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, July 1, 2024

I Spy on the Trails June 16-30, 2024

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The word of the month - and spring for that matter - has been rain! Just as in the first half of the month, showers and downpours were freq...

Monday, June 24, 2024

Let's Get Hiking and Learning - July 2024

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Prepare for the slow hot days of July and take advantge of learning opportunities that abound in the Driftless region! For more information...

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

MN Master Naturalist Course Offered in Winona

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Has the nature bug hit you? As you hike and enjoy the outdoors, do you want to go beyond using apps like Merlin and PictureThis to dive more...

Sunday, June 16, 2024

I Spy on the Trails - June 1-15, 2024

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Checking plant IDs with Jon Rigdon at TPE Marowski Bluff hike Image Nola Larson I could characterize these two weeks as "giant learning...

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Naturalist’s Corner - Many Mayflies

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In this month's column, our guest is Steve Dietz, a bird watcher who was part of my 2022 Master Naturalist volunteer cohort. He is also...

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Goodbye to a Grand Old Eagle's Nest

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Locals who drive WI Highway 35 between Winona and La Crosse have had a spectacular sight along the way once they reach the Trempealeau Wildl...

Saturday, June 1, 2024

I Spy on the Trails - May 16-31

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Rain, sun, rain, sun, rain, sun...well, you get the picture. The past two weeks have been challenging for hiking for many, including me. Wit...

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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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