Take a Hike: Great Local Hiking Spots

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

See the leaves, feel the sun, suck some of the crisp Autumn air on some of the area's best hiking trails ...

Fall Colors 101

how those leaf things change colors

Most of us vaguely remember hearing the word “photosynthesis” at some point in school. But for those who pulled a Ferris Bueller and played hooky that day, let’s take a quick refresher course ...

Get Your Freak On

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

Prepare to get your “freak on” at this debut Warrior Dash-style event. Beginning near Irvine Park at noon, the Freak 5k was created by Fit Elite of Eau Claire, a workout facility on Mall Drive.

Unprofessional Fishermen

local web video series brings fishing shows down to earth

“The guys out there on TV with all that stuff just aren’t representing a lot of us,” says Chance Orth, an Eau Claire native and one of the founding members of the web series Unprofessional Fisherman.

We Like Bikes

Eau Claire scores “Bike Friendly” award

The City of Eau Claire is now among the top cycling friendly cities, according to the League of American Bicyclists.

Wheelin' to Work

national Bike to Work Week runs June 6–10

We all know biking is an enjoyable pastime for anyone and everyone. It’s good exercise, fairly inexpensive, and can be done alone or with as many people as you want. In addition, it’s relaxing and ...

Erik’s in Eau Claire

Erik’s Bike Shop opens local store

For all of you biking enthusiasts in the Chippewa Valley, a new bike shop just opened in Eau Claire. Erik’s Bike and Board, a small chain founded by Erik Saltvold with 14 stores in Minnesota...

Opening Shot | January 28, 2010

Opening Shot | January 14, 2010

Snowcial Winteraction

new winter event series starts on EC’s East Hill

Winter After Hours is a social get-together that offers ice skating, kubb, snowshoeing, snow sculpting, hot beverages, a fire pit, and wintry music under the pristine and festively lit Boyd Park.