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 20, 2026

How Does Nature Impact Us?

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Reno Quarry overlook MN I love talking with people who spend time in nature. While hiking is my jam, I also paddle, amble, bike, camp, fish ...

Thursday, July 16, 2026

I Spy on the Trails - July 1 - 15, 2026

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Tree frog The first half of the month continued our usual weather roller-coaster. We had significant climate-change-fueled storms that dumpe...

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Ticks Down, Mosquitoes Up

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If you’ve managed to get on the trails super early or super late in the day during this heat wave, it’s no news that mosquitoes are VERY act...

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Apple Blossom Overlook Park’s New Look

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Looking towards the southeast from the prairie Last January I did an update on the happenings at Apple Blossom Overlook Park. The quick rec...

Monday, July 6, 2026

Naturalist's Corner - Firefly Time

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It's the height of the firefly season. What's the scoop on these insects and their flickering, flitting flight paths - and how can w...

Friday, July 3, 2026

Driftless Flooding

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Beaver Creek Valley State Park creek July 2, 2026. The park is currently closed Image - Minnesota State Parks and Trails The northeast Iowa,...

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Nature Sneak Peak - July 2026

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July hiking and nature observations are always a treat, despite the heat and humidity. Wetlands, woods and prairies all have interesting pla...

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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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