🌿 Embracing February’s Diversity in the Driftless Area The Driftless Area offers a unique blend of indoor and outdoor activities perfect for February’s chilly days. Let’s explore my top 12 suggestions for this month: Indoor Agility Classes: Indoor agility classes provide a stimulating environment for your dog to learn and play. TheseContinue Reading
We’re excited to announce on April 21st, 2022, Drift Cycle and the La Crosse Neighborhoods, Inc. re-launched the Drift Bike Share and Ride at Burns Park in La Crosse, Wisconsn. This is a re-launch and Drift is excited to build on the first successful year that exceededContinue 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
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
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
The recreation hub of Dunn County, Menomonie is a playground for outdoors and sports enthusiasts of all kind, home to the beautiful Red Cedar River! The recreation hub of Dunn County, Menomonie is a playground for outdoors & sports enthusiasts of all kind. Nestled in the heart of Northwestern, WisconsinContinue Reading
Birdwatching, as a hobby, is a venture for the common man into a rich man’s bad habit. There was a vast history of collecting and harvesting birds that was quite popular to the nobility of early America. Rich plumage was a badge of honor and wealth positioned on the hatContinue Reading
You know the phrase, “rain, snow, sleet, or shine”? Well, in Eau Claire, WI we get all four of those throughout the year. But, that doesn’t keep everyone from stepping outside. Eau Claire wouldn’t be the city it is without the draw of the great outdoors. Winter in Eau ClaireContinue Reading
The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County is one of the best systems in Illinois with more than 10,000 acres of natural areas, recreational areas, lakes, rivers and forests to explore. From watching migratory birds being banded to boating at Rock Cut State Park, you’re sure to find all the outdoorContinue Reading
By Lydia Jones – Hiking the Driftless … With Kids When I was pregnant with my first child, I had the sinking feeling that my days of hiking, adventure and outdoorsy living, were coming to a rapid and premature end. I couldn’t really wrap my head around the idea ofContinue Reading
Electric bicycles (“e-bikes”) have been around for quite some time now in Asia. Here in America, we understood how they worked, but did not readily adapt to them. It’s also to no surprise that we as Americans have led the world in bicycle ownership, but were low in actual bikeContinue Reading
By Shane Peitscher –With our kids having a fall break, Jenn and I set course for a long weekend trip to southern Wisconsin. Being fans of the New Glarus’ Spotted Cow, we figured it was our turn to make the beer run. With New Glarus Brewing Company only being distributedContinue Reading
By Willow – My mind wandered, as it will when unfocused. I somehow got caught up in winter’s of younger days. I soon became lost in memories of times long past, when taking a body shot had little more effect than perhaps a slightly bruised ego. It didn’t take longContinue Reading
Premier artisanal winery, cidery, farm, and orchard – Wild Hills Winery (formerly Weggy Winery) is a premier artisanal winery, cidery, farm, and orchard nestled among the rugged beauty of the Driftless region of Wisconsin. Located on 80 acres of forest, fields, and meticulously cultivated vineyards, Wild Hills Winery provides aContinue Reading
ATVing & UTVing In Black River Country Jackson County trails open May 15 – Oct 15 and Dec 15 – Mar 15Clark County trails open May 15 – Oct 31 and Dec 15 – Mar 15 There are many places to ride all-terrain vehicles in the Upper Midwest but theContinue Reading
Night sky viewing guide If you’re tired of being cooped up inside with your normal evening plans cancelled, why not give stargazing a shot? The night sky above us is vast and just waiting to be explored by you! There is no need for any fancy equipment to enjoy aContinue Reading
The Parks Around Red Wing Minnesota Red Wing boasts an incredible 35 parks in its city limits, from neighborhood pocket parks to He Mni Can-Barn Bluff and Memorial Park, as well as a variety of recreational venues, like Mississippi National Golf Links and the Red Wing Water Park. Each providesContinue Reading
Oak Ridge / Wet Bark Recreation Area The campground’s five campsites are considered primitive, designed to furnish only the camper’s basic needs. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, table, and vault toilet. The horse trailer parking area has picket lines and a small corral. The parking areaContinue Reading