• 5 Things You Need to Know Before You Go: Mississippi Mayhem

    By: Anastasia Penchi If the word “mayhem,” is involved – it has to be good. Mississippi Mayhem (a reference to the river – not the state) is a car show featuring pre-1965 cars and pre-1975 motorcycles that will be held at the La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds in West Salem on Sept. 8-9. It is described…

  • Kayak Fishing in La Crosse County (VIDEO)

      The Mighty Mississippi and it’s beautiful backwaters have proven to be a high class fishery time and time again. The river has served as a host to several major fishing tournaments such as the Bassmaster Elite, several Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) events, and most recently, the KBF Trail with Kayak Bass Fishing. See what…

  • 10 Historic Places in La Crosse County

    For all you history buffs out there… La Crosse is home to more historic places than most people realize! 10. Joseph B. Funke Company If you’ve previously visited La Crosse, WI and stayed at The Charmant Hotel, stopped in to grab a cup of locally brewed coffee, or maybe treated your sweetheart to dinner, you’ve…

  • Things to Know Before You Go: Coulee Con

    By: Anastasia Penchi Is gaming your passion? Do role playing games get your brain spinning and your heartbeat thumping? Are you more interested in assisting as storm giant King Hekaton is tasked with keeping order among the giants or do you prefer to wield the medieval swords of Amtgard yourself? Do you long to dress…

  • 5 Things You Need to Know Before You Go: 2017 Great River Folk Festival

    By: Anastasia Penchi Folk music is the original music of the working people. The term has been used to describe the music made by whites in the rural South, but it also includes the music of the Southern blacks, Native Americans, Mexican-Americans, Cajuns and others. Realistically, there is no origin – it’s more an oral…

  • River Revelry in La Crosse

    La Crosse is known by locals as the place where three rivers meet… The superstar of these three rivers is the Mississippi, first made famous by Mark Twain and his novel, “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”  La Crosse has a population of just more than 50,000 people, and is considered one of the main stopping points…

  • Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Video)

    The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe began as a blessed and holy inspiration enhanced with the dedication and hard work of many generous faithful. It forever will be a spiritual destination for pilgrims all over the world, who yearn for peace, love, and compassion that Our Lady of Guadalupe promises. The Shrine of Our…

  • Canoeing, Kayaking, and other Paddling in La Crosse, Wisconsin (Video)

    When thinking about kayaking, and other paddling the meandering waterways of the La Crosse area are an absolute paradise for paddlers of every stripe. Take the family on a gentle canoe ride through relaxing wetlands courses, or enjoy moderate to strenuous kayaking adventures along the Mississippi, Black, or La Crosse Rivers. Canoe trails, launches, and…

  • Family Vacations in La Crosse, WI (Video)

    Family vacations are always the most memorable, but finding activities for everyone to enjoy can sometimes pose a challenge. Every parent has faced the problem: how do you keep the kids engaged AND have it be fun for you, too? Will they be bored? Will they eat the food? Well, on your trip to La…

  • Miranda’s Choice: 7 Can’t Miss Restaurants in La Crosse County

    The hardest choice to make while visiting La Crosse County is where to eat! There are so many delicious options, making the difficult choice a good problem to have. Lucky for you, we’ve made that decision easier. Here are seven places you won’t want to miss while visiting La Crosse County. 1. Blue Moon This…