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Best Beach

Volume One readers have again voted Big Falls County Park as their favorite beach, with its secluded location, calming...

Best Body of Water for Recreation

Open year-round, Lake Wissota (18127 County Highway O, Chippewa Falls) boasts 6,300 acres of water and a 285-foot...

Best Bowling Alley

There’s good, clean, family fun to be had at Wagner’s Lanes (2159 Brackett Ave., Eau Claire), which once...

Best Campground

Just outside Eau Claire in Augusta is Coon Fork County Park, which won Best Campground AGAIN this year for a lucky 13th...

Best Dance Studio

For the ninth year in a row, Volume One readers have decided that the most en pointe dance studio in the Chippewa Valley...

Best Golf Course

For the ninth year in a row, Hickory Hills (E4080 Hickory Road, Eau Claire) has topped the list as Volume One...

Best Place to Get Fit (gym, club, etc.)

Keep your summer bod in shape and check out these great places to get fit. Planet Fitness (3015 E. Hamilton Ave., Eau...

Best Run/Walk

There’s a block party, a musical mile, cool swag, and awesome views of the city and rivers. Basically, the Eau...

Best Ski Destination

Christie Mountain (W13755 County Road O, Bruce) offers fun for all ages and abilities, from snowboarding, skiing, and...

Best Sledding Hill

After the first snowfall, kids and adults alike try to find the best hill for sledding. If you’re so inclined...

Best Spectator Sports Team

Eau Claire Express Baseball once again hits it out of the park with a first-place spot as the Valley’s Favorite...

Best Sports / Recreation Event (Non Run / Walk)

The Silver Mine Invitational (2770 Silvermine Drive, Eau Claire) ski jumping competition attracts athletes from around...

Best Trail for Biking

Whether biking is in your blood or you’re a newbie to the pastime, the Chippewa Valley has a trail that’s...

Best Trail for Cross-Country Skiing

Offering ski trails for beginners and the more advanced, Beaver Creek Reserve was voted Best Trail for Cross Country...

Best Trail for Hiking

Beaver Creek Reserve is readers’ first choice for hiking: With more than nine miles of trails open year round...

Best Yoga Studio

For the third year in a row, Latitude 44 Yoga Studio (414 E. Madison St., Eau Claire), stretches beyond the competition...

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