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.

Friday, July 26, 2024

Let's Get Hiking and Learning - August 2024

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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 . Be sure to ch...

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Friday, July 19, 2024

South Park (Houston MN) Hike

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A gem of a city bluff park lies hidden on the south side of Houston, a small community about 20 miles west of La Crescent. Recently, a frien...

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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

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The weather was truly hike-worthy again these past two weeks. Mostly sunny, 70-80s with just a few hot days at the end of these two weeks. W...

Monday, July 8, 2024

Driftless Prairie Hikes of Summer

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For my money, the hikes during the summer at prairie remnants and dry sand prairies are some of the best of the season. In my last post , we...

Friday, July 5, 2024

Naturalist's Corner - Driftless Prairies

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This month's column looks at prairies which are just hitting their summer blooming stride. The Driftless area is home to many remnant pr...

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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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