PADDLE ON: How local paddlers can embrace the Eau Claire River’s more exciting waters

How can a community of pond paddlers and lake lovers embrace the challenges and opportunities presented by more exciting waters?

Sweet Creams: Eau Claire's Casey’s Creamery makes its own ice cream, popcorn, and fudge

Step into Casey’s Creamery on Keystone Crossing and the first thing that greets you is the aroma. In this case, it’s the delicious smell of fresh-based caramel apple pies. On a recent afternoon, manager/baker/ice cream maker Ralph Couey ...

Let’s Get Crafty, Y’all

AR Workshop in Chippewa offers creative DIY options

‘Love well, work hard, and play harder,” has always been the motto of the Bergs. Kathie Berg and her daughter, Taylor, consider Chippewa Falls their hometown. With a vibrant downtown area filled ...

For Whom the Belfry Tolls

former church housing gift shop to be demolished

At the busy intersection of North Farwell and East Madison streets in downtown Eau Claire stands a lonely former church that will soon be demolished. This is the shared location of the Belfry House of Gifts ...

Right on Target: Action City’s new axe throwing range

V1 staffer takes aim at Action City’s axe throwing range

If you head just past the pizza counter in Action City and stop near the rock wall, you’ll hear the telltale sound of sharp steel smashing into wood. That’s right ...