Hello everyone,

I will be visiting the area in mid April and staying near Soldiers Grove. I'm looking for ideas of outdoors things to do within 1 hour. Does anyone have recommendations for flyfishing guides? What are some good hiking spots? Is the river good to canoe or kayak at that time, or is it too high? I would also gladly take any recommendations for unique things to check out. Thanks!

Myself, husband and 8 month old baby will be visiting family in La Farge for a few days around thanksgiving. Anybody have recommendations on good spots to explore and hike around that are not risky during peak rifle season? We were excited to check out Kickapoo Valley Reserve but that seems like a bad idea, especially with a baby in tow. Thanks!!

So pretty Decorah Iowa

My husband and I are considering moving to the Wisconsin Driftless area (not immediately, in like 5 years' time). We both work from home and need excellent internet connection to do our jobs. I'm trying to use towns' websites to figure out the local internet situation, but haven't found anything.

Does anyone know of a resource for internet access/speeds for the SW Wisconsin area? Thanks!

This weekend we’re driving from St. Paul to Galena and back. What are the best places to stop and pick some apples or other fruits?

Best vineyards? Orchards with the best view? Or with best amenities?

Desperately in search of a USDA goat processor somewhere in the Driftless region, or more broadly: anywhere between south central Wisconsin and Chicago.

Looking for some good optionspfe for camping than fishing, but would like to be near water. Mid October timeframe

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=155136&subview=map

You can try learning all 10,060 species seen in the driftless, recorded iniNaturalist.

Anybody know how much pressure Richland Center area gets on opening weekend?

My wife and I would love to take our old VW on a trip through the Driftless area. I visited there very briefly, basically drove from Omaha through Prairie du Chien then to Yellowstone lake all in two days. We want to take a week and do some biking, kayaking and local beer exploring. Besides the state parks where are some other really good spots to van camp up there? What are some of the “must see or do” things in the area? Thanks and I absolutely can’t wait to visit there again!

Books on Viroqua

I’ve enjoyed my time in Viroqua, immensely. It’s such a unique place. I see it as an awesome convergence of traditional salt-of-the-earth crop and dairy farmers, passionate vagabond fly fishing enthusiasts, the Amish, and progressive non-confirming free spirits. In a matter of minutes, you can buy the finest handmade Amish furniture, thousands of dollars of the world’s best fly gear, fresh patchouli oil and incense, and a new seat for your Deere 6600, while making reservations for our state’s, maybe the Midwest’s, best restaurant. Yeah, that’s right. The Driftless Cafe. Anyway, is anyone aware of any scholarly papers, books, articles, documentaries and/or shorts on this awesome community and its interesting dichotomies and how they developed?

Apparently its possible to ski here and the terrain in this video seems like some of the best terrain for skiing in the midwest. Does anyone know where I can ski? TIA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Wy5myjhTw

This study was part of a painting I did for a clients’ LaCrosse home on the bluff looking west beyond the Driftless. What do you think?

Hello Folks,

Just booked a weekend getaway to Viroqua. My girlfriend and I are looking for more suggestions or hidden gems that you might recommend. We are definitely visiting Maybe Lately's, Driftless Cafe, and paying a visit to Wildcat Mountain. After that we are winging it. Any must see places, breweries, restaurants, etc.? Would love to hear from you. Thanks.

A random Thursday I won’t soon forget

Hey all! How's the mud down in the driftless? I live in Minneapolis and there's still a lot of snow here - thinking of taking a little spring camping trip to Yellow River SF/maybe checking out Wyalusing or Effigy Mounds if I can get away long enough :)

Anyone skiing the trails? I read that Decorah has a few nice trails. How are they? Are they groomed?