Outdoors EnvironmentMarch 25, 2022 Best Pheasants Forever! Nature Reserve Purchased by Pheasants Forever for Public Conservancy Pheasants Forever buys 185 acres of natural wetland and woodland for habitation preservation Words by Carlee Shimek
Outdoors Local Culture PeopleMarch 16, 2022 MORE THAN LUCK: E.C. Woman Seeks Four-Leaf Clover World Record mom of two pursuing goal of most consecutive days finding a four-leaf clover in the wild
Recreation Outdoors Family EventsFebruary 22, 2022 [PHOTOS] Altoona Lions Ice Fishing Classic feast your walleyes on this fishy fest
OutdoorsFebruary 20, 2022 THAT’S ICE COLD: Polar Plunge Returns for 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics of Wisconsin funds raised from this winter tradition help nearly 9,000 Wisconsin athletes
Recreation Outdoors GrantsFebruary 15, 2022 DEW MORE: E.C. Nonprofit Receives Mountain Dew’s Outdoor Grant foundation that pushes for Pinehurst Park development receives $5,000 grant for their dedication to local recreation
Family Events OutdoorsFebruary 8, 2022 [PHOTOS] Freeze the Day! Annual Frosty Frolic Includes Dog Sledding, Winter Fun locals enjoyed unique dog sled rides amid the wintry beauty of Beaver Creek Reserve
Recreation OutdoorsJanuary 28, 2022 THE JIG’S UP: Ninth Annual Ice Fishing Contest Slated for Feb. 12 contest has tripled in size since inception, draws anglers from around the region to compete for cash and prizes
Recreation Sports OutdoorsJanuary 26, 2022 King of the Nxrth: Local Bike Enthusiast Starts Biking Blog Eau Claire cycle enthusiast Josh Rizzo talks trips, tips, and trails on his new website, The Nxrth
Sports Outdoors Family EventsJanuary 20, 2022 [PHOTOS] Taking Flight at the 136th Silver Mine Ski Invitational annual tourney drew top ski jumpers to Eau Claire Jan. 15
Recreation Outdoors Family EventsJanuary 18, 2022 SNOW MUCH FUN: Area Kiddos Hit the Sled Slopes For Frosty Fun Come Slide With Us! Pinehurst Park hosts sledding event every Saturday, Sunday through Feb. 27
Special Section Recreation OutdoorsJanuary 18, 2022 Five Tips for Running in Winter bundle up and get zippin’ with these tips from the owner of Eau Claire’s Blue Ox Running
Recreation OutdoorsJanuary 17, 2022 E.C. County is Looking for Your Park, Recreation Opinions input from public survey will help shape new Outdoor Recreation Plan
Events Recreation OutdoorsJanuary 12, 2022 AN AVALANCHE OF FUN: Flying Eagles Ski Club Hosts 136th Silver Mine Ski Invitational the oldest continuous ski jumping club in the U.S. hosts event Jan 14-15
Sports OutdoorsJanuary 11, 2022 CROSSING THE FINISH LINE: E.C. Athlete Successfully Runs Every Street in the City Alex Rongstad covered all of the ground in Eau Claire in six months, completing the goal he set for himself in mid-2021
Recreation OutdoorsJanuary 9, 2022 One More Milestone Closer to the Top: Pinehurst Park Gets Ski Tow Ready for 2023 as OutdoorMore Inc. reaches fundraising goal, plans for new ski tow are set for 2023
Books OutdoorsJanuary 3, 2022 A TRIP THROUGH HISTORY: New Book Tells Tale of Yellowstone Trail Altoona-based authors John and Alice Ridge pen history of Yellowstone Trail
Recreation OutdoorsJanuary 1, 2022 Are You the Next Champ? Fat Bike World Championships Roll into Wisconsin This January three-day festivities feature 25-mile Championship race, half-distance fun race, and more
Outdoors Kid StuffDecember 31, 2021 Winter After Hours is Back for More Frigid Fun annual winter event returns Thursday evenings to Pinehurst Park
Best of Menomonie Volume One's guide to the gem on the Red Cedar. Presented by Westconsin Credit Union, Explore Menomonie and UW-Stout.
Best of Chippewa Falls Volume One's guide to the riverside city. Presented by Mason Companies and Northwestern Bank