Now that spring has officially sprung in the Chippewa Valley, the warm weather is calling us to get outdoors. Whatever your age or interest, Carson Park – the crown jewel of Eau Claire’s park system –…
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Most cities of a certain size have a modest art gallery feature a statue or two. They might even have a sculpture garden. But very few can match the diverse array of three-dimensional art that pops up…
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Whether you look at the calendar or glance at the weather forecast, there’s no denying it: Fall is here – and with it shorter days and nippy weather. And rather than bemoan the passing of summer, that means we should embrace everything a beautiful northwoods autumn has to offer – in particular, the…
Continue ReadingThe Chippewa Valley’s most famous Civil War veteran never fired a shot, nor did she – yes, SHE – ever stand at attention or march off to battle. In fact, she flew most everywhere and perched at…
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The tales of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox may be told wherever larger-than-life lumberjacks felled timber, but anyone who’s ever been to Eau Claire’s Carson Park knows where the ax-wielding giant…
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I’ve always been a fan of wine and thought the process of making it was so cool, but there aren’t many wineries around Appleton for me to visit, which is why I jumped at the chance to write a blog…
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Getting bored with your same old weekend plans? Need a new date idea? Want a fun thing to do with the whole family? Well, pack up the car and head over to the Gemini Drive-In! Located just off the North Crossing, the Gemini is a blast to the past with classic drive-in movie amenities brought into…
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Being a college student, my pockets are never overflowing with cash. I might find a piece of gum in there, if I’m lucky, but that’s about it. Picture this, though: You’re doing some spring cleaning (a little late, but spring cleaning nonetheless), and you finally get around to putting your winter…
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Anyone who is fortunate enough to experience an Eau Claire Summer knows that there’s always a wide range of activities to participate in. I have been lucky enough to experience now summers in Eau…
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It’s finally summer here in Eau Claire and everyone is dying to finally soak up that Vitamin D. However there are still those occasional rainy days. On a rainy summer day, it can be especially hard to…
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