Category: Blogging on the River

This year has been unique and the concept of travel and play has had to evolve. Specifically, “gramping” or a “grandcation,” has become a new approach to vacation and play growing in popularity! Vacations have traditionally involved multiple generations, but gramping is a special getaway dedicated to that of the grands and grandkids. Whether it…

You can now nominate your favorite Wisconsin brewery on the official Travel Wisconsin Facebook nomination post. While your vote can be cast for any Wisconsin brewery, don’t forget about the many sudsy brews in the La Crosse Region! The La Crosse Region is proud to host 608 Brewing Co., Turtle Stack Brewery, and Pearl Street Brewery in La…

What Should Your Next Hobby Be? Find out what your next hobby should be. When you’re ready, use your results to plan your road trip to the La Crosse Region! Take the quiz and find how your interests and personality lead to compatible hobbies for you! When you’re ready, use your hobby inspo to help…

Have you enjoyed the Apple Blossom Scenic Drive yet? Early to Mid-May is the peak season to experience the natural beauty of rolling hills covered in blossoming apple trees. Plan to bike or drive the 17-mile route before the season ends!  Ride along the bluff-top roads that overlook the Mississippi River and La Crosse, and descend into the…

The Safer At Home order issued by Governor Evers has banned non-essential travel with few exceptions. One of the exceptions defined in the order relates to outdoor activity.  Outdoor activity is essential to provide both physical and mental health benefits during these unprecedented times.  Here in the La Crosse Region, there are great outdoor resources…

Local wineries, distilleries, and breweries all present unique beverages, eccentric ambiances, and distinct characters all their own. If that isn’t enough to peak your interest, check out these 5 reasons to crave local craft beverages!

The La Crosse area has a unique offering of waterways strewn throughout the coulees and valleys of the Driftless Region.  Pristine trout streams, acres of scenic backwaters, tributaries, numerous rivers, and lakes all abound in the area offer more than 119 freshwater fish species.  It may sound silly but now is a great time to…