At the heart of Driftless Wisconsin is Crawford and Vernon counties, defined to their west by the Mississippi River and by the Kickapoo Valley which runs through each. Never touched by glaciers, the Driftless Area is characterized by its beautifully sculpted topography. Forested hillsides reach down to valleys cut into limestone bedrock by cold-water trout… Read more »
From its sculpted bluffs to its mighty river and all the places in between, Winona, Minnesota, has unparalleled beauty mixed with cool urbanity and old-world charm that proves that yes, you really can have it all in one enchanted place. We love the outdoors – our lakes, rivers, trails, outdoor concerts. And oh, those festivals!… Read more »
Branches Winery is a charming boutique winery. They are known for their award-winning cold climate wines, produced from 10 varieties of grapes, plus other local fruits. They have something for every palate ranging from dry, oaked reds and crisp whites to luscious, sweet, table and dessert wines. They are proud to be one of the first… Read more »
Trempealeau Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to explore our historic downtown and the beautiful Mississippi River. The Trempealeau Main Street Historic District has maintained its “turn of the century” architecture and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. Near Main Street, there are several quaint inns and hotels on the river as well as a… Read more »
Explore Wisconsin’s very own “Stonehenge”! Kinstone is a modern megalithic garden with stones weighing up to 35 tons and standing up to 23 feet tall! Come to Kinstone to enjoy the beauty and peace of this sacred stone sanctuary that leaves you feeling as if you have visited an older world in a different time…. Read more »
Sparta is a choice destination nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of western Wisconsin. Known as the “Bicycling Capital of America” with multiple trails and paved rides to choose from. Over 200 miles of routes that include tunnels, wildlife and back to nature experiences. Our downtown offers a rich history, with a diverse blend of… Read more »
Hidden Trails Corn Maze is La Crosse’s Agri-tainment venue. Open Wednesday-Sunday, Sept 7 – Nov 2, 2024. Hidden Trails offers 4 corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, weekend wagon rides, farm animals, and fall decor and more! Get lost in over 5 miles of paths in a 12-acre corn maze. Weds-Fri: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm… Read more »
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will forever be a spiritual destination for visitors from all over the world. The Shrine is nestled in on over 100 acres of God’s Country in the Mississippi River Valley. In addition to the many beautiful chapels, statues, gardens, and devotional areas, the Shrine has a full service café and gift shop open daily.
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge has a Visitor Center on Brice Prairie with many displays and exhibits, a bookstore, and over two miles of trail through a renovated sand prairie. Occasional Saturday family programs are held here. Children and… Read more »
We are the Outdoor Recreation Alliance, and we believe trails are for everyone. Providing a resource that’s truly free and accessible to the community is of high importance to our organization and remains part of both our mission and vision for impact. If we are successful, the future of our community will look like a… Read more »
