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Tiffany Bottoms Wetland Train Ride

Ever feel like cruising through the wetlands in an open-air antique train at relaxing speeds? Don't worry, if things really get out of hand you could hop on out and tuck and roll. That’s what an open-air train is all about right?

Let your freak flag fly at the Freak 5K

Now you can finally combine your love of physical exertion, music, and socializing at this year’s Freak 5K in Chippewa Falls (August 27). The 20+ obstacles placed throughout the race will be sure to keep things interesting for both the runners ...

Safe cycling in the sizzling summer heat

Summer heat got you down? Whether you’ve taken to begrudgingly cranking up the AC in your place of residence or choosing to spend your free time in some sort of body of water to cool down, there is one thing you don't have to change: your commute.

5 tips on surviving your first kayak adventure

Itching to hop into a kayak and splash into a Chippewa Valley river ... for the very first time? Sweet. Here's a list of tips to help the beginner kayaker avoid some common mistakes, and a list of local shops to help get you started.

Half Moon Lake get less pollutanty?

Do you remember last summer when there were sporadic announcements proclaiming which lakes you could swim in that afternoon? Like, every day? Like, every minute? Something about bacteria or something, and your kids could sprout an extra eyeball?

In massive Wisconsin tree news ...

Are you a local tree lover? Then you’re not alone. Did you know that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources maintains a detailed record of the largest trees in the state? Oh, yes. These are the so-called "champion trees."

Chippewa Valley Roller Girls gearing up for season two

Chances are you may have cheered the girls on flying up and down the track at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center. For those of you haven’t yet experienced the magic that is roller derby, you’re missing out. Right now, recruitment is a top priority.

UPDATED: Mayor Randy's scum sucker

Menomonie Mayor Randy Knaack is so tired of all the scum in his fair city, he’s literally built a machine to rid Lake Menomin of its stinky problem. Menomonie’s picturesque-if-not-for-the-decaying-algae body of water, may soon be getting a makeover.

Surf's up, Sheboygan!

Every year Sheboygan plays host to a pretty unique competition - the Dairyland Surf Classic. Yep – Dairyland *Surf* Classic. Since the event began in Michigan in 1987 as a small surf contest, it currently gathers surfers from ...

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.