Visit Bluff Country

A guide to Historic Bluff Country

The Best Winners

Fourth Winner of the Summer Takes Home Blackstone 4-Burner Griddle

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Congratulations to Brook Nagel of Harmony, Minn., who won a brand new Blackstone 4-burner griddle from a Visit Bluff Country Magazine drawing conducted on August 31, 2023.

Ariana Cervantes, of Decorah, Iowa, who won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on July 31, 2023.

Jill Heiderscheit, of New Albin, Iowa, won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on June 30, 2023.

Pamela Eddy, of La Crosse, Wis., won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on June 2, 2023.

As the magazine celebrates 38 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they are conducting prize giveaways each month from May through September. Prizes include kayaks, a Blackstone griddle and a Green Mountain grill.

The next drawing, for a brand new Green Mountain Ledge Prime+Pellet grill ($899 value), will be September 30, 2023. Please to go www.visitbluffcountry.com/thebest to enter this drawing.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine, the premier tourism publication of the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region, is delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

For information on upcoming town festival and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining and shopping, check out the magazine in print or online at www.visitbluffcountry.com.

Over the summer months, Visit Bluff Country Magazine is giving away more than $4,000 in gift cards and prizes with four different contests.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine Golf Tour offers $25 gift cards being given away with a contest on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook Page.

The Brewery, Distillery & Winery Contest runs on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook page.  This contest includes a weekly $25 gift card giveaway for 15 consecutive weeks.

Visit Bluff Country Magazine will also give away $100 in gift cards with the Choose Your Adventure Contest, accessible at www.visitbluffcountry.com/adventure.

Third kayak winner of the summer

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Congratulations to Ariana Cervantes, of Decorah, Iowa, who won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on July 31, 2023.

Jill Heiderscheit, of New Albin, Iowa, won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on June 30, 2023.

Pamela Eddy, of La Crosse, Wis., won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on June 2, 2023.

As the magazine celebrates 38 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be conducting prize giveaways each month from May through September. Prizes include kayaks, a Blackstone griddle, and a Green Mountain Grill.

The next drawing for a brand new Blackstone Outdoor 4-burner Griddle ($429 value) will be August 31, 2023. Please to go www.visitbluffcountry.com/thebest to enter this drawing.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine, the premier tourism publication of the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region, is delivered to more than 1,000locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

For information on upcoming town festival and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining and shopping.

Over the summer months, Visit Bluff Country Magazine will give away more than $4,000 in gift cards and prizes with four different contests.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine Golf Tour offers $25 gift cards that will be given away with a contest on the Visit Bluff Country Facebook Page.

The Brewery, Distillery & Winery Contest runs on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook page.  This contest will include a weekly $25 gift card giveaway for 13 consecutive weeks.

Visit Bluff Country Magazine will also giveaway $100 in gift cards with the Choose Your Adventure Contest, accessible at www.visitbluffcountry.com/adventure.

Second kayak winner of the summer

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Congratulations to Jill Heiderscheit, of New Albin, Iowa, who won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on June 30, 2023.

Pamela Eddy, of La Crosse, Wis., won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on June 2, 2023.

As the magazine celebrates 38 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be conducting prize giveaways each month from May through September. Prizes include kayaks, a Blackstone griddle, and a Green Mountain Grill.

The next drawing for a brand new kayak will be July 31, 2023. Please go to www.visitbluffcountry.com/thebest to enter this drawing.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine, the premier tourism publication of the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region, is delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

For information on upcoming town festival and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining and shopping.

Over the summer months, Visit Bluff Country Magazine will give away more than $4,000 in gift cards and prizes with four different contests.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine Golf Tour offers $25 gift cards that will be given away with a contest on the Visit Bluff Country Facebook Page.

The Brewery, Distillery & Winery Contest runs on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook page.  This contest will include a weekly $25 gift card giveaway for 13 consecutive weeks.

Visit Bluff Country Magazine will also giveaway $100 in gift cards with the Choose Your Adventure Contest, accessible at www.visitbluffcountry.com/adventure.

Green Mountain Grill winner claims prize

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Photo by Jason Sethre
Wendy Pfremmer, of Preston, Minn., stood by her brand new ($900) Green Mountain Grill Ledge Prime she won in a recent contest.

On September 30, 2022, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the fifth Best of the Best prize giveaway drawing of the tourism season, which was a brand new Green Mountain Grill. As the magazine celebrates 37 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they have conducted prize giveaways each month from April through October. Prizes have included kayaks, a Grizzly cooler, and a Green Mountain Grill.

Jackie Steberg, of Zumbrota, Minn., won a brand new Grizzly Cooler 40 from the August 31, 2022 drawing.

Alyssa Ritter, of Decorah, Iowa, won a brand new kayak from the July 31, 2022 drawing.

Jami Schwickerath, of Lime Springs, Iowa, won a brand new kayak from the June 30, 2022 drawing.

Audrey Staggemeyer, of Caledonia, Minn., won a brand new kayak from the May 31, 2022 drawing.

Thanks to all of the participants of this annual contest.  The results of the Best of the Best Contest will be published in the 2023-2024 Visit Bluff Country Magazine, which will debut in April of 2023.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine publishes 50,000 copies that are delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  This magazine has a mission of promoting tourism in the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region.

For information on upcoming town festival and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining and shopping, check out the magazine in print or online at www.visitbluffcountry.com.

Over the summer months, Visit Bluff Country Magazine gave away over $3,500 in gift cards and prizes with four different contests to help promote tourism Bluff Country.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine Golf Tour Guide offered an opportunity for participants to win $25 gift cards a contest on the Visit Bluff Country Facebook Page.

Golf Tour Guide gift card winners:

  • Michael Clobes of Lewiston, MN… Chosen Valley Golf Course
  • Randy Swestka of Cresco, IA… Old Barn Resort & Rivers Bend Golf Course
  • Heather Marg of Houston, MN… Preston Golf Course
  • Amber Uhlenhake of Stewartville, MN… Harmony Golf Course

The Brewery, Distillery & Winery Contest was featured on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook page.  This contest included a weekly $25 gift card giveaway for 13 consecutive weeks.

Brewery, Distillery & Winery gift card winners:

  • Ashley Ann Bucheit of Decorah, IA… RockFilter Distillery
  • David Hackman of Onalaska, WI… Trout City Brewing
  • Allison Holen of Ostego, MN… Sylvan Brewing
  • Cathy Severson of Grand Meadow, MN… Sugar Creek Vineyard & Meadery
  • Sandra Leonard of Lake City, MN… Reads Landing Brewing Co.
  • Erin Swenson of St. Charles, MN… Karst Brewery
  • Morgan Henry of Owatonna, MN… Four Daughters Winery & Vineyard
  • Amy Trygstad Flickinger of Kasson, MN… Harmony Spirits
  • Annette Evenson of Harmony, MN… Eagles Landing Winery
  • Andy Wojciechowski of Winona, MN… Empty Nest Winery
  • Tara Wieczorek of Winona, MN… Winneshiek Wildberry Winery
  • Ashley Hansen of Plainview, MN… Hoppy Girl Brewing
  • Annette Mueller of Rochester, MN… Frisky Fox Vineyard

Visit Bluff Country Magazine also gave away $100 in gift cards every week for 10 weeks with the Choose Your Adventure Contest, for a total of $1,000 in gift cards given away as prizes.

Choose Your Adventure gift card winners:

  • Jenny St. Mary of Spring Grove, MN… $100 at Rushford/Peterson businesses
  • Diane Marzolf of Preston, MN… $100 at Prairie du Chien/Marquette/McGregor businesses
  • Renee Majerus of St. Charles, MN… $100 at Preston businesses
  • Marie Christopherson in Spring Valley, MN… $100 at Harmony businesses
  • Janice M. Murphy of Austin, MN… $100 at Spring Valley businesses
  • Anastasia Rocksvold of Decorah, IA… $100 at Chatfield businesses
  • Dale Baker of Rochester, MN… $100 at Caledonia businesses
  • Rhonda Fitzgerald of Amery, WI… $100 at Lanesboro businesses
  • Shianne Bellinger of Denver, IA… $100 at Decorah businesses
  • Jen Oberle of Byron, MN… $100 at Waukon businesses

The team at Visit Bluff Country Magazine has plans for even more prize giveaways in 2023.

Grizzly Cooler 40 winner claims prize

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Jackie Steberg, of Zumbrota, Minn., held her brand new Grizzly Cooler 40 she won in a recent contest.

On August 31, 2022, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the fourth Best of the Best prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was another brand new Grizzly Cooler 40. As the magazine celebrates 37 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they have conducted prize giveaways each month from April through October. Prizes include kayaks, a Grizzly cooler, and a Green Mountain Grill.

Alyssa Ritter, of Decorah, Iowa, won a brand new kayak from the July 31, 2022 drawing.

Jami Schwickerath, of Lime Springs, Iowa, won a brand new kayak from the June 30, 2022 drawing.

Audrey Staggemeyer, of Caledonia, Minn., won a brand new kayak from the May 31, 2022 drawing.

Thanks to all of the participants of this annual contest.  The results of the Best of the Best Contest will be published in the 2023-2024 Visit Bluff Country Magazine, which will debut in April of 2023.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine publishes 50,000 copies that are delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  This magazine has a mission of promoting tourism in the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region.

For information on upcoming town festival and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining and shopping, check out the magazine in print or online at www.visitbluffcountry.com.

Over the summer months, Visit Bluff Country Magazine gave away over $3,500 in gift cards and prizes with four different contests to help promote tourism Bluff Country.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine Golf Tour Guide offered an opportunity for participants to win $25 gift cards a contest on the Visit Bluff Country Facebook Page.

The Brewery, Distillery & Winery Contest was featured on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook page.  This contest included a weekly $25 gift card giveaway for 13 consecutive weeks.

Visit Bluff Country Magazine also gave away $100 in gift cards every week for 10 weeks with the Choose Your Adventure Contest, for a total of $1,000 in gift cards given away as prizes.

Photo by Jason Sethre

Third kayak winner of the summer

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Photo by Jason Sethre

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 publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be conducting prize giveaways each month from April through October. Prizes include kayaks, a Grizzly cooler, and a Green Mountain Grill.

Jami Schwickerath, of Lime Springs, Iowa, won a brand new kayak from the June 30, 2022 drawing.

Audrey Staggemeyer, of Caledonia, Minn., won a brand new kayak from the May 31, 2022 drawing.

The next drawing for a brand new Grizzly 40 Cooler will be August 31, 2022. Please to go www.visitbluffcountry.com/thebest to enter this drawing.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine publishes 50,000 copies that are delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  This magazine has a mission of promoting tourism in the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region.

For information on upcoming town festival and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining and shopping, check out the magazine in print or online at www.visitbluffcountry.com.

Over the summer months, Visit Bluff Country Magazine will giveaway over $3,300 in gift cards and prizes with four different contests to help promote tourism in Bluff Country.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine Golf Tour has been in full swing, and $25 gift cards have been given away with a contest on the Visit Bluff Country Facebook Page.

The Brewery, Distillery & Winery Contest runs on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook page.  This contest includes a weekly $25 gift card giveaway for 13 consecutive weeks.

Visit Bluff Country Magazine will also giveaway $100 in gift cards with the Choose Your Adventure Contest, accessible at www.visitbluffcountry.com/adventure.