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… Read more »

Scooping Season is Here! What better way to celebrate the warming temps than to savor frozen custard or your favorite ice cream flavor! Even better, Wisconsin boasts of a multitude of dairy farms, contributing to the feel-good taste in every bite. We’ve pulled together a list of some legendary, La Crosse Region ice cream parlors… Read more »

Wisconsin’s beer scene is well known and one to savor. “With hundreds of breweries across the state and thousands of delicious beers, we certainly have many reasons to cheers,” states Travel Wisconsin. But which brewery is truly un-brew-lievable and ranks above the rest? Travel Wisconsin has created the Wisconsin Brewdown to find out. You can now nominate your… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »