See bald and golden eagles like never before – face to face!
The National Eagle Center is a tourist must-see and top Minnesota attraction that offers a unique viewing experience that brings visitors to within a few feet of these majestic raptors without any barrier in between. You can learn about eagles while standing right next to them – an unforgettable experience unlike any other!
Located in Wabasha, Minnesota, the National Eagle Center is home to several non-releasable Bald Eagles and a nesting place for hundreds of others who come for the winter.
Whether you wish to see these beautiful creatures up close, observe them in their prime habitat, incorporate their research into your own teachings, or donate to support their mission, they have a way for you to get involved.
Upcoming Events
Civil War Encampment at Castlerock
Civil War Encampment at Castlerock
Visit Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin on Saturday, July 12th from 10am – 4pm for a special program with reenactors from the 2nd Minnesota Battery of Light Artillery.
Visitors can see a full-size replica of a Model 1861 ten-pounder Parrott Rifle and discover how the cannon was used. They can also learn about the soldiers’ lives, artillery shells and flags, period music and games, and Civil War era firearms. There will also be a display of quilts made by the women of the Second Battery using period patterns and reproduction fabrics.
Visitors can also check out the Civil War display in the museum’s new American galleries. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Museum members get a $2 discount. For more information, contact the museum at 608-685-4231 or info@castlerockmuseum.com.
Members of the 2nd Minnesota Battery in front of their cannon.
Quilts made by the women of the Second Battery.
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Barton’s Brickhouse Boutique Sale! 40% off!
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New skatepark under construction at the Wabasha Athletic Complex
A new skatepark is being built at the athletic field, along Pierce Avenue, behind the softball fields, with expected completion date of August 28, 2025. The flooding at the old athletic field damaged the old skatepark and meant that there needed to be a new location. The project also marks a major success for Riley Costello in his new capacity as Emergency Management Director.
“Our original skatepark equipment experienced multiple flooding events, which left it decaying. The original skatepark equipment had significantly deteriorated due to repeated flooding events. Relocating the skatepark has been a long-standing objective, and I am proud to say it is now a reality,” said Costello.
Another highlight of the new facility is that it was completely funded through FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program. The skatepark was part of the original new athletic field plans but could not be completed due to lack of city funding.
The skatepark is another example where the City has created new recreational facilities that encourage healthy lifestyles for youth, families, and adults living in Wabasha. Among many other benefits, it provides a safe and fun environment for skateboarding, while encouraging lessons for youth like self-directed exercise, creative expression, and the value of persistence.
And persistence certainly paid off for the City of Wabasha, to be able to complete the goals for the new Athletic Complex.
Riley Costello Emergency Management Director
