Here we are. I told you it would be a short trip, only about fifteen minutes from my old home. From the outside, it looks like a plain white clapboard building. It reminds me a whole lot of the school from the television show Little House on the Prairie. DoContinue Reading
Junk Devotion Cheryl and Philip (Woody) Woodward of Pine Island, MN. Both fully employed, but also have Junk Devotion, a hobby/business. “Approximately 15 years ago we started seeing ideas for turning trash into treasures and we were hooked.” The picking part of the job isn’t as glamorous as it sounds.Continue Reading
If you want an up-close encounter with the Driftless region perhaps the best way to experience it is through the many parks and bike trails that crisscross this special place. Nothing brings the magic of the area to life like a bike ride down an old railroad track that hasContinue Reading
Winter Activities for You and Your Dog Winter in the Driftless Area is not just a time for cozying indoors; it’s an opportunity to engage in fun and invigorating activities with your dog. Let’s explore some expanded ideas: Snowy Strolls: Imagine walking through a winter paradise, your dog leaping joyfullyContinue Reading
What is your biggest accomplishment?I have lots of thoughts on this one, the first being that I haven’t achieved it yet. Another thought I have is simply remaining relative healthy–it’s a hard world we live in. And yet another is related to the relationships and ways of engaging with otherContinue Reading
Named the #1 “Best Small Town for Adventure” TWO years in a row by USA Today, Savanna beckons with character and history. Whether you’re high above the Mississippi, or right down in the water you’ll find big adventure in the small town of Savanna, Illinois. Continue Reading
Now that the weather is starting to get nicer and it’s more pleasurable to explore the Driftless, one of the hidden-in-plain-sight treasures are the trout streams. Forgotten by the glaciers that swept the Midwest thousands of years ago, these little watersheds that cut our coulees are full of clear cleanContinue Reading
Baraboo Wisconsin. The town that “pulls you in” … and around! There are some amazing places in the Driftless! Because of this, it is all too common that we miss opportunities to visit some of these amazing places and adventures. One such place is Baraboo. Once we got word ofContinue Reading
Who is your personal hero?My personal hero would be my dad. I refer to him as a true Renaissance man. He loved music, hunting, and later in life, he taught himself how to wood carve. He was a leader in his community and church, sharing his talents with others. DoContinue Reading
Do you have a life philosophy that you live by?I always put a smile on my face. ( I have stage 4 cancer and try not give this disease attention, instead I focus on the positives in my life and just keep going and planning my life.) What do youContinue Reading
Nicholas played everything from classic medleys, which included “Riders on the Storm,” by The Doors, to his own original pieces of work. It was highly effective at setting the tone and mood of the rest of the evening. After Nicholas was done giving us all the good vibes, the mainContinue Reading
He may not have the name recognition of other famous chefs, but by the end of this article, you will place him among them. For starters, Alan is a James Beard award-winning chef, although I doubt you will hear him tell you that. If you aren’t familiar, it is aContinue Reading
When you arrive on the grounds, you find a place to park and then taken into the grounds by UTV or bus. Everyone who volunteers their time to help drive is friendly, sharing their Larryfest stories and some information to help you enjoy your weekend. There are two stages, TheContinue Reading
Trying to guess how they’ll get back to the original tune… or fire logs… or something. But that’s Jazz. It’s malleable and it too, can occasionally melt your face off. The Joe Policastro Trio started their set with “The Jet’s Song” from West Side Story. Then they did “Take OnContinue Reading
Today we are going to start at the Al Ringling Theatre. Al had wanted to give back something to the community that had been his home for many years and finally decided upon building a theater. But not just any theater. It had to be as modern and as safeContinue Reading
Evidence shows that prehistoric people from over 10,000 years ago sought shelter in the surrounding areas close to devil’s lake. However, the first undeniable evidence of people at the state park dates back about 1,000 years and comes from mound builders. This evidence can be seen through the diverse moundsContinue Reading
Tell us about one person who stands apart or has influenced you while here in the Driftless. One of my favorite people is Karen Innis. She is a Realtor and also an artist who does custom framing in our store. She shares many of my similar beliefs and values, andContinue Reading
Swing dance was always a very interesting but seemed very complicated. Professional dancers who flip, swing, and twirl their partners all over the dance floor. I am NOT one of those people, but I was drawn to it. Now my 2023 era of thinking was swing dance had literally diedContinue Reading