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Best of La Crosse County 2016: Beyond La Crosse County

Best of La Crosse County 2016: Beyond La Crosse County One of the many things that makes La Crosse so great is it’s location: on the Mississippi, in the heart of the Driftless Region, and just a few hours from major cities like Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Chicago. While we certainly believe that you can find… Read more »

Signature Sights of the La Crosse Region

Catch the Best Views Grandad Bluff Grandad Bluff has become not only a destination point for thousands but also a symbol of the beautiful Coulee Region. The 600-ft high bluff overlooks the city of La Crosse. The view of the Mississippi River Valley includes the three states of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Wisconsin Trails readers voted this… Read more »

Best of La Crosse County 2018: Arts & Entertainment

Best of La Crosse County 2018: Arts & Entertainment Every year, La Crosse’s cultural arts scene gets a little bit stronger. As our community grows more diverse, so do your interests, and we’re gradually seeing more options for taking in live music, visual arts, and other entertainment. Our Arts & Entertainment categories celebrate all La Crosse County… Read more »

Welcome to the La Crosse Region

Holmen | La Crescent | La Crosse | Onalaska | Town of Campbell | West Salem The La Crosse Region Whether you are looking for a vacation or just a long weekend, the La Crosse Region offers something for everyone. Plan your stay nestled between towering bluffs and along the grand Mississippi River. With indoor… Read more »

Wisconsin Great River Road

Wisconsin Great River Road Up for a road trip? Enjoy beautiful scenery, access to excellent hiking, fishing, and boating, rugged bluffs, and of course the picturesque Mississippi River along the Wisconsin Great River Road. U.S. Highway 35 covers 250 miles in the state of Wisconsin, from Prescott in the north to Kieler in the south…. Read more »

Best of La Crosse County 2017: Arts & Entertainment

Best of La Crosse County 2017: Arts & Entertainment Every year, La Crosse’s cultural arts scene gets a little bit stronger. As our community grows more diverse, so do your interests, and we’re gradually seeing more options for taking in live music, visual arts, and other entertainment. Our Arts & Entertainment categories celebrate all La Crosse County… Read more »

7 Things You Didn’t Know About the La Crosse Region

The majestic bluffs and grand Mississippi River are the backbones of the La Crosse Region. However, there are some unique facts about the area that you may not know! Test your knowledge and check out seven things you may not realize about the La Crosse Region! 1. Choice Destination: La Crosse was voted the 2019… Read more »

Fishing in the La Crosse Region

Fishing Near La Crosse, the Upper Mississippi sprawls well beyond its main channel, creating hundreds of tiny islands, channels, and deep pools which harbor more species of fish than any other temperate-climate river in the world. Walleye is king in these waters, but you can catch just about anything here: sauger, northern pike, shovelhead sturgeon,… Read more »

Things to Do in the La Crosse Region

Things to Do in the La Crosse Region We have many things to do in the La Crosse Region and cheese isn’t the only thing cultured here. The arts are alive in this river paradise! Not to mention the regional festivals which, year after year, offer fun for visitors and residents of all ages. They say fun-loving folks like us… Read more »

4 Places to Spend the 4th in La Crosse County

Blogging on the River, Festivals, Food & Drink, French Island, Fun things to do in La Crosse, La Crosse Events, Sara Walters, West Salem By: Sara Walters Ready to beat the heat this Fourth of July? These four spots feature all you’ll need—food, drinks, water and plenty of fun. Lake Neshonoc Pack a lunch and put on your swimsuit! Neshonoc Swarthout Beach is a… Read more »