Undiscovered underground

Wisconsin's longest subterranean path is still being explored

By Maja Petersen

Imagine descending five or six stories into the ground, where you find yourself in a limestone cave surrounded by stalactites, stalagmites and columns. You can explore the cave with an hourlong guided tour through a third of a mile of underground trail. Crystal Cave, located in Spring Valley, can provide this experience.

Still eating local, two weeks later

Former junk food addict finds new diet satisfying

By Adrian Northrup

I'm faring quite well halfway through The Valley's Local Food Challenge, eating only food grown and produced within 100 miles of Eau Claire. I thought I'd take up some space by telling you about some of the places I've been shopping. Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market, Phoenix Park This is the obvious choice for local produce and products.

Pop that collar for 'The Mighty Ducks'

By Scott Hoostal

OK, here's the scene: it's Friday night, you and your friends are out on Water Street, and you see it. Like a shining beacon of arrogance coming toward you, you see the über-trend known as the popped collar. No fashion statement can say "I think I'm God's gift to humanity" quite like the popped collar.

History of nail polish

By Claudia Lozano

Nail polish is believed to have originated in China, and can be traced back to 3000 B.C. According to The People's Media Company, the early combination for nail polish was a mixture of bees' wax, gelatin, gum Arabic and egg whites. Gum Arabic is a natural product found in the African Acacia tree.