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.

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Sunday, August 16, 2026

I Spy on the Trails - August 1-15, 2026

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Twin Springs Trail, Decorah IA I spent a quieter two weeks waiting for a steroid shot to kick in on the bum foot. Shorter, slower and flatte...

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Looking for Mosquito-free Hikes?

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Because most of our state has been in drought and experienced some very high temperatures this summer, the woods and wetlands had fewer mosq...

Monday, July 20, 2026

How Does Nature Impact Us?

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Reno Quarry overlook MN I love talking with people who spend time in nature. While hiking is my jam, I also paddle, amble, bike, camp, fish ...

Monday, February 23, 2026

Let's Get Hiking and Learning - March 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...

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

ORA’s Community Trail Farm is Open!

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Hot off the presses! ORA announced at 9 am on Wednesday, December 17 that the Community Trail Farm in La Crosse is now open to hikers/bikers...

Monday, August 25, 2025

Let's Get Hiking and Learning - September 2025

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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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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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