Outdoors
As Temperature Climbs, Get Smart About Heatstroke
four ways you can prevent heatstroke this summer
Hop, Skip, and Crawl Through These Storybooks
new, permanent StoryWalks installed in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls
May I See Your Passport? Travel Through the Chippewa Valley With New Outdoor Challenge
health groups launch challenge to help locals prioritize their long-term health while enjoying views of the Valley
Climb Among the Clouds: UWEC Opens Rope Course to Public for Summer
jump, leap, and soar through this 30-foot-tall course
May I See Your Passport? Travel Through the Chippewa Valley With New Outdoor Challenge
local health groups launch challenge to help locals prioritize their long-term health while enjoying views of the Valley
Take An Adventure In ‘The Venture Rig’
Hikers Brew Coffee rents camper for the summer, offering new (and caffeinated!) ways to get outdoors
Make a Splash at Chippewa Falls’ Annual FATFAR Float
legendary event down the Chippewa River set for June 27
Outdoors Activities Family Life
Search For the Summer: Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt Connects Past to Present
CV Museum launches summer scavenger hunt, complete with 16 locations and a $100 grand prize drawing
Attractions Activities Outdoors
Party This Summer With Par-te-Rec, Eau Claire’s Accessible Rec Program
summer activities offer adults of varying abilities opportunities to express themselves creatively
What a Catch! Local 10-Year-Old Hooks 70-Year-Old Sturgeon
Christian Severud always dreamed of catching a cool fish, but he never imagined he would catch one twice his size ...
Play It Forward: New Dunn County Park Gets Geared for Summer
new music series, food truck festival, and rec opportunities are just a few things slated at WoodWind Park this year
6 Cool Outdoor Gems of Dunn County
Seeking scenic getaways in your own backyard? Look no further than these spots
Hop Your Way to Carson and Owen Parks for Engaging New Storytelling Experiences
if you enjoyed checking out the Eau Claire library’s StoryWalk® last summer, now it’s back by popular demand – and for good
Check Out These 6 Flowery Hiking Trails
wildflowers abound on regional creekside walks, woodland paths
Recreation Outdoors Entrepreneurship
Gold Standard: UWEC Student Starts Custom Fishing Rod Biz
Many people found new ways to pass pandemic time, but one student’s pandemic pastime turned into a successful business venture.
National Treasure: Altoona Residents Stumble Across $10,000 Scavenger Hunt Prize
while geocaching in Arkansas, Ethen and Paige Schoen spotted a once-in-a-lifetime find
Tackling New Waters: Buroker’s Taxidermy, Bait, and Tackle Closes
after 44 years in business, Eau Claire’s last indie bait and tackle shop closes, owner retires
Check Out Readers’ Favorite Outdoor Spots
Wondering about your neighbors’ favorite outdoor destinations? Wonder no more!
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