Looking for adventure? The premise of adventure racing is that participants use a map and compass to navigate through an unmarked course using several disciplines. Gain some insights to this unique sport.

Andrea Larson

December 16, 2020

Lifestyle

Still plenty to do between seasons

Andrea Larson

December 16, 2020

Lifestyle

As interseasonal weather between fall and winter lingers, there is plenty to enjoy outside as long as you dress for the conditions.

Andrea Larson

December 8, 2020

Family, Lifestyle, Guest Blog, Central Wisconsin

The Wausau Allure

Andrea Larson

December 8, 2020

Family, Lifestyle, Guest Blog, Central Wisconsin

Millennial guest blog contributor, Sydney, reflects on the allure of Wausau after experiencing larger cities.

Andrea Larson

November 23, 2020

Food

Cranberry Turkey Pizza

Andrea Larson

November 23, 2020

Food

Serve up a memorable way to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers. Transforming the turkey and cranberries to a pizza won over my family!

Andrea Larson

November 17, 2020

Family, Lifestyle

Realignment in COVID-19 - Part II

Andrea Larson

November 17, 2020

Family, Lifestyle

During this unique time, silent sports have been stripped down to why I do them to begin with – for the love of being outside in the woods, escaping the rest of the world, and to lead a healthy lifestyle alongside my family.

Andrea Larson

November 11, 2020

Food

Parsnip Cake

Andrea Larson

November 11, 2020

Food

Sharing a memorable dessert that makes a great seasonal cake - parsnip cake! With six cups of veggies and less than two cups of sugar - I call it a “healthy” dessert to justify an extra piece!

Andrea Larson

November 5, 2020

Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Adventuring to Rib Mountain State Park

Andrea Larson

November 5, 2020

Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

With no plans on a gorgeous day, I convinced my children to take part in a major adventure - departing from our house and summitting to the top of Rib Mountain State Park, once considered the highest point in Wisconsin, and back.

Andrea Larson

October 26, 2020

Food

Pumpkin Pancakes

Andrea Larson

October 26, 2020

Food

Every couple of days we carve a pumpkin, enjoy it for a night or two then transform it into pumpkin oatmeal, soup, or - my favorite - pumpkin pancakes.

Andrea Larson

October 21, 2020

Racing, Guest Blog

Survival: 2020 Red Granite Grinder Race Report – 50 mile route

Andrea Larson

October 21, 2020

Racing, Guest Blog

Survival: 2020 Red Granite Grinder Race Report – 50 mile route

Recent Wausau transplant, Schwan Hardi, shares his experience surviving the Red Granite Grinder bike race.

Andrea Larson

October 13, 2020

Racing

The Human Factor

Andrea Larson

October 13, 2020

Racing

Just as falling is a part of trail running, making a wrong turn is a reality in trail racing. I still remember the first time I made a wrong turn over 20 years ago since it still stings. And hundreds of races later, wrong turns are still a part of my races.

Andrea Larson

October 6, 2020

Racing, Guest Blog

Race report: IRONBULL Ultra Trail – COVID Edition

Andrea Larson

October 6, 2020

Racing, Guest Blog

Race report: IRONBULL Ultra Trail – COVID Edition

Guest blogger, Rob Hoehn, shares his experience returning to the IRONBULL Ultra Trail 50k in 2020 which looked a lot different than last year.

Andrea Larson

September 26, 2020

Food, Gardening

Squash Soup

Andrea Larson

September 26, 2020

Food, Gardening

Fall has arrived and along with the hues of red, orange, and yellow adorning the trees, that means soup season. And how better to kick off soup season than with a mix of garden fresh veggies!

Andrea Larson

August 31, 2020

Food, Lifestyle, Family, Gardening

Perfect time for a garden

Andrea Larson

August 31, 2020

Food, Lifestyle, Family, Gardening

We had planned a year ago that 2020 would be the year to expand our garden, and it could not have come at a better time.

Andrea Larson

August 26, 2020

Food

Focaccia Bread

Andrea Larson

August 26, 2020

Food

During the summer, I can’t wait to use my fresh basil and tomatoes for focaccia bread. I’ve used jars of yeast of the years with this recipe.

Andrea Larson

August 13, 2020

Lifestyle, Guest Blog

Learning about #Lakelife and more – my first Wisconsin summer

Andrea Larson

August 13, 2020

Lifestyle, Guest Blog

Learning about #Lakelife and more – my first Wisconsin summer

Guest blog contributor, Stephanie Hardi, shares her first summer experience after moving from Denver, CO to Wausau and her family shifting to be lake people instead of mountain people..

Andrea Larson

August 3, 2020

Potato Salad - A Vanishing Act

Andrea Larson

August 3, 2020

When I say this recipe is a family favorite, I mean it. I am up to preparing an entire 10-pound bag of potatoes. Then the potato salad disappears at an astonishing rate.

Andrea Larson

July 27, 2020

Racing, Guest Blog

24 HOURS

Andrea Larson

July 27, 2020

Racing, Guest Blog

Guest blogger, Rob Hoehn, shares his experience in his first ultra triathlon, Washington Island Ultra.

Andrea Larson

July 22, 2020

Camping, Travel

Escape to the Northwoods

Andrea Larson

July 22, 2020

Camping, Travel

With the summer of COVID-19, our family won’t be partaking in a summer vacation. So we’re exploring great camping opportunities within a tank of gas away, such as Starrett Lake in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest.