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Action & Leisure

top picks for getting out & having fun

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Best Beach

Big Falls County Park (600 Big Falls Forest Road, Fall Creek) tops the list for best beach yet again! After a short walk through the trees, time seems to stand still. The beauty is...

Best Body of Water for Recreation

Volume One readers made the most of this challenging year, and they made it clear the best place to make the best of this year is Lake Wissota, where you can cast a line for...

Best Bowling Alley

Wagner’s Lanes and The Complexx (2159 Brackett Ave., Eau Claire) takes the lead for the 11th consecutive year as the Valley’s favorite place to bowl. With a...

Best Campground

If you spent a night under the stars in the past year, you ought to see the stars at these three local campgrounds. Coon Fork County Park in Augusta is where the nature trails and...

Best Dance Studio

Readers have voted Diamond School of Dance (2861 Mall Drive, Eau Claire) to the top again for the 10th year in a row...

Best Golf Course

With lush fairways and views that are out of this world, Hickory Hills (E4080 Hickory Road, Eau Claire) ranks as our...

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

Whether you’re pursuing hardcore training or just looking to stay healthy and active, our readers found these...

Best Run/Walk

Committed to keeping our butts in shape this year, our top three run/walk events all went virtual! The Eau Claire...

Best Ski Destination

Taking the top spot again this year, Christie Mountain (W13755 County Road O, Bruce) provides year-round fun for the...

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

Though their 2020 season was another COVID-19 casualty, Eau Claire Express Baseball still won the hearts of our readers...

Best Sports / Recreation Event (Non Run / Walk)

The unique flavor of our area and events with a cause grace the list this year. Readers particularly enjoyed Big...

Best Trail for Biking

Biking is not only a beloved pastime in the area, but something we were actually still able to do this year! Readers...

Best Trail for Cross-Country Skiing

Beaver Creek Reserve (S1 County Highway K, Fall Creek) offers 9 miles of regularly groomed trails, maps, and directional...

Best Trail for Hiking

So, you got sweet hiking boots for Christmas, or maybe you’ve had them forever. The Chippewa Moraine Ice Age Trail...

Best Yoga Studio

Whether you’re new to yoga or you’re an expert yoga instructor, these studios are the best places to get...

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