We visited the International Owl Center for one of their programs a few weeks ago. We paid $18 for…read moretwo people and it was definitely worth it, especially if you love owls and care about conservation. We arrived early and had time to walk around an check out their adorable gift shop. Even if you can't make it to a program, the gift shop alone is worth a stop and the proceeds go to an amazing cause. There were 3 owls present for our program but Ruby was the star of the show and the only one to be brought out for viewing. Our speaker advised that there are typically 5 owls present but they have to be transported to the center daily and if they don't feel like coming, they are not made to. I love that! JR the Eastern Screech Owl was also there but he never really came out so I could get a look at him (although I did hear him once and his little "screech" was nothing like I expected!) and Bea the burrowing owl was also there. She was my absolute favorite with her dainty size and her sweet, although shy, disposition. I never even knew there owls that nest underground before seeing her. We learned a lot about these amazing animals and things we can do to help them and although our program was full of adults and seniors, I think this would be a really great thing to do with children. For instance, through an exhibit about wingspan, we learned that my husband has the wingspan of a Blakiston's Fish Owl and I have the wingspan of a Eurasian Eagle Owl. They have plenty of interesting exhibits about the different sizes and types of owls and we made sure to "Make a pledge to save owls" before leaving. They also sell artwork from the community and are working very hard to raise money for a new facility for these beautiful creatures so I recommend coming to visit if you are able and having a nice time while helping a very good cause.

This is an amazing place. So interesting- informative- family friendly-and educational. The owls…read moreare magical. The staff kind and programs presented are great. Gift shop has a wonderful assortment of owl themed products. Also- the kids art from all around the world is amazing. Please support the owls and this wonderful Owl Center.

awesome place for seniors also, have some great exercise classes, only down side is no notice if a…read moreclass is cancelled sometimes . Love the water exercise classes and chair yoga classes. Everyone is very nice and helpful

I swim at the pool every other day and use the treadmill and machines the other days. When I have…read moreneeded help on machines, someone has always come and helped and did not make me feel stupid at 68, younger people can due that without even knowing they are. All the young staff I feel are well-trained and very friendly. But today, 6/9 AM, a new gal was a life guard she sat on the bench waiting with her friend to get a lane for laps A young man was on the guard chair. She sat for a while with her friend on the bench and was on her phone, looking down and not at the pool at all. She climbed up the second guard chair when exercise class started and ate a cookie it did not look good! I hate to complain but when anyone is in pool and they are on deck full attention should be on pool. TY

Don't blink...you'll drive right past it. There is a small area to park, just careful pulling out.read more

Great piece of local history! Worth taking the time to stop and read about the cut...but be…read morecareful of you walk out into tje road to get a better picture because the xars can come up fast!

I was able to call the business before going there to find out if they had the kind of item I was…read morelooking for. Once there, I could try the motorized product and was even given assistance loading once I made my purchase.

Massive selection of clothes, home goods, furniture, kitchen stuff, and everything in between. Very…read morefriendly and helpful staff. A hidden gem in Holmen! Will come back again

I met some ladies for cards Thursday. What a comfortable venue....& great acoustics. You didnt even…read morerealize there were 16 of us in the room because you didnt hear anyone elses tabletalk! There was enough natural light & overhead lighting fir comfort. No picture but a velcro'ed sign on a bathroom foor that read: if you have someone of a different gender in here, please turn sign over. No pictures but comfortable lobby chairs, spaciously set. Thanks HACC for an comfortable & inviting location for some ladies to get a few hours of cards & socialization in.

Nice trail, but unfortunately flooded due to the rain so could only see 0.2 miles of it.read more

Anyone who tackles this trail must be…read more.. A) A historic bridge enthusiast and fan of engineering design B) The second coming of Aldo Leopold C) Someone off their nut D) A&C E) B&C F) All of the above. Okay, seriously, this is a a fascinating area and quite a trail for nature lovers. Alexander McGilvray saw an opportunity in 1854 and launched a ferry across the Black River. In 1892, the county built a steel bridge across the river, ending the ferry service. Since McGilvray Road went through backwaters of the Black River and a slough, six wooden bridges were built. The moist environment wrecked wooden bridges quickly, so between 1905 and 1908, a series of five bowstring truss bridges were built with one wooden bridge left behind. The road was closed in 1948 due to flooding, and in 1954 the steel bridge was removed. The five bowstring truss bridges remain in place and a fifth pony truss bridge was relocated here to replace the wooden bridge. The maintenance of the old bridges is accomplished with volunteer labor, the Friends of McGilvray Road in partnership with the Wisconsin DNR. Bowstring trusses, one time plentiful, are now rare and only eight examples remain in Wisconsin - five of those eight are on McGilvray Road. As for the hiking, well, nature has pretty much consumed McGilvray Road, popularly known as Seven Bridges Road. It is a hiking trail, being slowly developed by the Friends of McGilvray Road. You can take the 1.8 mile hike to the Black River and experience a piece of La Crosse County history yourself. Dress appropriately and wear good hiking shoes.The day I visited McGilvray Road, I met a couple on the trail. He was wearing sandals. Not smart. She was wearing cross trainers, still not very smart. Both were wearing shorts - really not smart as the mosquitoes were matched in size and maneuverability to a P-38. No motorized vehicles, in fact, no vehicles at all, including no bicycles. As a hiking trail, two stars. As a great example of private and public sector cooperation, four stars, as an example of historic preservation, five stars. Net result - four stars. I'd go back - would you like to join me?

We started using Northernland before we even moved here, and Sheila was so good to work with, that…read morewe have stayed with her for over 8 years! Beautiful, clean, well lit, security monitors, easily accessible units, are grouped into several areas that provide service to many neighborhoods. There are so many sizes and shapes of units, that we easily found one that fit our boat, AND was located in a way to get the boat in and out easily! Important!! The prices are some of the best we found, and she often includes long term incentives to boot! We are moving, and wish Shiela would build some units where we are going!!!

Great place! Coffee, Ice Cream and a comfortable place to do your laundry! Highly recommend!read more

The machines and efficiency of them is good. Also how cute it is and I like to study there while I…read morewash my clothes. The service is always super nice.