthy outdoor activities for the community and surrounding areas. You can enjoy a Private Party with friendsContinue Reading
Learn by doing! The Dodge Center Public Library has a selection of items, a Library of Things collection that you can check out for free with your library card. They have everything from sports equipment to technology, musical instruments, and more! You might find a new hobby! Keep your brainContinue Reading
Visit the Rock Falls area and escape America’s #1 anti-activity, sitting. Activate your mind with what nature has to offer. You body will follow without even realizing it! Rock Falls, IL is the start of the magnificent Hennepin Canal. Lining the waterway is a paved walking and bike path, andContinue 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
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
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
On a recent visit with friends, one friend kept remarking “I have never seen this before.” Yet, he lived only a few miles away. My first experience was seeing it on T.V., on an unusual show called Beyond Bizarre. The most recent popular show to feature it is TheContinue Reading
Where art and nature meet While Caponi Art Park may have begun as the work of one person, in 1992 it was incorporated as a nonprofit to preserve and enhance Tony’s vision for generations to come. Performances by the region’s top artists began in 1996. Over the years the ParkContinue Reading