Everyone we met in La Crosse was so laid back, friendly and physically fit! Must be because there's so much to do. John spent a week in this Mississippi River town talking to people who were biking, boating, praying (perpetually for over 100 years!) brewing, learning, teaching, La Crossing (is that the verb for playing La Crosse?) and parading! On any given day, the Chancellor is jamming, the servers at Rudy's are skating, the staff at LHI is growing, and when it's Oktoberfest, the whole town is celebrating! Whew! We told you so - La Crosse is busy! The recreational opportunities are overwhelming -- in a good way, the scenery is breathtaking -- in an inspiring way, and the people are charming -- in a genuine way. We loved the vibe -- and all the verbs -- in La Crosse!