We're celebrating June Dairy Month the best way we know how! WW Homestead Dairy, located in Waukon, Iowa, jumped into the food market in 2011. The owners, Tom Weighner being one of them, had a combined experience of over 90 years in the industry and were ready to start their business! Check out this episode for how they got started and all about how they're leading the industry with the best, freshest products in the region. 

WW Homestead Dairy

Driftless Area Scenic Byway

While I know there’s so many trails to hike, outlooks to see and stores to shop, right here has to be top of the list for activities in Allamakee County… Empty Nest Winery! Listen in with Morgan & Austin as they discuss how "Empty Nest" got it's name and all their fun wine names. Did you know that the winery makes more than just wine? Yep! Hear about their ever-changing flavors of ciders on tap, too! 

Empty Nest Winery Facebook

Driftless Area Scenic Byway

Did you know that the Delaware Crossing Scenic Byway is unique because unlike other byways, the corridor for Delaware Crossing is the entire COUNTY! There’s so many things to do, see, work and visit and on this episode of Bluffs, Brooks & Byways, we get the inside exclusive from Donna Boss, Executive Director for the Delaware County Economic Development Office.

Delaware Crossing Scenic Byway

Zanzibar, Munchie Madness & Kitty Kitty Bang Bang...with names like those, how could you pass up this ice cream? That's not all, on this episode we hear from Brittany and Nathan Todd, owners of the Sugar Bowl, about their business adventures, the importance of community and a few secrets of what's to come! What an inspiring couple of YOUNG entrepreneurs - be sure to listen, share and comment on the episodes to let us know you're enjoying them.

Sugar Bowl

Driftless Area Scenic Byway

On this episode, we hear from Daryl Parker, the former County Director for the Jackson County Conservation Department and now a member of the VERY newly established friends group for the Bellevue State Park. Listen in to hear all about the things they have done and plan to do in the near future in the world of conservation. 

Friends of Bellevue State Park Facebook Group

Jackson County Conservation

Jackson County Conservation Facebook

Hurstville Interpretive Center Website

Hurstville Interpretive Center Facebook Page

Grant Wood Scenic Byway Facebook Page

RC&D Website

RC&D Facebook

RC&D Twitter

Nothing says May flowers and summer quite like Farmers Markets opening up! On this episode, hear from Josh Dansdill, Business Development Projects Director for Northeast Iowa RC&D. He helps local farmers markets with behind the scenes set up, marketing and so much more!

Interested in learning more about Northeast Iowa Farmers Markets? Check out these great resources: 

Northeast Iowa Farmers Markets

In this episode, hear from Kelly - one of the OGs from River Ridge Brewing in Bellevue. She talks about how she, and the other owner/operators - Nick, Allison, Nic - got started and what's on tap now! 

Kelly, Nick and Nile are from Bellevue and are all about giving back to the community they grew up in- especially with good beer. Allison and Nic are Bellevue transplants and found a home at RRB and in Bellevue long before they joined the team. With the help of family and friends behind the bar, together they do it all from the beer in your glass to the posts on your newsfeed. RRB is all about celebrating good beer, spending time with customers, and being a part of this river community. 

RIVER RIDGE BREWING

River Ridge Brewing Facebook

Near the River Bluffs Scenic Byway in Clayton County, Volga City is known for their Volga City Truck Cruise. In this episode, we have the opportunity to talk to Vice President of Vested Citizens Taking Control (VCTC, Inc), Tom Klingman, and Volga City advocate, George Duff. They have a great inside excusive to all the the incredible changes that have occurred in the last few years and what's to come this year - including some pretty awesome events. 

VCTC, Inc.

River Bluffs Scenic Byway

The Driftless Region has found its place in Mike McAlexander's heart in no time at all. On this episode, we hear why he makes the 2+ hour trip to the area for only one day just to get his time "on the fly." Also, Mike tells us how he got started fly fishing, a few tips & tricks and incredible story of persistence while fishing. 

@Fly_AllSzn (Instagram)

Public land, numerous campgrounds, miles of trails, indoor exhibits and a living black bear... what more could you ask for! Listen in with Jenna Pollock from Clayton County Conservation & Osborne Nature Center for an inside exclusive of all their offerings, things to come and even some Great River Road Byway news! 

Clayton County Conservation