federal drought disaster extends to winter conditions, officials say
Northern Wisconsin businesses who’ve taken a hit because of the lack of snow this season may be eligible for disaster loans from the federal government, two Wisconsin elected officials announced ...
now officially a national park, the Ice Age Trail draws visitors in wintertime, too
While outdoors enthusiasts may first think of hitting the trail in summer or fall, the Ice Age Trail is open 365 days a year, and there are plenty of people who enjoy the beauty – and challenge – of traversing it during the colder months ...
$50K in donations still needed for trail grooming project
The Eau Claire Ski Striders’ “Get It Groomed!” campaign, which launched last winter, has raised about $150,000 to date, allowing a down payment to be made on a Favero Snow Rabbit 3 groomer – an advanced piece of equipment that will be able to keep trails at ...
rewards offered for locals who partake in winter activities
What’s more fun than enjoying the wonders of a Wisconsin winter? Enjoying the wonders of a Wisconsin winter while winning prizes! For the second year, Health Dunn Right – a community health coalition – and Explore Menomonie ...
due to budget restrictions and other changes, ski lift plans have been altered
Despite the recent lack of snow, the Chippewa Valley is still gearing up for a winter full of skiing, skating, snowboarding, sledding, and more. That includes Pinehurst Park, Eau Claire’s hub for outdoor activities. For the past decade, OutdoorMore Inc., a local nonprofit ...