western Wisconsin firm finds success with specialty ice fishing products
In early December, you might have seen many an ice angler out on Half Moon Lake, including a few bright red pop-up tents with the brand name Eskimo. With a name like that, you might think Alaska or Canada ...
skiers from near and far gear up for North America’s largest cross-country race
Bob Burch is a world-class skier who has skied the largest cross-country ski race in North America, the American Birkebeiner, every year for 36 years. This February he will make the drive from Eau Claire ...
Perhaps losing the feeling in your fingertips for the sake of snowshoeing or skiing isn’t a fair trade, but would you risk frostbite for a perfect picture of the quintessential mid-winter sighting ...
chilly fun comes to Pinehurst Park on Thursdays this January and February
Now that winter is officially upon us, it might be tempting to lock your doors and burrito-roll inside your favorite blanket. But here in Wisconsin, cold weather doesn’t have to negate outdoor fun ...
The Eau Claire Parks and Recreation Department, along with Volume One, Chippewa Valley Family, and Mayo Clinic Health System presented "Winter After Hours" at Pinehurst Park on Thursday, Jan 18 ...
You might know them by their brightly colored zip-front windbreakers. Perhaps it’s a rustic winter sweater and a backwoodsy vibe that gives them away. Their dedication to proper winter attire ...
Hubby helps our husky into the brilliant red crossback harness designed specifically for working dogs – although Betty, who spends most of her days curled up on the sofa or bed, hardly qualifies. ...
I didn’t grow up around here, so when I first heard that a 125-foot-long, covered wooden ramp was once used to launch young tobogganers across an icy lake, I was skeptical. Would the city really sanction ...
The Chippewa Valley’s annual hangout celebrating outdoor winter activities is back. Escape your winter bunker and bring the family to Winter After Hours, sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System ...
local nonprofit, volunteers turning vision into reality
The former ski hill at Pinehurst Park has steadily evolved into a fresh and exciting new recreation area. Led by local nonprofit OutdoorMore Inc., Pinehurst Park is on its way to becoming not only ...
