We make it easier for you to find more stuff to get out and try in the St. Croix Valley—whether you're flying solo or bringing the kids.
Get Out And Try is an online platform that makes it easier for the people and businesses of the St. Croix Valley to find each other—so that more people can get out and try something new, and more businesses can find more people to get out and try what they're offering.
To celebrate and strengthen the people and communities of the St. Croix Valley by inspiring curiosity, happiness-chasing, some plain ol' goofing off, and stronger community connections.
At Get Out And Try, we believe that vacation is a state of mind. You don't have to get on a plane, or drive halfway across the country to get it, especially when you live in such a beautiful corner of the globe as the St. Croix Valley.
Make some memories. Make your time count. That's what happens when you Get Out And Try.
Get Out And Try was founded by lifelong St. Croix Valley resident Katie Axel.
A busy mom trying to balance a corporate job and a family schedule, she was longing for a resource that made it easy to find something to do when she suddenly had some free time, or where she could look up what was going on when she happened upon an event in the St. Croix Valley.
When she couldn't find what she was looking for, she decided to create that resource as a way to not only help busy moms like her, but to also help area businesses find more customers.
After reflecting on how she and her friends needed more than just something to fill a time slot on a calendar, she aimed to create a resource that would also inspire people to make more meaning in their lives: to break out of their comfort zones and try new things, build their confidence, meet new people, and strengthen community. Thus, Get Out And Try was born.
Just as launch was nearing, the Covid-19 pandemic struck, and with it came our new normal of social distancing—not the best timing for a company that's all about getting out of the house and meeting new people. Like many, we took some time to adapt to the new situation. But we soon realized that the core of our mission—to strengthen the St. Croix Valley—is now more important than ever.
Our sincere hope is to help our residents and businesses navigate this crisis a little bit better by helping businesses communicate their offers and status more quickly and in an organized fashion so that residents can find what they're looking for as well: see our CV-19 Quick Links below.
Thank you for your support, and please stay safe, everyone.
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