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 14, 2025

Snakes (Keep Them) Alive

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July 16 is World Snake Day. I want to share two recent Facebook posts from WI's Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA) and the WI DNR with ...

Saturday, July 12, 2025

MN Driftless Hiking Trail July 2025 Update

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The Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail is continuing it's growth and evolution. Here is the most recent newsletter from the group that upd...

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Naturalist's Corner - Mayfly Hatch Time

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If it's July, it's time for the annual mayfly hatch. I was thrilled to see this great article about mayflies in the July 2025 Front...

Monday, July 7, 2025

Nature School - Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin

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If you want to go to nature school, a great place to start is the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin . This non-profit organization ...

Saturday, July 5, 2025

ORA Asks for Public Input

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From ORA (Outdoor Recreation Alliance), June 5th, 2025 PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY We'd like to hear your input on the proposed Bicentennia...

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Going to Nature School - Guided Hikes

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A friend recently sent me this meme and I had to laugh. Substitute “naturalist” for “botanists” and you have me. I am notoriously slow while...

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

I Spy on the Trails - June 16- 30

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Sweat bee nectaring on a Solomon’s seal blossom The rain that started our month has continued off and on during the past two weeks. Some 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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