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.

Sunday, April 5, 2026

For the Birds!

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Yellow Warbler, Frontenac State Park, May 9, 2024 Image - Steve Dietz The major spring songbird migrations are just about to explode! In t...

Friday, April 3, 2026

Nature Sneak Peek - April 2026

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Marsh marigold It's always a pleasure to get on firmer trails in April as the March snows melt and the ground thaws. April finds me heav...

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

I Spy on the Trails - March 2026

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Spring equinox eastern comma butterfly. They hibernate over winter in leaf litter and behind bark. Wild spring!! We had amazing and variable...

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Let's Get Hiking and Learning - April 2026

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Image - Kris Lawson For more information on the trips, where available, please click on the brown event titles for a link to the program or ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Naturalist's Corner - Spring Teaser Weather

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I was delighted by this article in the Spring 2026 issue of The Rattlesnake Buzz , a quarterly newsletter from Iowa’s Allamakee County Conse...

Friday, March 6, 2026

Nature Sneak Peek - March 2026

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Pasque flower Now that winter is (mostly) over, I know you are as excited as I am to see spring on the trails. Warmer weather and longer day...

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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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