Places & Resources

Ice Rinks 13

Slice up the ice on rinks both indoor and outdoor

Snowboarding 7

Shred up the slopes at these board-friendly locations

Run, Don’t Walk To This New Winter Wonderland

Valley Sports Academy opens massive outdoor skating destination

The Valley Sports Academy is, year-round, a hot destination to keep active through all sorts of recreation activities. But this winter they’ve stepped up the game with a huge new addition to their space, including some attractions you won’t find anywhere else ...

SNOW TIME TO WAIT: At Silver Mine, Cross-Country Skiers Make Their Own Snow

volunteer Craig Manthe leads an effort to create artificial snow to keep cross-country enthusiasts skiing during dry winters

A distinct lack of snow in the Chippewa Valley during the past few winters has often left outdoor recreation lovers at a loss. Consider cross-country skiers, including the 50-some youth members of Chippewa Valley Nordic. No snow means no skiing, which means ...

The Ice May Be Nice, But Is It Safe?

DNR advises caution for snowmobilers and others who venture onto the ice this winter

“The biggest thing we want folks to remember is that no ice is completely safe,” said Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR off-highway vehicle administrator. “On a sunny day, ice that may have been thick enough to drive on in the morning may be unsafe by the afternoon ...

COLUMN: A Burning Desire

despite the extra effort, heating with wood warms the home and the heart

No matter where I’ve lived since, whether more makeshift rentals with friends, the first home I shared with my wife, or more recently even our city place in south Eau Claire, the steady heat from a wood fire has always been a must-have for me ...

Crack the Code This Winter With the Carson Capers Scavenger Hunt

seek clues, solve puzzles, and win prizes through Jan. 31

Need some motivation to get out and about despite the winter weather? Eau Claire Parks, Recreation, and Forestry has launched its annual Carson Capers Scavenger Hunt. Throughout the month of January, participants are invited to “crack the code” and decipher ...

Outdoor Recreation Boosts Wis. Economy by $11.2B, Report Says

rec industry grows faster than overall state economy

Every time you strap on snowshoes, fire up your ice fishing auger, buy a deer license, or ski, bike, hike, or ATV on one of the Badger State’s many miles of trails, you’re boosting the state’s ever-growing outdoor recreation industry ...

Hygge Event Will Help You Enjoy Winter (Really!)

some enjoy the cold season more than others, but all can enjoy this upcoming event

After the chaos of the holiday season and the turn of the New Year, January in Wisconsin can feel like a shadowy, frozen purgatory where we’re just waiting for spring to come. But what if, instead of sitting inside binging bad TV, eating junk food, and fending ...

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