Outdoors
Nearly Half the Nation Lives in a ‘Tree City,' Including Some Chippewa Vallians
Altoona, Eau Claire, and Menomonie are accredited Tree Cities – but what does that mean?
New Phelan Park Playground Boasts Slides Galore, Accessible Play
Menomonie's 97-acre Phelan Park is now home to a new playground featuring nine slides, a new swing set, and much more
Beaver Creek Reserve’s Butterfly House Turns 25!
bringing in over 8,000 visitors a year, the Butterfly House is an important intersection of community, education, and beauty
A First Look at Joe Maurer's 'The River Above Us'
have you seen downtown Eau Claire's newest mural?
RAW AND REAL: A Decade Of The Ride Across Wisconsin
1,000 cyclists will participate in 180-mile or 100-mile ride through the Midwest’s rolling hills
Fourth of July in the Valley: Fireworks Times & Activities
check out what to do, where to do it, and where the rockets will glare red on America's 249th birthday
IT'S TICK SEASON: Some Tips on Ticks from E.C. Health Dept.
you may notice more ticks outside when the weather gets warmer – don't let 'em bite!
[PHOTOS] The Menomonie Hipnic: A Day of Love, Music, & Joy
One Love Revival invited Chippewa Valley to an all-day communal picnic, where all were welcome
Development Outdoors Family Life
Cannery Park Playground Opens as Redevelopment Nears Completion
an official ribbon cutting will be held later this summer as full Cannery Park project wraps up
Three Things We Love Right Now: Eau Claire’s Best Bushes
for just a short window, this scent-sational flora around the city will stop you in your tracks
The Best Places to Run in the Eau Claire Area
from Eau Claire to Augusta, here's some inspo for your next run
Visual Art Outdoors Activities
Visit Eau Claire Celebrates 15 Years of Local Sculpture Tour
experience the latest iteration of this self-guided tour at your leisure, free of charge
[PHOTOS] 2025 Eau Claire Bike Week Kickoff
beach party-themed shindig marked the start of this year's Bike Week in the Chippewa Valley
Visual Art Outdoors Staff Notes
STAFF NOTE: My Grandfather's Garden and Volume One's Ode to Summer in the Valley
how a shared book of sketches, photographs captures art in bloom
Recreation Outdoors Community Orgs
UNITY ON WHEELS: Local Organizers Celebrate Wisconsin Cycling With Bike Week
Eau Claire's 2025 Bike Week will include community parties and local commuter events
Outdoor Adventure Meets the Written Word as Eau Claire's Poem Hike Returns
Eau Claire Outdoors and the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild partner for May 18 hike event
Home Cooking Outdoors Services
Wolf River Forge Crafts Custom Blades For Culinary Use, Hunting, and More
Wisconsinite's hand-forged business creates high quality, custom knives for hunting, fishing, and home use
Recreation Community Orgs Outdoors
'Gardens In Bloom' Tour Will Spotlight Six Incredible Local Gardens
discover beautiful traditional and whimsical gardens at Eau Claire Garden Club’s biennial tour
Lake Wissota Garden Club: Nurturing Unified Curiosity and Love of Learning
41 active members come together through enthusiasm for education and community
History Community Orgs Outdoors
Take a Group Bike Ride to Scenic Spots For Putnam Park Day
Putnam Park Day returns on Sunday, May 4, celebrated with multi-stop group bike ride
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