Broadcasting live from La Crosse, we learn about the vast Upper Mississippi River refuge on its 100th anniversary. Then, we get recommendations on where to bike, hike and paddle in the La Crosse area.
Featured in this Episode
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Upper Mississippi River refuge continues 100-year-old conservation mission
Created 100 years ago, the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Reserve is 240,000 acre refuge across five midwest states. We’ll talk to refuge manager Sabrina Chandler and biologist Stephen Winter live from the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center in La Crosse.
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La Crosse is a haven for hikers, bikers and paddlers
The La Crosse area spoils hikers and bikers with more than 100 miles of trails – both paved, long-distance paths and twisty, mountain biking singletrack – through the riverlands and bluffs. We get a tour of the area from two outdoor recreation leaders in the area, Sami Meyer and Jed Olson.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Sabrina Chandler Guest
- Stephen Winter Guest
- Sami Meyer Guest
- Jed Olson Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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