'Ghettocross' series really heats up

Just a quick post about EC Velo's awesome-looking "Ghettocross Race Series 2012." The series is based on "cyclocross" racing where cyclists complete multiple laps around a short course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills, and ...

British adventurer to speak at The Grand Theatre

Some days I wish an old wizard would knock on my door and offer to take me on an adventure. Dave Cornthwaite did not wait for wizard tricks to spark his imagination. He stepped out his front door and starting going on adventures all on his own ...

Pinehurst to become Wintertime hotspot?

A public meeting on Oct. 10 launched the first public discussions of what to do with Pinehurst Park, if anything. While no plans are laid yet, Parks and Recreation Director Phil Fieber outlined some ideas of ...

Fall Color Coming Early to Wisconsin

Good news, leaf fans. Eau Claire County is currently amongst the most autumn-esque counties in all of Wisconsin – with an estimated Go Look at the Awesome Trees Cuz It Only Gets Browner from Here Time (our phrase, not theirs) around the third week...

Rounding Out Half Moon

city has some big plans for our crescent-shaped lake

Half Moon Lake used to be a river. Well, part of a river. Way back when – probably in 18th century – the oxbow lake was separated from the Chippewa River. But Eau Claire has tried its hardest to ensure the lake is still connected to the river ...

Volleyball at Tailgates

On Saturday, Septemeber 8 a volleyball tournament took place at Tailgates Sports Bar and Grill.

Fall Color Report reports fall colors

Good news, leaf fans. Eau Claire County is currently amongst the most autumn-esque counties in all of Wisconsin – with an estimated Go Look at the Awesome Trees Cuz It Only Gets Browner from Here Time (our phrase, not theirs) around the third ...

Take a Hike

see the leaves, feel the sun, suck some of the crisp autumn air

2012 State Horseshoe Tournament

Taking place at Carson Park on Labor Day weekend (September 2-3), the Eau Claire Horseshoe Club hosted the 2012 State Horseshoe Tournament. The event was set to attract 162 contestants from around the state, and even more people. It is a qualifying tournament for the World Championships