For our money, little compares to the beauty of early morning sunlight spilling into the alley behind the former Big Lots building. Our readers, on the other hand, found other spots a bit more attractive. Big Falls County Park, east of Eau Claire, offers a mix of forest, rapids, and Eau Claire River vistas that continue to enchant locals. Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls wins second place with its opportunities to explore and enjoy the fresh air. Third place Beaver Creek Reserve, north of Fall Creek, hosts more than 400 acres of natural beauty just waiting to be hiked. –Eric Rasmussen