The local nonprofit is helping first responders, law enforcement, veterans and more through adventures in nature. Stillwater resident Chris Tetrault...
Outdoors
Treehaus Studio Blends Art and Ecology
Only 72 days after opening, the Natural Heritage Art Centre in Osceola, Wisconsin, was destroyed by a fire in January 2023. The destruction of the...
Hilltop Pumpkin Party Brings Fall Fun to Hudson
Hudson’s Hilltop Pumpkin Party and Rotary Halloween Parade is an autumn mainstay. It’s been 72 years since the first annual Rotary Halloween...
JG Everest Ends Residency on a High Note
A walk through the woods reveals a natural symphony: Birds chirp, the wind moves through the trees and water burbles in nearby streams. At Wild...
Stretch and De-Stress at the River Valley Yoga Festival
Roll out your mat! River Valley Yoga Festival returns for a fourth year. The idea for River Valley Yoga Festival came to Stillwater resident Allissa...
Lumberjack Days Returns to Stillwater for the 91st Year
The festival hosts a plethora of activities centered on the heritage and community of Stillwater. Stillwater’s annual Lumberjack Days returns for...
Over the River and Into the Northwoods
Discover new adventures in western Wisconsin. When I moved to Polk County in 2021, I was hesitant. While I loved the idea of my tiny abode in rural...
Get Hooked on Fishing on the St. Croix River
Area guide Ryan Bunnell offers advice for fishing in the Valley. Fishing is the quintessential year-round sport for many Midwesterners. And when it...
Visit the Art Bench Trail
For nearly two decades, the Art Bench Trail has provided a place where community, art and the great outdoors come together. Peppered throughout the...
Lake Elmo 4th of July Kids Parade Celebrates Community
For nearly four decades, an annual parade in Lake Elmo has been devoted to the city’s youngest residents. The town’s 4th of July Kids Parade draws...
Meet Wild River State Park’s Artist in Residence
Discover how JG Everest uses sound to create engaging and interactive art experiences in nature. A walk through the woods reveals a natural...
Angie Hong Sends Us to the River to Experience Its Beauty
Author and environmental educator Angie Hong sends us to the watershed for ephemeral explorations. Angie Hong is an environmental educator who has...
A Scenic Walk at the Arcola High Bridge Viewpoint Trail
For a pet-friendly hike this spring, try the Arcola High Bridge Viewpoint trail near Stillwater. This 2-mile local favorite begins in the Arcola...
Bluegrass, Bourbon and Brews 2025
Choose your own adventure at this annual festival in River Falls, Wisconsin. The Valley’s premier bluegrass festival is back and better than ever....
Hudson Hot Air Affair Is Back for a 36th Year
Take to the skies of Hudson this February. Hudson, Wisconsin, invites residents and visitors to its premier winter hot air balloon rally and...
Stillwater Hosts the First-Ever World Snow Celebration
Stillwater’s World Snow Sculpting Championship to headline new winter festival. It’s been four years since Stillwater became the home of the World...
Autumn Adventures Close to Home
It’s the time of the season for unforgettable local explorations. Whether you embark on a day trip or settle in for a weekend staycation, don’t...
Hudson’s Third Street Draws Thousands of Trick-Or-Treaters
When Kate and Nathan Hall’s first Halloween in Hudson, Wisconsin, arrived, they were prepared. The couple had anticipated the arrival of...
A Day on the Kinnickinnic River
Adventures abound on the Kinnickinnic River. Flowing through the heart of River Falls, Wisconsin, the Kinnickinnic River (known to locals as “the...
Create Your Own Luxury Picnic Experience
Elevate your beach and boating excursions with a sustainable picnic spread. This issue is devoted to highlighting the best of the best in the St....
