Category: Fun things to do in La Crosse

5 Things to Know: Between the Bluffs Beer Wine Cheese

A couple hands fill beer glasses out of the beer tap

By: Sara Walters Between the Bluffs: Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival – Saturday, April 28 Beer, Wine and Cheese. It’s a Wisconsinite’s dream combination. Celebrated each spring in La Crosse, this favorite event is one of the city’s most popular festivals. Here’s what you should know before you shine up your stein and head to… Read more »

5 Cures for Cabin Fever

5 Cures for Cabin Fever

By: Sara Walters 5 Cures for Cabin Fever Are you done with winter? Us too. Luckily, La Crosse County has an abundance of activities to help beat that cabin fever while we wait for the weather to warm up. Here are a few ideas to get you off the couch and back into the community…. Read more »

10 Places to Get Your Culture On

By: Sara Walters Ready to be inspired? La Crosse County and the surrounding area offers a variety of entertaining art centers for your visiting pleasure. From classic cars to marine masterpieces, the region has an eclectic mix of exhibits to choose from. Viterbo University Gallery Located on the campus of Viterbo University in the Fine… Read more »

5 Things to Know Mt. La Crosse Ski and Snowboard

Pull out those skis and snowboards – or just rent them for a day – and enjoy the thrill as you zip down the hills and valleys of Mt. La Crosse.  Here are five reasons to head to Mt. La Crosse this winter… Carve long after Halloween is over When someone on skis or a snowboard… Read more »

An Accessible Adventure

Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Mississippi River Valley.  We have some great ideas to help you get outside and enjoy the best of nature in our area and have a truly accessible vacation.Upper Missisisippi U.S. Fish & Wildlife Visitor CenterThe Center is located on Brice Prairie in Onalaska and is completely… Read more »

Views From The Air: Grandad Bluff (Video)

Grandad Bluff has become not only a destination point for thousands, but also a symbol of this great Coulee Region…MORE

Driftless Wisconsin Wine & Cheese Trail Launches October 13-15, 2017

Activities planned at 14 wineries and creameries throughout Southwest Wisconsin The Driftless Wisconsin Wine & Cheese Trail premieres October 13, 14 and 15, with special activities at each of fourteen businesses. This new collaboration between the state’s renowned dairy industry and its growing wine industry invites travellers to visit estate wineries and local creameries, tasting… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Paddle Away! Popular Paddle Rentals in La Crosse County

La Crosse County is known for the bluffs but lest we forget about the other side of things. With the Mighty Mississippi and it’s back waters, Lake Onalaska, Lake Neshonoc, the La Crosse River AND the Black River, we have plenty of opportunities for those who seek to explore via paddling. Wondering where you can… Read more »