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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Saturday, February 28, 2026

I Spy on the Trails - February 2026

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February prairie We entered the month under the full Snow Moon and clearer skies have paraded a host of planets and constellations in our ni...

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Let's Get Hiking and Learning - February 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, January 21, 2026

Trees Are Gonna Explode in the Cold! Nope.

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There’s a lot of hand wringing on social media about upcoming frigid, way-below zero temperatures causing trees to explode. While all the ch...

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Thawing Trails - Try These Alternatives!

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This is an update to an annual post with hiking suggestions as well as reasons why you should use alternative trails during intermittent mud...

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

I Spy on the Trails - December 2025

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Late afternoon skies at Hixon Forest An early December snow made a great base for lots of snowshoe fun this year. After the past two brown, ...

Friday, December 26, 2025

Let's Get Hiking and Learning - January, 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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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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