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Winter at Camp Manitou

kids enjoy snowshoeing, hiking during two-day camp

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Winter Wonderland Returns

Winter After Hours an antidote to the snowy season blues

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Four Flying Eagles 
Aim for 2018 Olympics

“We have four Eau Claire natives, Flying Eagles members who are on the U.S. Ski Team and aiming for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, “ shared Zach Jastrow, a member of the Eau Claire Ski Club ..."

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Get On the Ice

first-ever winter fest and games will warm up winter on Lake Altoona

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129th Annual Silver Mine Invitational

The Flying Eagles are the feeder club for the Eau Claire Ski Club, one of the oldest ski clubs in the nation who are known internationally their ski jumping tournament. This year’s 129th Annual Silver Mine Invitational will be Friday and ...

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Learning to Fly

from the Great Depression to the 21st Century, the Flying Eagles Ski Club has been launching dreams for Chippewa Valley kids

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Undead On Arrival

best friends create zombie-battling role-playing game

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Whoya Think You Are?

party game designed to elicit humor, insights

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Web Series Gets Couch Potatoes Ready for Deer Hunting

Deer hunting season is upon us and as folks get ready to head into the woods, most are thinking more about bagging that 30-point buck than about the strain the unusual physical activity will put on their couch-bound bodies ...

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Yoga Classes Will Raise Funds for Free Clinic

Yoga is promoted as a practice that can help one’s mind, body, and spirit; now it’s helping the community, too. That’s the motivation behind a series of monthly classes being launched by Eau Claire yoga teacher Sarah Kay Thearin ...

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DVD Mixes Cardio, Core – and Indie Rock

Every good workout needs a great soundtrack, and a new locally created exercise DVD will do just that. Jeff Rogers of Rogcity Fitness, sometimes known as “Bon Iver’s personal trainer,” has been working on his second music-infused workout ...

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Time to Hit the Sheets (of Ice)

in Eau Claire, learning to curl is just a stone’s throw away

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Ice Age Trail Expands in Chippewa County

Wisconsin’s 1,200-mile hiking marvel, the Ice Age Trail, just got a little longer, thanks to hard-working volunteers. Last month, 149 volunteers put in more than 3,700 hours of labor to build 1.5 miles of new trail in Chippewa County ...

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Express Alum Pitches Big-League No-Hitter

Early in their history, the Eau Claire Express had back-to-back losing seasons in 2005 and 2006. The following year, however, brought a silver lining: Pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, who went 4-2 in 10 starts for the Express in 2006, became ...

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A Swing and a Hit

Sport Warehouse offers indoor sporting space

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Get Out of Town

Farm-City Day aims to foster agricultural appreciation

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Preseason Prep: The Team vs. The Band

Blugolds – football team and marching band alike – start preseason warmups and take the field together

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Local Talent

a list of locals – who were either born, raised, or educated here – who went pro

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The Day the Packers Came to Play

in 1935, a bunch of guys from Chippewa Falls came close to beating the Green Bay Packers – at least for the first half

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First-Rate Frisbee

team full of UWEC grads takes world Ultimate title

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International Fall Fest returns to downtown Eau Claire

International Fest will be awash in red, white, and blue

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Skate Lovers Roll On

drive begins to build second Eau Claire skatepark

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Carson Park Gets Crafty

vendors, music, and fun galore at Festival in the Pines

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World-Class Kubb

Eau Claire players score silver at world kubb tourney

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Come On An' Join the Convoy

annual Eau Claire Big Rig show adds tractor attractions

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U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship

carvers compete by crafting chainsaw-ed wonders

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Lasers, Anyone?

Action City preps brand new heist-movie-style laser maze

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Martial Arts Mastery

pankration instructor wins worldwide

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A Different Track for Pinehurst

volunteers whip new bike park amenities into shape

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Signature Golf

exploring the signature holes of some great local golf courses

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New Dog Park Coming Soon?

Dogs need exercise too – even in the dog days of summer – and that’s where dog parks come in. Eau Claire’s off-lease recreation area, also known as the Otter Creek Dog Park, provides pooches with nine acres in which to chase their own ...

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The Valley's Love-A-Fair

have fun (and funnel cake) at the Northern Wis. State Fair

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A Sporting Chance

as American kubb evolves, serious competitors emerge

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Ultimate Achievement

seven UWEC grads on team bound for world disc tourney

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Rogcity's Downtown Workout Tour

You don’t always have time to get to the gym. And on top of that, sometimes it’s nice to get outside and bask in the beauty of your community. Luckily, our downtown is ripe with workout options that don’t require a treadmill or even a dumbbell...

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The Big Beautiful Gym Grid (Summer, 2014)

a rundown of local gyms and all they have to offer

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So Long, Suckers: what to do about wisco bugs

Getting outside for exercise or recreation this time of year can put you in touch with Mother Nature’s most bountiful gifts to Wisconsin: Bright summer sunshine. Lush forest pathways. Enormous bloodthirsty mosquitoes. Notice we ...

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Local Tips for Buying Your New Bike

Now that the summer season has hit the Chippewa Valley, it’s time again for riders to take to their bikes and hit the trails! Volume One asked some local bike shops what they would recommend for young adults looking to get some fitness in now ...

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Alone Together: Some Runners Find Strength in Numbers

Running can be a solitary sport. You don’t need teammates or coaches. You don’t need opponents. Other than shoes – and, these days, probably an iPod – you don’t need gear. All you need is the willingness to pound your feet on the pavement ...

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Wings & Wheels

Menomonie fest offers air and auto adventure

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The Birds Are Back in Town

citywide count of feathered fliers planned for May 14

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A River Adventure for Kids

Calling all Indiana Jones enthusiasts and Dora the Explorers ages 8 to 16 for the annual Chippewa River Adventure Camp on Saturday, April 26, from 8:30am to 4pm at Round Hill near Durand. “I love the outdoors,” says Sam Worple ...

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Holy Snowshoes, Eau Claire!

I know we’re pretty sick of snow by now, and the mere mention of the word is becoming forbidden, but bear with me for a moment, because this is pretty exciting. The United States Snowshoe Association has chosen Eau Claire to host ...

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Spirit of Adventure

the people you meet in the great outdoors put nature’s value in perspective

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5 Regional Railways We Turned Into Bike Trails

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Trails On Trial

some local rail trails may be at risk after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling

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A River Adventure for Kids

Calling all Indiana Jones enthusiasts and Dora the Explorers ages 8 to 16 for the annual Chippewa River Adventure Camp on Saturday, April 26, from 8:30am to 4pm at Round Hill near Durand. “I love the outdoors,” says Sam Worple ...

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Holy Snowshoes, Eau Claire!

I know we’re pretty sick of snow by now, and the mere mention of the word is becoming forbidden, but bear with me for a moment, because this is pretty exciting. The United States Snowshoe Association has chosen Eau Claire to host ...

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Spirit of Adventure

the people you meet in the great outdoors put nature’s value in perspective

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5 Regional Railways We Turned Into Bike Trails

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Trails On Trial

some local rail trails may be at risk after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling

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Thrown Together

EC-produced kubb film follows journey to championship

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Passion On Wheels

new shop opening to serve local skateboard scene

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The Big Beautiful Gym Grid (2014)

a rundown of local gyms and all they have to offer

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Yoga: More Than You Imagine

It’s not only for gurus and models: Yoga can benefit everyone, veteran teachers say.

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Dancing Up a Storm

Dance like nobody’s watching. This statement is cutesy, trite, and meant to be a metaphor. But darn it, I’m taking it literally, and that’s why I’ve spent almost every Saturday morning for the last two months at Zumba class ...

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Into the Sky

annual ski jump fest returns

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What to Do at the New Pinehurst Park

If you want to ski, sled, snowboard, skate, or snowshoe in the Chippewa Valley, look no further than Pinehurst Park on Eau Claire’s north side. Over the past year a dedicated group of volunteers has put in countless hours transforming ...

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Catchin’ the Red Eye

IT’S A PRETTY UNIQUE THRILL to be skiing down a mountain, poles up bouncing off the fresh powder as you guide yourself through the pristine winter scene. For the last 40 years, the Red Eye Ski Club has pursued that exact feeling, taking trips ...

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Bring Your Dead Out

zombies, plague stalk EC natives’ role-playing game

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These Colors Do Run

Eau Claire’s Carson Park to host popular ColorDash 5K

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Back to School Bruise-A-Thon

free event launches 2013 roller derby season

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The Return of the Rock-N-Roll Kickball Classic

It’s back, baby. After a year hiatus, the much-begged-for Rock-n-Roll Kickball Classic will return this September in all its glory. The two day festival and kickball tournament will run Friday and Saturday Sept. 6-7 at Cinder City Park in Altoona ...

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The Search Is On

EC scavenger hunt will have you looking high and low

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Knocking Your Block Off

national kubb tourney brings lawn sport’s best to EC

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A Truly Ultimate Adventure

duo hits the road to document Ultimate Frisbee subculture on video

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New Place to Skate

skateboard plaza coming to Lakeshore Park

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Free-use Floatation

Every summer there are tragic headlines about deaths on some of the many waterways in Wisconsin, deaths that often are entirely preventable. A new loaner life jacket program is aimed at keeping these waterways safer ...

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A Grand Day to Bike

4th annual Nature Valley Grand Prix zips into Menomonie

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Over the Top

National Armwrestling Championship comes to Eau Claire

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Going for Gold

There’s gold in them thar hills” – and rivers and streams. Learn how to pan for gold at the Prospecting for Gold class Saturday, June 1, from 9:30 to 11:30am at the Wise Nature Center of the Beaver Creek Reserve near Fall Creek. Mike Wiersma ...

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Talkin' Playoffs

NCAA Softball Championship hits Carson Park

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A Wild Ride: local rivers pick up speed for kayakers in spring

Though the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers are usually pretty docile, when the snow starts to melt they pick up speed and make some kayakers pretty happy with some wild rides. We...

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Comin' Round the Mountain

A look at the thriving local off-road biking scene

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Navigating the Fairway

author finds golf-course owners defy stereotypes

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Time to De-trash the Forest

The heavy-duty junk – stuff like tires, appliances, and even hazardous waste – illegally dumped in the Eau Claire County Forest has prompted a heavy-duty cleanup. The Our...

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Spinning the Globe

Harlem Globetrotters bring hoop hijinks to North High

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Stepping Up

unique troupe taps into on 100-year-old dance rituals

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Running with the Dogs

Beaver Creek Reserve offers a taste of dog sledding

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Silver Mine Invitational #127

127th installment of North American Ski Jumping Contest

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Broomball Fever

a different take on hockey, without the skates

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The EC Curling Club: Sweep-Sweeping Away Since 1876

If you’re looking for something unique to do in the winter that is inside yet also on ice, check out curling. Curling is a very social winter sport that can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. The Eau Claire Curling Club is nothing new ...

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The Eau Claire Ski Club: Taking the Leap Since 1886

Eau Claire is naturally a great area for skiing, with its rich Scandinavian heritage, the abundance of hills, and the support of local businesses and media.

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Weather Permitting: Come and Play!

Parks & Rec puts on ice skating activities across EC

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British adventurer to speak at The Grand Theatre

Some days I wish an old wizard would knock on my door and offer to take me on an adventure. Dave Cornthwaite did not wait for wizard tricks to spark his imagination. He stepped out his front door and starting going on adventures all on his own ...

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4 Radical Regions to Climb Rocks

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3 Sweet Places to Pitch a Tent

we asked local experts, and this is where they recommend

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6 Stellar Spots to Stride and Ride

we asked local experts, and this is where they recommend

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4 Awesome Locales to Paddle in the Fall

we asked local experts, and this is where they recommend

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Unknown Territory

journeying from Boyd Park to New Orleans by kayak

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River Videos

a collection of videos to keep you rolling down the river

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Take a Hike

see the leaves, feel the sun, suck some of the crisp autumn air

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Not Really Northwoods?

our area was once much more prairie than forest

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A Cut Above

U.S. Chainsaw Sculpture Championships return to EC

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Two-wheel Parking

Every tried to wrangle your bike lock around a massive tree trunk? Or wandered aimlessly looking for a rack, only to settle for a sign or a railing? Put your frustrations aside, because there will (likely) soon be a standard amount of space ...

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Pack the Park

outdoor series combines cardio and high fives

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Off to the Wood Tick Races

Red Zone Sports Bar pits tick against tick

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Local Supplier of Quality Kubb Sets Opens for Biz

Kubb Farm, a new local business, owned and operated by Aaron Ellringer, has got you covered for all your Kubb equipment needs. The strategic Nordic lawn game has swept the Chippewa Valley in recent years. But, that said, a kinda big problem for ...

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Wisconsin Bike Challenge Has been Issued!

If you want a fun, easy way to promote health, wellness, and bicycling in your home or workplace, then get signed up for the Wisconsin Bike Challenge. This four month long (May 1 – August 31) free event is for anyone who wants get rewarded for ...

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Touring Tiffany Bottoms

all aboard for a mini-train tour of a spectacular Wisconsin wetland

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Indie Fitness

local trainer’s new DVD has Bon Iver on board

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Battling the Cyclocross

hardcore cyclists to invade town for multi-terrain race

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Get Your Freak On

Warrior Dash-style ‘Freak 5k’ returns to Chippewa Falls

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Menomonie Native Joins the Major Leagues

It’s every athlete’s dream to play a professional sport, but rarely does this dream ever become a reality. Recently, local product and UW-Milwaukee player Cole Kraft signed with the Rockland Boulders.

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Saddled Up

Memorial High School has an Equestrian Team?

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