Issue 12

We could not be more excited to announce that Issue 12 is available for pre-order for $12! This year’s Fall + Winter issue features an interview with photographers who drove across the states creating portraits of grandmothers, a collaborative dinner series aimed at bringing creative women together, seasonal drink recipes highlighting Midwest spirits, and a visit to a multi-disciplinary art and design studio with a focus on activist-driven products. All other issues are on sale for $10 in our online shop through Monday, December 9th using the code midwest10!

For each issue, our contributor's creative talent continues to amaze and inspire us, and this publication would simply not be possible without them. Thank you again for your support and being part of the Driftless community.

Visit our online shop to pre-order your copy!

Issue 11

Photo by Alexa Viscius

We could not be more excited to announce that Issue 11 is available for pre-order! This year’s Spring + Summer issue includes an interview with a Herman Miller archivist, a DIY guide to weaving with found materials, stories of love for Lake Michigan and family cabins, and a stunning collaboration between a Chicago florist and design studio. All issues are on sale for $12 in our online shop through Friday, June 7th using the code midwest12!

For each issue, our contributor's creative talent continues to amaze and inspire us, and this publication would simply not be possible without them. Thank you again for your support and being part of the Driftless community.

Visit our online shop to pre-order your issue!

Issue 10

We could not be more excited to announce that Issue 10 is available for pre-order! This year’s Fall + Winter issue includes an interview with a Madison-based environmentalist about living a life with less waste, tips on foraging for and cooking with wild mushrooms, and a photo essay of some of the Midwest’s most beautiful landscapes reaching from South Dakota to Minnesota. All issues are on sale for $12 in our online shop through Monday, November 12th using the code midwest12!

For each issue, our contributor's creative talent continues to amaze and inspire us, and this publication would simply not be possible without them. Thank you again for your support and being part of the Driftless community.

Visit our online shop to pre-order your issue!

Issue 9

We could not be more excited to announce that Issue 8 is available for pre-order! This year's Spring + Summer issue includes an interview with a husband-and-wife ceramics company in Detroit, recipes created over open fires in the Northwoods of Minnesota, and a profile of a diversified, organic farm in southern Michigan.

For each issue, our contributor's creative talent continues to amaze and inspire us, and this publication would simply not be possible without them. Thank you again for your support and being part of the Driftless community.

You can pre-order Issue 9 for $12 through Friday, May 4th!

Issue 8

We could not be more excited to announce that Issue 8 is available for pre-order! This year's Fall + Winter issue includes a guide to all of the best neighborhoods, shops, and restaurants in St. Louis, an interview with the women behind a Minneapolis-based boutique carrying ethically sourced and sustainable merchandise, and delicious, vegetarian recipes ideal for camping in the cooler months.

For each issue, our contributor's creative talent continues to amaze and inspire us, and this publication would simply not be possible without them. Thank you again for your support and being part of the Driftless community.

You can pre-order Issue 8 for $12 through Friday, November 10th!

Issue 7

Cover image by Kyle John

We could not be more excited to announce that Issue 7 is available for pre-order! This year's Spring + Summer issue includes interviews with an incredibly talented bartender from a favorite Minneapolis diner and periodical shop owners from Indianapolis, recipes from a farm dinner hosted in the middle of one of Chicago's industrial neighborhoods, and the story behind Missouri's Queen City.

For each issue, our contributor's creative talent continues to amaze and inspire us, and this publication would simply not be possible without them. Thank you again for your support and being part of the Driftless community.

You can order Issue 7 in our online shop!

Winter Bundle Sale

It's the last week of winter! Living in the Midwest, we love enjoying all four seasons. For this week only we're offering a $20 Winter Bundle that includes Issues 4 + 6, our latest fall/winter issues, with free shipping on this product! Use code goodbyewinter at checkout. Sale ends the last day of winter - Sunday, March 19th. Visit our online shop for more details.

Issue 7 Submissions

Interested in contributing content to Driftless? Know of an incredible small business that would make a great feature? Have a seasonal recipe you just can’t get enough of? Just got back from an unbelievable adventure? Let us know – we would love to hear more!

Our content is based on contributions from our readers, and we highly value the interest and expertise that local stories bring to the table. When accepting submissions for print, we are looking for content based around Midwest America. Our definition of the Midwest includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. 

Submissions for Issue 7 – Spring + Summer 2017 – are now open. In order to submit a feature for consideration, fill out our online form and submission fee of $12. Submissions will not be considered until the fee is paid. This submission fee helps support the cost of printing – Driftless is completely ad-free, and by paying the submission fee you help ensure we can continue printing physical copies of the magazine. You’ll also receive a complimentary issue for submitting.

Any questions can be directed to info@readdriftless.com with a subject line of "Issue 7 Submission Inquiry." We couldn't be more excited for this 2017 Spring + Summer issue, and look forward to seeing your work!

2017 Subscriptions

Our 2017 Subscriptions are now available! Subscriptions include our two 2017 issues, in both print and digital versions. You'll receive Spring + Summer in May, and Fall + Winter 2016 in October. Exact release dates to be determined based on print timeline. More information in our online shop.