Andrea Larson

July 24, 2025

Family, Lifestyle

Disc golf at Liberty Park

Andrea Larson

July 24, 2025

Family, Lifestyle

One of area’s newest disc golf courses located at Liberty Park offers newcomers and families a great opportunity to give the sport a try. With the park’s other amenities, this is a perfect family outing or destination bike ride.

Andrea Larson

June 23, 2025

Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Rediscovering Wausau on Water

Andrea Larson

June 23, 2025

Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

In my first solo paddle outing I discover Wausau in a new way on the water.

Andrea Larson

May 15, 2025

Food, Gardening

What to do with rhubarb?

Andrea Larson

May 15, 2025

Food, Gardening

If you’re like me, you grew up knowing only one use for rhubarb - strawberry rhubarb pie. With an overabundance of rhubarb most years, I have explored many other options for rhubarb to enjoy.

Andrea Larson

April 23, 2025

Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured bike path - Cedar Creek Trail

Andrea Larson

April 23, 2025

Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

The Wisconsin River bike and pedestrian bridge and I have a lot of history. I have been on this trail during every season and today enjoyed my oldest run along side me where I used to push her almost every day on her way to day care.

Andrea Larson

April 16, 2025

Food, Lifestyle, Gardening

The Dirt on Dirt: hot composting

Andrea Larson

April 16, 2025

Food, Lifestyle, Gardening

If you’re like me, you’ve had good intentions about composting, but never executed it PROPERLY - now we do with hot composting.

Andrea Larson

April 9, 2025

Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured bike path - 51/29 and Hwy R Loop

Andrea Larson

April 9, 2025

Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured bike path - 51/29 and Hwy R Loop

It’s the time of the year it seems like people come out of the woodwork on beautiful, sunny, days. Today was no exception on the 51/29 and Hwy R loop in Rib Mountain.

Andrea Larson

April 2, 2025

Family, Lifestyle

Adventuring to the park - Flax Tot Lot

Andrea Larson

April 2, 2025

Family, Lifestyle

With a playground equipment upgrade at Flax Tot Lot, our family was motivated to bike to a “new” park. And it was a hit with several milestones along the way.

Andrea Larson

March 20, 2025

Family, Lifestyle

Spring Fever!

Andrea Larson

March 20, 2025

Family, Lifestyle

It’s the time of the year that we can’t wait to get outside. And there’s still plenty to do! So rather than upping your screen time, consider going outside!

Andrea Larson

March 5, 2025

Food

Homemade guac - the recipe that won me over

Andrea Larson

March 5, 2025

Food

Homemade guac - the recipe that won me over

I wasn’t a fan of guacamole - the combination of the green color and mushy texture didn’t appeal to my palate - but this recipe won me over!

Andrea Larson

February 13, 2025

Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured snowshoe - Rib Mountain State Park

Andrea Larson

February 13, 2025

Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured snowshoe - Rib Mountain State Park

Although I’ve been to Rib Mountain State Park countless times, I’m just floored at this gem in our backyard. I had the pleasure of a great snowshoe hike with numerous view points on this hour long hike.

Andrea Larson

February 7, 2025

Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured ski - Nine Mile Cookie Trail

Andrea Larson

February 7, 2025

Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Nine Mile has trails for all ability levels - starting with the Cookie Trail. Here I share my experience skiing the Cookie Trail with my five year old daughter for the very first time.

Andrea Larson

January 7, 2025

Food

Good Ol' Mac 'n Cheese

Andrea Larson

January 7, 2025

Food

Homemade mac & cheese is a must-try in Wisconsin!

Andrea Larson

December 13, 2024

Food

It's Just Like Mom's - Chicken Dumpling Soup

Andrea Larson

December 13, 2024

Food

It's Just Like Mom's - Chicken Dumpling Soup

I’ve done a lot of experimentation over the years to make dumplings just like mom’s. After many struggles, I am finally able to recreate a little bit of my childhood.

Andrea Larson

November 19, 2024

Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 – Play-by-Play –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea Larson

November 19, 2024

Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 – Play-by-Play –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea recounts the Marji Gesick 200 bike course, enroute to becoming the event’s first ever woman finisher.

Andrea Larson

November 18, 2024

Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 - Breaking Barriers –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea Larson

November 18, 2024

Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 - Breaking Barriers –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea overcomes the fear of failure by conquering the Marji Gesick for the second time, this time on a bike.

Andrea Larson

September 19, 2024

Racing, Travel

From first to last - Returning to Marji Gesick

Andrea Larson

September 19, 2024

Racing, Travel

From first to last - Returning to Marji Gesick

Five years after setting the women's course record and becoming the first person to cross the 2019 Marji Gesick finish line, Andrea trades her running shoes for bike cleats and returns expecting to be in dead last.

Andrea Larson

September 4, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Podcast

Fastest Known Time Podcast: Episode 234: Andrea Larson & Alan Chapman: Feeling Superior on the Trail

Andrea Larson

September 4, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Podcast

Fastest Known Time Podcast’s Heather Anderson talks to Andrea Larson and Alan Chapman about their independent unsupported FKTs on the Superior Hiking Trail.

Andrea Larson

July 11, 2024

Food

Tuna Salad - a perfect picnic

Andrea Larson

July 11, 2024

Food

Tuna salad makes a simple picnic - especially perfect for a spur-of-the-moment picnic!

Andrea Larson

June 27, 2024

Food

Passing Stromboli to the Next Generation

Andrea Larson

June 27, 2024

Food

Passing Stromboli to the Next Generation

I have a history with Stromboli and today Stromboli is still a favorite of mine but now that I’m a mom, it’s also a hit with my kids, too, especially when they can help - a great family activity!

Andrea Larson

May 27, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Camping, Racing

North Country Trail Wisconsin FKT - Bringing it Home

Andrea Larson

May 27, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Camping, Racing

North Country Trail Wisconsin FKT - Bringing it Home

Andrea uncovers the journey where the number of miles she covered on foot outpaced the number of words she spoke over three days on the North Country Trail through Wisconsin while becoming the fastest person to ever do so.