Get into the holiday spirit with this list of 25 things to do and places to be in Eau Claire in the days leading up to Christmas! Things to Do 1. Make a stranger’s day by paying it forward and simply buying their cup of coffee from some of EC's favorite coffee shops like SHIFT, The Goat, or The…
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One unique way to experience Eau Claire's outdoors is through geocaching! If you're not familiar with what geocaching is, it's essentially a giant outdoor treasure hunt that spans the entire world. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned old pro, try your hand at geocaching in Eau Claire and see…
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The Game of Pétanque Pétanque (pronounced pay-tonk) is a lawn game that was created in the Provence region of France in the early 1900s. It falls into the boule category of sports, where the goal of the game is for a team or player to get their boules, or balls, as close to the target ball as…
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Eau Claire, WI is a city that's always on the move. Meaning, Eau Claire is home to very active locals who love to use our trail systems to run, jog, walk, or even bike. Who says visitors and travelers can't get in on this? Here are some of our favorite places to go when you want to explore Eau…
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When it comes to gift-giving, it's not exactly a breeze. You want a gift to be personal, meaningful, yet useful. Instead of giving something tangible this holiday season, give some thought into perhaps gifting an "experience" for your loved ones to enjoy in Eau Claire. Let's save your time and…
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Most people typically would not want to get anywhere near an animal that's known to spit. Besides their ultimate "cuteness" factor, we have a few reasons why the "spitting" should be overlooked and why you MUST pay a visit to Justorian Alpacas the next time you find yourself in Osseo, WI. First…
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Finding the perfect gift for those you love can be quite the difficult task. Not to mention, budgeting for the gifts can sometimes cause some unnecessary grief. That’s where we come in! During this holiday season, we are keeping small businesses at top of mind. Give your loved ones a small piece of…
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The Chippewa Valley is home to a variety of small and large businesses. This diverse group of establishments ranges from restaurants, bars, and diners, to boutiques and gift shops. Many of these businesses are owned or operated by women from all different backgrounds. On September 22nd, the United…
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If you could take your kids to ONE place for a full day of fun, where would you bring them? Before you jump to answer that question, let us plead our case for why that place should be River Prairie in Altoona, WI. River Prairie is just a short 3-mile drive from downtown Eau Claire and it has its own…
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An interview with bird expert and ornithologist, Steve Betchkal The Chippewa Valley boasts some of the most breathtaking natural beauty and scenery in Northwest Wisconsin. Most of this beauty comes in the form of valleys, rivers, forests and lakes, but these aren’t the only natural wonders in this…
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