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 Farming
It’s alarming how many animals do not have a forever home, or that endure horrific abuse/neglect in our country. One Reedsburg, Wisconsin couple, Alexis Schaffer and her fiancé, Tim Clark are making a difference one animal at a time in the Driftless Area.
According to AGDaily’s website, North Carolina, Iowa, Wisconsin, and California are among the states with the largest numbers of CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations), and Environmental Protection Agency data show the total number of CAFOs across the U.S. as topping 20,000.
Over the last two years, 70 Coon Creek Watershed residents shared more than 60 hours of stories about the Coon Creek Watershed as part of the Coon Creek Community Watershed Council’s Learning to Make Running Water Walk Oral Narrative Project. Madison-based artist Gabrielle Whisler has listened to nearly all of them.
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’.
For Toby Lee and Joan Greendeer-Lee, practicing forest management in the Coon Creek Watershed is all about creating thriving woodlands for the next generation. Greendeer-Lee and Lee are looking forward to sharing more about their forestry practices as hosts of the Coon Creek Community Watershed Council’s first field visit of Summer 2024, which they will hold on their Coon Valley tree farm June 5th.
The Bad Axe, a beautiful river but with a sad and violent history.
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.
On top of a bluff overlooking the majestic Mississippi river, in Eastman, Wisconsin, sits one of the more unique bed and breakfasts I have come across in my travels.
Mt. Horeb in Vernon County Wisconsin, well known for its Scandi Hovian Winter Festival and plethora of unique shops, has a new Chocolatier in town.
A little over three years ago, I wrote a story titled, “Santa, Snowmen, and Jeeps- Oh My!”. It was a story that we shared last month as our throw back Thursday post on our Facebook page.
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.
