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Good blogs are hard to come by. Blogs that highlight events or people in our community are even harder to find, so Coulee Creative has done the work for you! Here is a list of the top forums and blogs from the La Crosse, Wisconsin area.

1. http://lacrossechat.madmooseforum.com/

From the blog: “WELCOME to our 100% FREE, FUN, UNIQUE forum! STATS: 19,800+ POSTS & 220+ MEMBERS! Love to share your opinions? Want to have some fun? Want to read what others are saying?”

Why you should join: La Crosse Chat is strictly a forum with topics about La Crosse, sports, puzzles, politics, computers, religion and more. Come here to respectfully discuss heated topics, talk with neighbors and former Wisconsinites, and happenings around the Coulee Region.

2. http://thebubbler.com

From the blog: “Our goal at theBubbler.com is to provide convenient, efficient, family-friendly, and FUN Wisconsin-based information. We endeavor to promote Wisconsin businesses, organizations, people, and places with passion and commitment.”
Why you should join: The Bubbler is a fun filled information source for Wisconsin. There are games, forums, classifieds, stores, polls, adoptable pets, sports, weather…. you get the point. There is no shortage of things to do and see on this site.

3. http://couleeregiononline.com/blog

From the blog: “Coulee Region ONLINE is a community discussion and information site for southwestern Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota covering communities such as La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, Winona, Viroqua, and many more.”
Why you should follow: Not only is Coulee Region Online a blog, it’s a forum, an event page, a community meeting place, a restaurant and shopping guide, a place to meet your neighbors, and a place to share your videos or photos! There is something for everyone here – even if you aren’t into blogs.

4. http://music.blogs.wkbt.com/

From the blog: “Music-Live-Reviews is a blog about as its name implies.  Look to here for entries about featured music, live shows in the immediate area of La Crosse and the Midwest, and reviews of albums and concerts.  Feel free to leave comments to any and all posts.  Leave your thoughts on a particular topic, reviews of your own albums and concerts, or anything else about music.”

Why you should follow: The Music-Live-Reviews blog is more than music reviews and upcoming concerts.  There are also posts about musicians you have never heard of and thought provoking music theories.  It promises to expand your music library, and it delivers.

5. http://art.blogs.wkbt.com/

From the blog: “Welcome to Coulee Region Art, an art blog promoting art and art related news in the 7-Rivers Region.  My name is Jeff Guin and I am the primary author for this blog site, although my main job at WKBT is as a Control Operator pushing buttons behind the scenes.  I am a practicing potter when I’m not pushing buttons in the control room and have a great interest in all forms of art.  We have a lot of art and a lot of artists right here in the Coulee Region and I thought this blog was the perfect opportunity to learn more about it for myself, and at the same time share all the information I gather with anybody and everybody wishing to read about it.  I hope all who visit this sight not only find it informative but also enjoy the visual beauty of the artwork created by the artists.”

Why you should follow: Coulee Region Art has upcoming art events in the La Crosse area and interviews from local artists. There are various types of art and art forms that are shown on the site – as well as samples of artists work. To keep up with the artist community in the coulee region, you will need to check this blog.

6. http://www.byriverside.com

From the blog: “By Riverside is an experiment: a combination of on-line and off-line community.  A few times every week, I’ll be interviewing people that I meet in and around the Riverside Park area and sharing their stories.  My hope is that between those I interview and community members who come across the site in other ways, there will be enough interest to keep people coming back to meet other members of the La Crosse community.  If you’re reading this, you’ve obviously discovered the site somehow–so I encourage you to check out the profiles, start discussions in the comments, and to come back frequently.  And tell your friends!”

Why you should follow:  By Riverside captures events and people at Riverside Park through photos. The park is such a central part of life in La Crosse and it is fun to get a small glimpse of our friends, neighbors, and strangers enjoying it.

7. http://doreen-clemons.tumblr.com

From the blog: “Thoughts on computers, companies, and the equally puzzling humans who interact with them”

Why you should follow: Views from the Bridge covers a wide range of topics – from PETA to the President. It is intellectual, witty and fun. She updates often, so make sure to check back to get the latest thoughts.

8. http://www.rivervalleyblogs.com

From the blog: “Rivervalleyblogs.com is the home for Web-only content created by River Valley Newspaper Group staffers. Visitors to the site are welcome to post public comments about articles or make suggestions for content they would like to read.”

Why you should follow: River Valley Blog allows you to read more from your favorite journalists around the Coulee Region. The website has blogs from 12 different journalists so you are sure to find something that interests you.

9. http://devinssinglelife.blogspot.com/

From the blog: “The Single Life: Bikes Beer Breathing and Bikes”

Why you should follow: The Single Life has tales of biking (the bicycle kind) and enjoying the great outdoors. There are great photos of bike trails around the country and stories of bumps, broken bikes, and well, beer.

10. http://rockinlisa.blogspot.com/

From the blog: “This blog is a source for music lovers to congregate, share their thoughts, and express their undying passion for music. Stay tuned for pictures, polls, interviews, videos, and much, much more!”

Why you should follow: Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy has a lot to say about her favorite genre of music – the 80s. With posts such as “David Lee Roth Picture of the Week”, local music guide and reviews, and contests such as “Ultimate Dream Band” – you are sure to be entertained.

Interested in creating your own blog? Coulee Creative can help you create, design and market your blog. Call us at (608) 498-4781 or email contact@couleecreative.com

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