Onalaska is your year-round destination for fun and relaxation.This summer, Discover Onalaska—on the bluffs, on the trails and on the water. Onalaska sits on the banks of the Mississippi River and is conveniently located right off I-90. It's the ideal place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Onalaska is home to the Great River State Trail, which follows the Mississippi River for 24 miles and links to 101 miles of interconnected state biking trails. The Mississippi River and 7,700-acre Lake Onalaska provide outstanding fishing, boating and paddling. Catch walleye, northern pike, bass, catfish and bluegill. Canoe and kayak winding river channels and expansive backwaters. Located on the Mississippi River Flyway and surrounded by protected wetlands and nature areas, Onalaska is an excellent birdwatching destination. See bald eagles, herons, egrets and a wide variety of waterfowl throughout the summer. Onalaska has the largest retail district in a nine-county region and offers a number of comfortable hotels. YouÕll find everything you need for a great vacation.