My wife and I were invited by her sister and brother-in-law to tour the back roads of Vernon County north of Viroqua. I was riding shotgun, which involves the strenuous duty of returning the waves of admiring spectators. If there’s a better way to experience the...
Along with June comes the parade of summer events, which for small communities in Driftless Wisconsin, feels like homecoming. The Midsummer Festival at Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center near Coon Valley on June 18 – 19 certainly qualifies. The Norwegian event,...
The full moon hung above the river bluffs like a stage light casting a soft glow on the river’s surface. I expected dancers to enter stage right, but only the tugboats were moving, guiding their cargo-laden barges between the buoys with amazing precision. The...
Not coincidentally, Driftless Wisconsin is ready too. May 1 marks the opening day for attractions, trails, and all things outdoors. Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and Father’s Day are just around the corner and Driftless Wisconsin can pack more into every day than any...
While the media tends to focus on the debilitating effects of flooding – and there are many – the villages and cities along the river in Driftless Wisconsin remain open for business. For example, while “Main Street” – a residential street running along the...
On this day, a coniferous forest accessible by hiking, biking, and horse trails greets me at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve boundary. ‘Old’ Highway 131 now serves as a trailhead leading into the Reserve’s interior. Signs announce that trails will soon be...
