Third kayak winner of the summer August 17, 2022 - Alyssa Ritter, of Decorah, Iowa, stood next to her brand new kayak she won in a recent contest. On July 31, 2022, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the second Best of the Best prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was another brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 37 years as the premier tourism… Read More
Enjoy the last days of summer August 17, 2022 - By Charlene Corson Selbee There are still plenty of events to attend before the kids head back to school. The week of August 15, Fillmore and Houston County are home to Ag Days, Houston County Fair, and Fillmore County Relay for Life. Head to Caledonia August 16–21 for the Houston County Fair. Explore the 4-H… Read More
Second kayak winner of the summer July 13, 2022 - Jami Schwickerath, of Lime Springs, Iowa, stood next to her brand new kayak she won in a recent contest. On June 30, 2022, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the second prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 37 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic… Read More
First kayak winner of the summer 2022 June 16, 2022 - Audrey Staggemeyer, of Caledonia, Minn., stood next to her brand new kayak she won in a recent contest. On May 31, 2022, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the first prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 37 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be conducting prize giveaways each… Read More
It’s all about rhubarb June 2, 2022 - By Charlene Corson Selbee If you are looking for rhubarb to buy for cooking, baking, freezing, canning, or rhubarb to buy for planting, the Rhubarb Festival in Lanesboro, Minn., is the place to be on June 4. Lanesboro, the Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota, hosts the annual Rhubarb Festival the first Saturday in June every year,… Read More
A pilgrimage to connect with your ancestors May 10, 2022 - By Charlene Corson Selbee Traditionally, pilgrimages are thought of as a journey to a sacred place in a foreign county searching for a higher good that leads to a life-altering experience. Family genealogists go on pilgrimages to learn or expand their knowledge about their roots which leads to personal transformations. Visitors come to the Bluff… Read More
