Back to the future: Historic church still beckons
The little clapboard church in Kinnickinnic went up shortly after the Civil War when Ulysses S. Grant was president.
RELATED CONTENTTurkey time
The nonprofit organization Unseen Angels and its anonymous volunteers started cooking early the morning of Nov. 21 at Kilkarney Hills Golf Course, with the goal of making and delivering a traditional Thanksgiving meal to 4,000 people on the Thursday holiday.
RELATED CONTENTLearn to row with the St. Croix Rowing Club
The St. Croix Rowing Club will offer in June and July Learn-to-Row classes that introduce adults (18 years and older) to the sport of sculling (rowing in a boat with two oars). No previous rowing experience is required. Classes meet at SCRC's Boathouse, on the west-end of St. Croix Street, in Hudson.
RELATED CONTENTA few comments from past River Falls visitors
On occasion, people write letters to the River Falls Journal editor or even pen newspaper columns talking about aspects of their River Falls experience. Here's a few testimonials:
Signs warn of Kinni’s long, remote ride
Around midnight on this past July 4th weekend Rob Chambers woke to a faint calling. It was very warm and his cabin windows were open. A barely perceptible voice repeated, “We need help.”
RELATED CONTENTHere’s advice, warnings for those exploring Kinni
Like his town of Clifton neighbor Rob Chambers, retired Dayton’s cabinet maker Steve Cochrane has rescued stranded Kinnickinnic River travelers. Those rescued, he says, were either unprepared, ill equipped or both.
RELATED CONTENTGeographic snapshot on how the region came to be
The River Falls area is considered part of the Western Upland, which stretches from St. Croix County in the north to the state border with Illinois in the south.
RELATED CONTENTFalls Theatre still among best deals in town
One of the most beloved institutions in River Falls is the Falls Theatre located at 105 South Main St. in the city’s downtown.
RELATED CONTENTOff-Road cyclists have established enviable trail system in Whitetail Ridge park
Outdoor enthusiasts with a penchant for two-wheelers will find some challenging trails on the west side of the Whitetail Ridge Business Park on the city's north side.
RELATED CONTENT'Kinni' is a jewel of a trout stream
The “Kinni,” as it is affectionately known in the surrounding region, is a superb Class 1 trout water stream which originates in the center of St. Croix County and flows 20 miles southwest before merging with the St. Croix River. At its midpoint sits the only city on the river, River Falls.
RELATED CONTENTSnapshots of a few of RF's most famous and infamous residents
Many UW-River Falls alumni have gone to remarkable careers as astronauts, researchers, surgeons, educators and business professionals. River Falls as a few home-grown celebrities too. Here's a small sampling ...
RELATED CONTENTHistoric walking tour is quick path to appreciating RF's evolution
A walk through River Falls history should begin in Heritage Park on West Maple Street along the Kinnickinnic River. The river was first used as the power for the important milling industry and always appreciated for its beauty and the pleasure it has brought in many ways.
RELATED CONTENTLocal author releases 'The Nearly Departed'
Michael Norman, a retired University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF) professor who lives in River Falls, completed his eighth book for publication. The newest edition was released in September, 2009.
RELATED CONTENTCamping, swimming, horseshoes among local park amenities
Whether you want to hike a rugged path or take in a ball game(Hoffman), take a refreshing dip or play tennis(Glen) or find solitude in a pleasant gazebo (Collins), River Falls has a park suited to your desires. And most services are totally free.
RELATED CONTENTVeteran's Memorial offers solitude, place for reflection
The River Falls Veterans Memorial, located within Greenwood Cemetery on East Division Street, opened to the public at the annual Memorial Day program in 2009.
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