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Elliott Christen was born in Ridgeway, Iowa, in November of 1933 – 93 years ago! His family moved to Decorah, and he went to a…

How cool is the Driftless? Mighty cool, especially if you decide to do some fall hiking. You not only have fairer weather (and fewer bugs)…

As summer wanes and the goldenrods begin to flower, shortening days give rise to physiological changes in birds, too. Migratory species become restless, increase food…

Bright, crispy, field-fresh apples are the stuff of fall. Fresh baked turnovers, a perfectly browned lace crust apple pie slice, and a golden-hued afternoon are…

Approximately 8,500 miles away from the Driftless Region sits a town called Ban Prue Yai in the Khukhan District of Thailand. It is home to…

We love hearts in our designs, so it felt fitting to make a heart envelope for our 19th anniversary issue. Print off our template, write…

I’ve lived 14 years and have had many experiences and learned many things, a lot of which can’t completely be subjected to words. However, a…

The seasons are shifting once more. The bluffs will shine with brilliant red, gold, and orange hues. Then the leaves will eventually fall and create…

We’ve been making Inspire(d) Magazine for 19 years – a vast majority of my adult life. I was 26 when we started, so there have…

One year after moving to Decorah, Iowa, Mariann Fant and Josh Ratel-Khan faced a choice: Leave for a new job opportunity in Fayetteville, North Carolina,…

Hal Cropp, long-time Executive and Producing Director of Lanesboro, Minnesota’s Commonweal Theatre, didn’t always know he was going to spend his life working in theatre.…

The annual Driftless Half Marathon is more than just another test of athleticism and endurance – it’s a uniquely supportive and community-driven race, perfect for…