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Issue #228 May 9, 2013

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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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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Issue #225 Mar. 28, 2013

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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Kids & Families - Winter 2012

Weather Permitting: Come and Play!

Parks & Rec puts on ice skating activities across EC

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Issue #215 Nov. 1, 2012

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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Outdoor Adventures (Fall/Winter 2012)

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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Rethinking Our Rivers

River Videos

a collection of videos to keep you rolling down the river

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Fall Harvest 2012

Take a Hike

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

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Issue #209 Aug. 9, 2012

Not Really Northwoods?

our area was once much more prairie than forest

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Issue #208 July 26, 2012

A Cut Above

U.S. Chainsaw Sculpture Championships return to EC

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Issue # 206 June 28, 2012

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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Issue #203 May 17, 2012

Off to the Wood Tick Races

Red Zone Sports Bar pits tick against tick

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Issue #202 May 3, 2012

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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Outdoor Adventures 2011

Climbers Find Their Bliss Cliff Side

a beginner's guide to rock climbing

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Local Fishing Gear

believe it or not, great tackle is made right in our backyard

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Weekend Getaway Adventure Spots

four highly recommended locales outside the Chippewa Valley for recreation hounds

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Women in the Outdoors

Beaver Creek event encourages wilderness exposure

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Issue #201 Apr. 19, 2012

Touring Tiffany Bottoms

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

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Issue #196 Feb. 9, 2012

Indie Fitness

local trainer’s new DVD has Bon Iver on board

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Issue # 191, Nov. 25, 2011

Battling the Cyclocross

hardcore cyclists to invade town for multi-terrain race

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Issue #184, Aug. 18, 2011

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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Issue #182, July 21, 2011

Anyone Hankering for Winter? Free Skate It Up

Enjoy a winter activity without the below freezing temperatures and all the irritating white stuff on the ground. In fact, enjoy a winter activity during the summer heat!

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Eau Claire Express Want A Baseball History Center

If you know anything about Eau Claire’s history, you know that baseball is an important part of it. Eau Claire’s first minor league team, the Eau Claire Bears, was formed in 1933.

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Issue #180, June 23, 2011

Keep On Rollin'

the Roller Girls gear up for second season

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Issue #179 June 9th, 2011

Not Your Average Go-Kart

the Midwest Karting Assoc. takes it to another level

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Unprofessional Fishermen

local web video series brings fishing shows down to earth

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Nature Valley Grand Prix

huge bike race rushes back to downtown Menomonie

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Issue #177 May 12th, 2011

Menomonie Regatta

speedy boat race zooming towards Lake Menomin

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Giant Synchronized Kites!

local kite enthusiast’s dream of flying group takes ... flight

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Issue # 176 Apr. 28th, 2011

ValleyCat Version Five

area’s coolest bike race comes prowling back to town

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Issue #175 April 14th, 2011

Menards Hops on the Kubb Wagon

If you haven’t heard of Kubb, then you should probably educate yourself. The “Viking chess” game is one of the most popular lawn games in the Chippewa Valley, and its popularity is growing rapidly.

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Junior Links

a great opportunity to get youths involved in golf

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A Facelift for the Brickyard

Stout-area disc golf course gets a $30,000 revamp

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Either Oar: Oceanic Rower

Last year, a 22-year-old woman from Ohio oared her way across the Atlantic Ocean in 70 days to bring a spotlight on the worldwide need for clean drinking water. Now she’s coming to Eau Claire to stress the importance of the same issue.

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Climbers Find Their Bliss Cliff Side

a beginner's guide to rock climbing

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Local Fishing Gear

believe it or not, great tackle is made right in our backyard

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Weekend Getaway Adventure Spots

four highly recommended locales outside the Chippewa Valley for recreation hounds

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Women in the Outdoors

Beaver Creek event encourages wilderness exposure

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Issue #170 Feb. 3rd, 2011

New Locally Made Magazine About Kubb

The godfather of Eau Claire’s kubb frenzy, Eric Anderson, has created a new magazine called Kubbnation to celebrate all things kubb.

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Ice, Ice Boating

local father and daughter warm up to chilly sport

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New Eau Claire Horseshoe League Trots Into Town

Did you know Eau Claire has a horseshoe club? Well we do, apparently, and they’re in the process of recruiting new members.

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Punt Pass Kick Dominic

local teen wins NFL contest

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Eatery Embraces Wintery Events

The Waterfront Bar & Grill in Menomonie is hosting some great “kick-ice” recreational events this winter – for real; there will actually be a kickball tournament on the ice.

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Issue #167 Dec. 16th, 2010

Pedal Like Hell

local cyclist brings popular race event to Valley bars

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Issue #164 Nov. 4th, 2010

The Woodturners Guild

local group prepares for its annual extravaganza of wood

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Issue #162 2010-10-07

Skating By

Eau Claire plans several skateparks around the city

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Eau Claire County Adds Extension to ATV Rails

The Eau Claire County Parks & Forest Department recently opened a new All-Terrain Vehicle trail.

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It Takes a (Scary) Village

Renaissance fairgrounds become Halloween-packed village

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Issue #157 2010-07-29

It's All Coming Back

local boomeranger helps U.S. win world title

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Ultimate Man

local Frisbee-er helps U.S. win world title

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Issue #153 2010-06-03

Nature Valley Grand Prix

Menomonie hosts stop on huge, two-day bike ride

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Eau Claire Triathlon

first-ever local endurance event may become an annual happening

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Issue #151 2010-05-06

Wheeling the Dirt

local off-road cycling group gets active with local trails

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Locals Hope to Break Hula Hooping Record

While you probably can’t break the fastest underwater handcuff escape (10.66 seconds), Chippewa Vallians have the opportunity to help break the Guinness World Record for “Most People Dancing with a Hula Hoop.”

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