{"id":22085,"date":"2026-04-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/?p=22085"},"modified":"2026-04-19T13:24:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T18:24:06","slug":"signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-22076 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MainPhoto.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MainPhoto.jpg 400w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MainPhoto-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MainPhoto-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff9900;\">I<\/span>f you\u2019re wondering how locals on the West Coast of Wisconsin know spring is on its way, it rarely happens all at once. It\u2019s quieter than that.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe it\u2019s the first barge slowly pushing upriver on Lake Pepin, cutting a dark line through the last of the ice. Or the return of trumpeter swans gathering in Maiden Rock Bay, their calls carrying across the water. Then come the first motorcycles rolling along the Great River Road\u2014a welcome sound after a long winter, echoing off the bluffs and signaling that warmer days aren\u2019t far behind.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Soon after, lights flick on in village storefronts, patios are swept, and doors reopen along the Wisconsin side of Lake Pepin. Shops and eateries ease back into the season, ready to welcome visitors and locals alike for the simple pleasure of being out again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now Streaming: John McGivern&#8217;s &#8216;Main Streets&#8217; <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John and Emmy visited several West Coast of Wisconsin members <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scandihoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scandihoo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.culturalcloth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cultural Cloth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stockholmpie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stockholm Pie<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.township23distillery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Township 23<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pepinpicklefactory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pickle Factory<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavenderbluff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lavender Bluff Farm<\/a>, and more!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mainstreets.tv\/west-coast-wisconsin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>View the Epis<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>ode<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-22131 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logo-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logo-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logo-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Stunning Stays for Large Groups<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Designed for groups of sixteen or more, these spacious, amenity-rich rentals set the stage for unforgettable summer gatherings\u2014whether it\u2019s a family reunion, friends\u2019 getaway, or a relaxed corporate retreat. Book early to claim some of the West Coast of Wisconsin\u2019s best days; the sweetest stretches of summer fill quickly (and fall dates are worth grabbing now, too).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once you\u2019re here, lean into the local advantage. Ask your host where to dine, drink, explore, and shop\u2014they\u2019ll point you to the spots that make a group trip feel effortless. Looking for something extra memorable? Many local businesses are happy to create customized private experiences, from curated dinners to hands-on workshops, designed just for your group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-22081 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stockholm.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stockholm.jpg 400w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stockholm-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Stockholm Ha\u00fcs <br \/>Stockholm, WI<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The property is unlike anything else in the region. Two distinct homes, connected by a dramatic atrium, offer the rare luxury of togetherness and privacy. You can gather as a group when you want, then retreat to completely separate spaces when you need. With 8 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, and sleeping up to 16, it\u2019s ideal for reunions, multi-family trips, wellness retreats, and milestone celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Then there\u2019s the amenity people can\u2019t stop talking about: the 45-foot saltwater pool and cabana, tucked among old-growth trees. Floating here, surrounded by forest and sky, feels genuinely magical\u2014more boutique resort than vacation rental, and unlike anything for hundreds of miles. Add the extra-large entertaining deck, wood-burning fire pit, and wood-fired hot tub, and it\u2019s easy to see why people return again and again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-22080 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MaidenRock-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MaidenRock-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MaidenRock-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Maiden Rock Retreat<\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Maiden Rock, WI<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Housed in a beautifully renovated historic creamery and opened in 2020, the retreat sits above Lake Pepin with sweeping views that immediately set the tone for a memorable stay or gathering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The property is designed for people to come together. For overnight stays, it comfortably sleeps up to 16 guests, with two private suites and two first-floor bedrooms\u2014ideal for families, friend groups, or multi-generational trips. Inside, guests gravitate toward the great room, anchored by a large bar, fireplace, pool table, and games that naturally turn evenings into long, relaxed conversations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-22074 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Birchwood.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Birchwood.jpg 400w, https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Birchwood-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Birchwood Acres<\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Stockholm, WI<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set on 12 private bluff-top acres overlooking Lake Pepin, this expansive, design-forward home feels both elevated and effortless\u2014where big views, beautiful interiors, and generous gathering spaces make it easy to settle in and stay awhile.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The home comfortably sleeps up to 20 guests, with multiple king bedrooms and a separate bunkhouse that gives everyone their own space while still keeping the group connected<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewestcoastofwisconsin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11539 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Driftless-Area-Mag-VISIT-WEBSITE.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"54\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stunning Stays for Large Groups Designed for groups of sixteen or more, these spacious, amenity-rich rentals set the stage for unforgettable summer gatherings\u2014whether it\u2019s a family reunion, friends\u2019 getaway, or a relaxed corporate retreat. Book early to claim some of the West Coast of Wisconsin\u2019s best days; the sweetest stretches<span class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":22078,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.4.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin Driftless Area Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin Driftless Area Magazine\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin Driftless Area Magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin Driftless Area Magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Driftless Area Magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/driftlessareamag\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-04-01T17:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-19T18:24:06+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WestCoastFeature.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1035\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"425\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Steph Edi\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Driftless Area Magazine\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/driftlessareamag\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/driftlessareamagazine\"],\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#logo\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/driftless_logo_8_grass.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/driftless_logo_8_grass.jpeg\",\"width\":262,\"height\":65,\"caption\":\"Driftless Area Magazine\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#logo\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/\",\"name\":\"Driftless Area Magazine\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#primaryimage\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WestCoastFeature.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WestCoastFeature.jpg\",\"width\":1035,\"height\":425},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/\",\"name\":\"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin Driftless Area Magazine\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#primaryimage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-04-01T17:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-19T18:24:06+00:00\",\"description\":\"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin Driftless Area Magazine\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin\"}]},{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#webpage\"},\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#\/schema\/person\/01f97639a8ebbe0e2b21bfe3e7c1f4a4\"},\"headline\":\"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-04-01T17:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-19T18:24:06+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#webpage\"},\"wordCount\":614,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WestCoastFeature.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Current Issue\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#\/schema\/person\/01f97639a8ebbe0e2b21bfe3e7c1f4a4\",\"name\":\"Steph Edi\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#personlogo\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/23617148855485f31765e00ac8ee1dde?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/23617148855485f31765e00ac8ee1dde?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Steph Edi\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/uniminds.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/author\/stephdamedi\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin Driftless Area Magazine","description":"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin Driftless Area Magazine","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin Driftless Area Magazine","og_description":"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin Driftless Area Magazine","og_url":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/","og_site_name":"Driftless Area Magazine","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/driftlessareamag","article_published_time":"2026-04-01T17:00:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-04-19T18:24:06+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1035,"height":425,"url":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WestCoastFeature.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Steph Edi","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#organization","name":"Driftless Area Magazine","url":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/driftlessareamag","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/driftlessareamagazine"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#logo","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/driftless_logo_8_grass.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/driftless_logo_8_grass.jpeg","width":262,"height":65,"caption":"Driftless Area Magazine"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#logo"}},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#website","url":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/","name":"Driftless Area Magazine","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#primaryimage","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WestCoastFeature.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WestCoastFeature.jpg","width":1035,"height":425},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#webpage","url":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/","name":"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin Driftless Area Magazine","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#primaryimage"},"datePublished":"2026-04-01T17:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-19T18:24:06+00:00","description":"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin Driftless Area Magazine","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin"}]},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#webpage"},"author":{"@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#\/schema\/person\/01f97639a8ebbe0e2b21bfe3e7c1f4a4"},"headline":"Signs (and sounds) of Spring: John McGivern Visits the West Coast of Wisconsin","datePublished":"2026-04-01T17:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-19T18:24:06+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#webpage"},"wordCount":614,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2026\/04\/01\/signs-and-sounds-of-spring-john-mcgivern-visits-the-west-coast-of-wisconsin\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WestCoastFeature.jpg","articleSection":["Current Issue"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#\/schema\/person\/01f97639a8ebbe0e2b21bfe3e7c1f4a4","name":"Steph Edi","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/#personlogo","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/23617148855485f31765e00ac8ee1dde?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/23617148855485f31765e00ac8ee1dde?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Steph Edi"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/uniminds.com"],"url":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/author\/stephdamedi\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22085"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22085"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22085\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22134,"href":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22085\/revisions\/22134"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22078"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}