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
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
Whether you’re fishing in the river, golfing with friends, biking the trail, or on a ropes course 30 feet in the air, there’s something for everyone. In Lanesboro nature here isn’t just scenery or a canvas for outdoor recreation; it’s a teacher, reminding us of life’s rhythms. For those seekingContinue Reading
Earlier that afternoon my little guy and I had stopped at one of our favorite places, Rumble Seats, to grab a sweet treat to celebrate the end of school. Rumble Seats brings back nostalgic memories from my childhood. The place has a drive up, walk up and indoor seating area.Continue Reading
Houska Dog Park: A 5-acre, fenced dog park on the east side of Houska Park. Amenities include drinking fountains, restrooms, adequate parking, and doggie bag dispensers. Hixon Forest: offers nearly ten miles of hiking and mountain biking trails through the wooded bluffs. Each trail within the park is dog-friendly. DogContinue Reading
“Mystery” from The Waters are Shaking the Moon, and “Tango No. 6” from Six Tangos, ©copyright by William Grosvenor NeilMusic in So Many Words podcast ©Copyright by William Grosvenor NeilImages by Pamela Neil, and Ia Imerlishvili used by permission. By William Grosvenor Neil Continue Reading
This same wonder washed over me as an adult as I stepped through those doors. It was like seeing it through the eyes of a kid again the moment I was among the stalactites and stalagmites. We wandered down the paved path, careful not to step off the trailContinue Reading
Do you have a life philosophy that you live by?It’s simple. Love. What do you like most about yourself?That I can be myself and not “worry” about what others are thinking. If you could change the world, what would you change?Wow. Big question. More women to be in positions toContinue Reading