Hiking the Driftless Trails

Join me in exploring the Driftless areas of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. You'll find hiking suggestions, tips and information on making the most of this area, no matter your age or physical condition.

Monday, October 12, 2026

Naturalist's Corner - Slipping into Senescence

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It's always a pleasure to welcome back Linda Haugen of Iowisota, a nature-themed retreat and education center located in the Driftless A...

Monday, October 5, 2026

Nature School - A Feast of Ferns

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Longtime readers know that I am a huge fan of guided hikes. We have a wealth of naturalists, nature lovers, birders, prairie enthusiasts, as...

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Nature Sneak Peek - October 2026

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October really marks the end of most of our wild plant growth and the transitory migration period of much of our summer birds. We use differ...

Thursday, October 1, 2026

I Spy On the Trails - September 2026

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September full moonrise Badlands National Park If it’s September, I must be traveling! I spent time with my longtime paddling buddies in Up...

Monday, September 28, 2026

Let's Get Hiking and Learning - October 2026

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For more information on the trips, where available, please click on the brown event titles for a link to the program or hike. I will be upd...

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About Me

Marge Loch-Wouters: I am a MN Master Naturalist volunteer and avid hiker and outdoorswoman living in La Crescent MN. I currently serve on the City of La Crescent’s Park and Rec Commission and the Sustainability and Natural Resources Committee and am a member of the Friends of the Blufflands, The Prairie Enthusiasts and the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. I love reading, gardening, cooking, laughing and learning something new everyday. Oh and connecting people to the outdoors through guided hikes and doing presentations on satisfying your curiosity about the natural world.

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