The Mississippi River Flyway Cam, powered by EXPLORE.org, is a live-streaming wildlife camera located at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge near Brice Prairie, Wisconsin (Pool 7, Lake Onalaska).
The Raptor Resource Project shares vivid accounts of bald eagles, sandhill cranes, and trumpeter swans foraging along the Mississippi Flyway, including Lake Onalaska’s wetlands. These stories reveal how birds adapt to changing habitats and food scarcity during migration—an angle that could strengthen your wildlife advocacy.
A local blogger behind Destination Driftless shared her first-time sailing experience on Lake Onalaska. Her post is filled with stunning photography and heartfelt reflections on the beauty of Western Wisconsin. She writes about the serenity of the water and the joy of trying something new in a place she loves. You can explore her story through
This travel piece highlights Onalaska as an affordable and family-friendly stay-cation destination. With Lake Onalaska at its heart, visitors can enjoy world-class kayak fishing, paddling, and nearby trout streams. Just minutes away, Perrot State Park offers versatile camping options, while birding, hiking, and biking opportunities abound along the Great River State Trail and Van Loon Wildlife Area. Onalaska also provides family-friendly shopping, easy trails, and comfortable lodging like Stoney Creek Inn, making it an accessible getaway for travelers from across the Midwest.
The article paints a vivid “river dreaming” scene—multiple species foraging in overlapping habitats, each using unique physical traits and behaviors to reduce competition and maximize survival. It’s a celebration of adaptability, cooperation, and the rich biodiversity of the Mississippi Flyway in autumn.
The La Crosse Sailing Club shares a vivid origin story: when Lake Onalaska was first formed in 1937, two young men—Ford Stickler and Russell Aldrich—pooled their resources to buy a Thompson Snipe sailboat. On their second day out, they capsized in a howling north wind. That moment didn’t deter them—it sparked a sailing movement. Their passion led to the founding of the Sailing Club in 1950, with boats moored along French Island and Belle Island. The story is full of grit, camaraderie, and swampy treks to reach moorings
Please email jeffatlorc@gmail.com with you story. provide a link if you have one and any photos you have. Lets preserve the history of Lake Onalaska
Lake Onalaska Rehabilitation Coalition
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