Category: Blogging on the River

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 »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

5 Favorites You Didn’t Know Were From La Crosse County

Believe it or not, La Crosse County has a few claims to fame. Here’s a list of 5 things that stemmed from the area we know and love…in some way or another… LaCroix You’re probably familiar with this bubbly brand. You may also know, or wouldn’t be surprised, that it is the number one sparkling water… Read more »

5 Famous People From La Crosse County

This city is not only a great location to visit, but also a hometown to many well-known names. If you needed more reasons to visit La Crosse County take a look at who (or what) claims it as their birthplace… #5-Gottlieb Heileman Heilman is best known for founding The G. Heileman Brewing Company in 1858… Read more »

5 Things You Need to Know Before You Go: Holmen, Wisconsin

  Who’s out enjoying the beautiful spring weather? ????‍♂️ McGilvary Road/Bridges in Holmen offers a gorgeous walk through marshland of the Van Loon Wildlife Refuge.????? #getoutside #explore #nature #wildlife #hiking #wakingtrail #recreation #holmenwi #lacrossecounty #explorelacrosse A post shared by Explore La Crosse (@explorelacrosse) on May 4, 2017 at 3:34pm PDT By: Anastasia Penchi Holmen is… Read more »