Andrea Larson

February 13, 2025

Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured snowshoe - Rib Mountain State Park

Andrea Larson

February 13, 2025

Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured snowshoe - Rib Mountain State Park

Although I’ve been to Rib Mountain State Park countless times, I’m just floored at this gem in our backyard. I had the pleasure of a great snowshoe hike with numerous view points on this hour long hike.

Andrea Larson

February 7, 2025

Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured ski - Nine Mile Cookie Trail

Andrea Larson

February 7, 2025

Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Nine Mile has trails for all ability levels - starting with the Cookie Trail. Here I share my experience skiing the Cookie Trail with my five year old daughter for the very first time.

Andrea Larson

January 7, 2025

Food

Good Ol' Mac 'n Cheese

Andrea Larson

January 7, 2025

Food

Homemade mac & cheese is a must-try in Wisconsin!

Andrea Larson

December 13, 2024

Food

It's Just Like Mom's - Chicken Dumpling Soup

Andrea Larson

December 13, 2024

Food

It's Just Like Mom's - Chicken Dumpling Soup

I’ve done a lot of experimentation over the years to make dumplings just like mom’s. After many struggles, I am finally able to recreate a little bit of my childhood.

Andrea Larson

November 19, 2024

Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 – Play-by-Play –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea Larson

November 19, 2024

Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 – Play-by-Play –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea recounts the Marji Gesick 200 bike course, enroute to becoming the event’s first ever woman finisher.

Andrea Larson

November 18, 2024

Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 - Breaking Barriers –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea Larson

November 18, 2024

Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 - Breaking Barriers –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea overcomes the fear of failure by conquering the Marji Gesick for the second time, this time on a bike.

Andrea Larson

September 19, 2024

Racing, Travel

From first to last - Returning to Marji Gesick

Andrea Larson

September 19, 2024

Racing, Travel

From first to last - Returning to Marji Gesick

Five years after setting the women's course record and becoming the first person to cross the 2019 Marji Gesick finish line, Andrea trades her running shoes for bike cleats and returns expecting to be in dead last.

Andrea Larson

September 4, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Podcast

Fastest Known Time Podcast: Episode 234: Andrea Larson & Alan Chapman: Feeling Superior on the Trail

Andrea Larson

September 4, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Podcast

Fastest Known Time Podcast’s Heather Anderson talks to Andrea Larson and Alan Chapman about their independent unsupported FKTs on the Superior Hiking Trail.

Andrea Larson

July 11, 2024

Food

Tuna Salad - a perfect picnic

Andrea Larson

July 11, 2024

Food

Tuna salad makes a simple picnic - especially perfect for a spur-of-the-moment picnic!

Andrea Larson

June 27, 2024

Food

Passing Stromboli to the Next Generation

Andrea Larson

June 27, 2024

Food

Passing Stromboli to the Next Generation

I have a history with Stromboli and today Stromboli is still a favorite of mine but now that I’m a mom, it’s also a hit with my kids, too, especially when they can help - a great family activity!

Andrea Larson

May 27, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Camping, Racing

North Country Trail Wisconsin FKT - Bringing it Home

Andrea Larson

May 27, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Camping, Racing

North Country Trail Wisconsin FKT - Bringing it Home

Andrea uncovers the journey where the number of miles she covered on foot outpaced the number of words she spoke over three days on the North Country Trail through Wisconsin while becoming the fastest person to ever do so.

Andrea Larson

April 29, 2024

Food, Gardening

Microgreens = macrotaste

Andrea Larson

April 29, 2024

Food, Gardening

Like many, I had never heard of microgreens until a few years ago. And now our family is hooked. It’s so great having fresh, tasty greens in the heart of the winter - not to mention a little extra green to look at!

Andrea Larson

April 3, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Travel

Return to the Superior Hiking Trail

Andrea Larson

April 3, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Travel

Andrea returns to the Superior Hiking Trail under vastly different conditions. Everything from temperature, trail conditions, direction of travel, duration, and even daylight bring an entirely new experience.

Andrea Larson

March 17, 2024

Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

The Far Side of the River - Discovering Grandfather Falls

Andrea Larson

March 17, 2024

Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

The Far Side of the River - Discovering Grandfather Falls

Despite living less than an hour from the Ice Age Trail, a long overdue first visit to the Turtle Rock Segment proves to be an adventure worth remembering!

Andrea Larson

March 13, 2024

Racing, Travel, Running

Barkley Marathons and Everesting Recap

Andrea Larson

March 13, 2024

Racing, Travel, Running

Andrea recaps her Barkley Marathons and Everesting experiences with takeaways and Q&A.

Andrea Larson

February 28, 2024

Family, Lifestyle

Gaska Park Labyrinth

Andrea Larson

February 28, 2024

Family, Lifestyle

Despite its size of just 50 acres, Gaska Park is worth a stop. Its labyrinth of trails will bridges and wildlife is a perfect weekday outing or weekend picnic!

Andrea Larson

February 14, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Racing

Kalalau Trail FKT Attempt Near Miss by Eight Seconds!

Andrea Larson

February 14, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Racing

Kalalau Trail FKT Attempt Near Miss by Eight Seconds!

Andrea chases a Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Kalalau Trail on a whim and ends up just seconds shy. Find out how it slipped through her fingers…literally.

Andrea Larson

February 3, 2024

Family, Lifestyle, Biking

Family winter skating adventures

Andrea Larson

February 3, 2024

Family, Lifestyle, Biking

No snow presents some opportunities. A family adventure involving hiking, exploring, ice skating, and fat tire biking!

Andrea Larson

January 24, 2024

Food

Four seasons of smoothies - winter blend

Andrea Larson

January 24, 2024

Food

Four seasons of smoothies - winter blend

Many of us reserve smoothies for the summer months when fresh berries are abounding. However, that doesn’t need to be the case.

Andrea Larson

January 4, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Podcast

Ultra Running Magazine Podcast: SUPERIOR HIKING TRAIL FKT With ANDREA LARSON

Andrea Larson

January 4, 2024

Running, Lifestyle, Podcast

Ultra Running Magazine Podcast: SUPERIOR HIKING TRAIL FKT With ANDREA LARSON

Ultra Running Magazine Podcast’s Scotty Sandow covers everything from Midwest trail opportunities to instilling the love for outdoor recreation in the next generation to sleeping in a creek.