How lucky is La Crosse to have this facility! With 17 courts, all with outdoor surfaces, overhead…read morelighting designed to diffuse glare, an HVAC system designed away from ball flight interference, the owners seem to have thought of everything. I moved from Scottsdale AZ where the national pickleball headquarters will be. The Bluezone offers more courts, regulation specs, better pricing, state-of-the-art scoring and information displays, and even the most comfy, carpeted/cozy couches to take a breather in or have guests and spectators watch for free. I love the online court reservation system, too, so I can sign up to play and see if others will be there for open play before I arrive. They carry some equipment for purchase, a ball machine for hourly rental if you want to practice your techniques, fantastic variety of league play, and the best group of members and plays around. You will find all ages and all skill levels blend here in open play and each are welcomed and having a great time. This seems to be the best place in town to meet people if you are new like me.

It's a pleasure and a privilege to review the Blue Zone! After 3 hours of play & learning about…read moretheir various programs from lessons to leagues to tournaments and other activities, as a guest I eagerly decided to join the club. I immediately joined a weekly league & took advantage of making use of their high quality ball machine. My most recent visit on a weekday over 3 hours of open play, I enjoyed playing with a variety of players at all levels and became acquainted with a few on a sociable level. The facility, which maintains 17 courts, is impeccably maintained. Their programs are well-organized and the club creates a relaxed environment with extended hours to make play both affordable and available. I look forward to growing my game here and encourage anyone, whether beginner or advanced, to give them a try. I truly believe you won't be disappointed!

We were camping at Merrick State Park and decided to play here over the weekend. Let's start with…read morethe price. INCREDIBLE DEAL - $45 for a round of 18 with cart is hard to beat. The course itself was well kept and in great shape. However the layout was a bit off for me. Lots of holes right next to each other in the open so people were driving across fairways all day. Nothing too bad and it happens but something to be aware of. They have a nice mix of par 4s and 3s. They do not have a driving range so make sure you warm up before teeing off. The clubhouse was smaller but they've got so balls and tees if you didn't come prepared. Overall a good course for a fantastic price.

Loved this park. Some short, moderate hikes to get a gorgeous view of the river. I do wish that the…read moretrails were a little better marked, however, It is worth visiting when heading down to Southern Minnesota. The driftless region is amazing. However, it was my second favorite park today. We headed into effigy national monument immediately after, and that was even more breathtaking. They are a great one-two punch if you're driving down from the Twin Cities.

This was a nice spot for a hike. There is a series of trails throughout the park. I did the King's…read moreBluff and North and South Overlooks. There is no shortage of beautiful views and there were plenty of spring wildflowers to make the walk even more stunning! Parking is available at the trailheads, there are some nice picnic spots, and the vault toilets were well kept.

Totally loved this Wisconsin state park that is nestled right on the waterways of the Mississippi…read moreRiver overlooking the Minnesota bluffs and a great sunset. The town is super cute for a bite to eat but this park is just 15 minutes north of lacrosse and totally worth it. I wish we had more time to explore the trails but it is one of my favorite state parks with new paved roads and so much wildlife to see with trains passing by too. Great camping spot to go to once a year and worth the drive!

The highlight of this park is the hike up Brady's bluff. Not an easy climb but the views are worth…read moreit. We climbed from the north and descended to the south. This was a good choice on this sunny and hot day since there was shade going up the stairs from the north. We followed the river side path back to the nature center from where we started. Be warned there is a lot of poison ivy along the river path. If we had kayaks or canoes they also have a very nice route through the nearby bay. Camping is available as are some picnic areas. A solid state park experience.

Point to point half marathon run in LaCrosse, WI in late spring. Course starts on the outside of…read moreLaCrosse on top of Grandad bluff. After a steep descent down the bluff, the course is relatively flat as it winds through largely residential and industrial parts of LaCrosse. Besides the first part of the race, course is not scenic at all (and there are some flat out unenjoyable parts, like running around the sewage treatment facility). Race is part of a larger athletic festival running throughout the weekend in LaCrosse. High quality long sleeve tech t-shirt comes with entry fee and nice medal given to all finishers. Race is relatively expensive for a half (~$70). If you are in the area and looking for a supported spring long run, this might be worth checking out. Note: Review is based on 2014 race.

Great race, with strong community support. Take the shuttle from the LAX Center to the start line…read moreon the bluff. First 1.5-2 miles are downhill with elevation loss of 500 feet, then course levels out and finishes at Riverside Park.

A true gem! This course has a full driving range, amazing staff, and a course that is fair and…read morechallenging. I would 10/10 recommend

I have golfed this course many times, but now it seems like the conditions have deteriorated. They…read morehave no fairways. Just a first and second cut of rough. The greens are way slower than they used to be. I would estimate a stimpmeter rating of about a 5, which is way too slow. The staff seems friendly. The tee boxes are terrible. Some are being re-done, so you have a bunch of temporary tee boxes, but some that are regular tee boxes are clumpy, with big dead spots. Their TV ad is very misleading. Huge disappointment !

Surprised to see that there was not a Yelp review done about this place. Me and my wife recently…read morestopped here to check out the trail to the top of Sugarloaf mountain. This hike was pretty easy and it features a nice view at the very top and and even better one if you know basic Mountain climbing. They must have some mountain climbing courses too speaking of it because you can see some hooks into the mountain. Part of the trail does have sand on it but overall I recommend checking this place out. It's easier to get down than get up. Even though there's a parking lot many people prefer to park on the side of the street.

We had a wonderful first Paddle Boarding experience with the beginner class with Chris. Chris was…read moreknowledgeable and shared his passion for Paddle Boarding. Chris was adaptable with everyone's different level of experience and comfortability.