Recreation Alliance of Winona

23/08/2026

Dam2Dam off bright and early!

22/08/2026

Racing not your thing? That’s okay! Come float with us tomorrow!
$10 community float, with a hot dog lunch at the end. Costumes and themed boats are encouraged.

Bring cash or register at: bit.ly/bluffs2backwaters2026

See you in the sunshine!

22/08/2026

22/08/2026

Film festival now Prairie Island Campground!

21/08/2026

Today is the day!
Bluffs2Backwaters is here!

Come enjoy everything our backyard has to offer ❤️
As a reminder, we have several free events this weekend, and you can register for races the day of if you’re on the fence.

20/08/2026

FREE ACTIVITIES THIS WEEKEND!
All located at Prairie Island Campground for Bluffs2Backwaters!

Friday
- 8:00 PM: Film Festival with La Crosse Adventure Films (B**r will be flowing thanks to Two Fathoms Brewing)

Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Adventure Stations from kids fishing, to water quality testing, to mountain bike skills training, to tie dying, and more!
- Demo boats at the beach with Hornbeck Boats Inc
- 2:00 - 4:00 PM: Free Paddling with Prairie Island Campground
- 6:00 PM: Live Music with Mike Munson (b**r will be flowing thanks to Two Fathoms Brewing)

You can always register for a race or our community float the day of! We only have 60 hot dogs from Black and Sons for Paddle Your Buns Off - so don't wait too long!

Register here: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=d5a6c9af293649bcf5b4

Can't wait to enjoy the beautiful weather, on the river, with our incredible community.

20/08/2026

Stop down to Prairie Island Campground for an amazing weekend!

Free Events:
- Film Festival, 08/21, Friday Night
- Boat Demos, 08/22, Saturday
- Adventure stations for kids and families, 08/22, Saturday
- Mike Munson Trio, 08/22, Saturday Night

Join a paddling event by registering here: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=d5a6c9af293649bcf5b4

18/08/2026

Your perfect Winona Friday night (This Friday, 08.21!) is coming up with Bluffs2Backwaters - and you don't want to miss out.

5:00 - 8:00 PM: Bridges and Boathouses Guided Paddle
Start your evening doing a guided down river paddle. Explore the Mississippi River with us on a relaxed, guided community paddle from Prairie Island to downtown Winona. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or curious about getting out on the river, this is an opportunity to learn, explore, and share the river with friends and neighbors.
Shuttle, boats, and guides provided!

Register here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/8-21-b2b-community-paddle/items

8:00 - 10:00 PM: Adventure Film Series with La Crosse Adventure Films
Join us at Prairie Island Campground for a FREE Film series. Bring your camp chair and friend. The b**r will be flowing thanks to Two Fathoms Brewing!

Thank you to our partners, Will Dilg Chapter Izaak Walton League and Visit Winona for helping us host an excellent weekend!

12/08/2026

We are nearly a WEEK AWAY!
We cannot wait to hang with our favorite people - YOU!

Don't forget to register for our events and activities at: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=d5a6c9af293649bcf5b4

05/08/2026

Join us on the water for a community float on Sunday, August 23rd!
$10 Registration - and you get a hot dog afterward! Costumes and decorated boats are encouraged!
All ages and abilities are welcome.

Register at: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=d5a6c9af293649bcf5b4