DriftlessNow.com’s focus is on the nature, geological features, cultures, and people of the Driftless area. In addition, we showcase events that celebrate the pride and diversity that makes the Southwest Wisconsin Driftless region unique.
All in Wisconsin Driftless Sky
Often referred to as the radio station of the Driftless, WDRT has been on air since 2010. As a community radio station, WDRT is, for the most part, a volunteer-based station. This past weekend, the station celebrated community by holding their first ‘Block Party’.
Everyone has a story. They are all different and personal, none of them more important to this world than another. Over the years, I have been entrusted by many to tell their stories. It is always my honor. This is Jacob Erwin’s story, a journey of change, discovery, and healing.
Mention Iowa and people think of factory farms or the presidential caucus siege. Luckily there’s more to the Hawkeye state. The Northeast corner of Iowa is located in the Driftless and well worth a visit.
The timing couldn’t have been better for Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk)/White Earth Ojibwe artist Christopher Sweet, as November is National Native American Heritage month.
Urban living, rural living. It is a personal choice that may carry few or many personal reasons.
Having lived in the Richland County portion of the Driftless for over 34 years, my wife and I have had the great pleasure of enjoying the changing seasons from the top of a beautiful ridge.
When people stop by our farm on their way to Wildcat Mountain State Park or the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, they are often in awe of the beauty.
The night sky, a truly amazing experience for anyone able to find a place to star gaze with limited to no light, man made of course, to spoil it.
The two met in upstate New York in the Adirondacks through an internship with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) in 2012. Both were right out of college with no real job prospects at the time.
There is no place better than the Driftless region, of Southwest Wisconsin, to view an unobstructed winter night sky.
