As a child, Miss Tess grew up in a bountiful musical atmosphere. Her parents would sing traditional folk songs to her every night before she went to sleep. And the sounds of 1930s swing tunes filled the house as her musician parents rehearsed with their band. Having built on that foundation to launch a… Read more »
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Explore Archaeology in July with MVAC
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The Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center offers a variety of programs throughout the month of July for both youth and adults at UW-La Crosse. Enrollment is still open for the following programs. Learn more and register on UWL’s Continuing Education website at www.uwlax.edu/conted/archaeology-workshops/ “Temples & Tombs of the Americas” will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday,… Read more »
Motorcycle Riding Wisconsin’s Driftless Region (Video)
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You never know what you’re going to get when you turn onto a county highway in Wisconsin–it might be straight as an arrow through corn and soybean fields for dozens of miles, or it might be a twisting, turning, sightseer’s adventure…See more on Motorcycling in La Crosse County.
Eagle Viewing Area Ribbon Cutting
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Interstate 90-Exit 3 Rose Street-US 53 Improvement Project Eagle Viewing Area Ribbon Cutting Carrying over 32,000 vehicles per day, Rose Street at Interstate 90 represents a major gateway to the La Crosse area and Wisconsin. These improvements made possible by Federal, State and local funding, including Wisconsin Community Sensitive Design Funds in excess of $800,000,… Read more »
Children’s Museum of La Crosse Participates in Blue Star Museums
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The Children’s Museum of La Crosse is proud to be a participant in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel and their families… Read more »
Guided Backwaters Canoe & Kayak Tour
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Public Invited to Paddle and View Wildlife Habitat from the River La Crosse, WI – Mississippi Valley Conservancy offers its second annual paddle tour of the Onalaska Canoe Trail on the north side of Brice Prairie at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018. This event is part of the Conservancy’s 2018 “Linked to… Read more »
Trail Trek Event Offers Discovery and Challenge
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Second Annual Hiking “Challenge” to Feature Treasures of Protected Lands LA CROSSE, WI – Friends, families, and organizations are invited to hike the Trail Trek Challenge – a team treasure-hunt and fundraising event that takes place on La Crosse area nature preserves on Sunday, June 10, kicking off at 8:00 a.m. at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference… Read more »
5 Things to Know: Country Boom
By: Sara Walters This summer is going to be booming. With an impressive lineup of country stars hitting the stage at the newly-formed festival, Country Boom, the La Crosse area is excited to host this fun-filled event. Here are five things you should know before you head to the festival on July 11-13, 2019. Location,… Read more »
2018 NCAA® Division III Women’s and Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships
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Explore La Crosse is happy to welcome the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Women’s and Men’s Track & Field Outdoor Championships, taking place May 24-26 at Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. This is the the fourth time UW-La Crosse has hosted the… Read more »
5 Things to Know June Dairy Days
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You wouldn’t be in Wisconsin if you didn’t celebrate all things dairy. Kick-off your summer fun with this annual festival that does just that! June Dairy Days 2018 will take place June 1st – 3rd at Village Park in West Salem, WI – just a short drive from La Crosse. A family favorite Start… Read more »