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, June 12, 2026

Naturalist's Corner - Climate Change

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If you are a person who loves getting into nature -whether a hiker, gardener, kayaker, canoeist, biker, hunter, golfer, boater or other outd...
Wednesday, June 10, 2026

WI DNR Comment Period Open for Western WI Public Lands

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I saw this recently on the 1000 Friends of Wisconsin Facebook page. It should be of interest to all outdoor users in western Wisconsin. “ T...
Saturday, June 6, 2026

Update on the Iowa/Wisconsin Bridge Project at Lansing

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June 9 Update: LANSING, Iowa – June 9, 2026 – The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation (DOT) are announcing that the center spa...
Friday, June 5, 2026

Nature Sneak Peek - June 2026

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Bulblet bladderferns Summer is here! We are officially in the warm season of abundant plant growth and abundant wildlife activity. As the we...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Summer’s Best Driftless Prairie Hikes

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Sugar Creek Bluff prairie Let's celebrate National Prairies Day on Saturday June 6 ! And what better way to celebrate than hiking one o...
Monday, June 1, 2026

Family Hiking Ideas and Resources

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On the trail Image contributed by Lavon Court There are so many great ways to engage kids on the trails when you hike as a family. From exam...
Saturday, May 30, 2026

I Spy on the Trails - May 16 - 31, 2026

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Tall thimbleweed The final two weeks of the month kept the wildflowers and migrating songbirds coming. In our part of the Driftless, the ear...
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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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