Check Out These 6 Flowery Hiking Trails

wildflowers abound on regional creekside walks, woodland paths

There’s no better way to see wildflowers in the Chippewa Valley than a hike. Wildflowers bloom from spring through autumn. Because of that, which ones can be seen on a trail in May will be much different than when hiking it in July or September...

Wholesome Endeavors: Local Dietitian Offers Tips on Using Food as Fuel

how focusing on empowering foods and help your body heal

When Hannah Koschak worked at a hospital as a registered dietitian helping people manage disease, she quickly realized people needed more guidance on the importance of nutrition and disease prevention. That’s what led her to start her business, Wholesome Endeavors, last year...

Ski Your Way to Winter Fitness

CV Nordic coach touches on local ski interest, offers tips for season

If there's one thing that's absolutely, positively true this season, it’s that interest in Nordic and cross country skiing this year is at an all-time high. Though this year...

Dairy Alternatives in the Dairyland

UW-Stout Nutrition and Dietetics student offers tips for getting calcium in your diet, without the dairy

It’s no wonder why folks are pushed to drink lots of milk when “Drink your milk” and “Got Milk?” are popular dairy-drinkin’ slogans. Milk, and dairy products in general, are packed full of nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D...

7 Mental Health Tips From Local Mental Health Experts

Chippewa Valley experts chime in with easy tips to better your mental health every day

“Utilize a simple gratitude list before you go to sleep. Use a bullet point format or a journaling format to generate five items that you have been grateful for during the day. By reframing your thinking ...