Many are familiar with the long and dreary winters of northern Wisconsin, but there is much more to the area than that. The natural landscape of the region is breathtaking; the bluffs rising above the valleys, the rolling hills dotted with farms and orchards, and the deep pine forests all come together to evoke a sense of mystic remoteness that stimulates creativity. This aura would peak during autumn – the natural beauty and color of the scenery during the fall is what I most loved about growing up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Despite its natural beauty, Eau Claire had its share of issues. The thing I disliked most about growing up in Eau Claire was the stark socioeconomic segregation and limited social mobility. In Eau Claire, where public education