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, September 28, 2026

Let's Get Hiking and Learning - October 2026

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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. I will be upd...

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Autumn Hikes for Everyone!

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If you love fall colors, it won't be long before the Driftless leaf-peeping time begins. While it's nice driving and looking at the ...

Monday, September 21, 2026

Safety and Fall Hiking

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Lost Creek Trail, Chatfield MN I love fall hiking. The cooler temps mean goodbye to mosquitos on the trail. That same coolness makes strenuo...

Friday, September 18, 2026

What Do You See? Field ID Tips - Part 3

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Hitting the Books In this three-part series, I explore ways you can increase your observation mojo and resources to help you in identifying ...

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Gremlins or My Goofiness?

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Readers who subscribe to the blog may have gotten a mysterious "lost" blog post or two recently. One called " Feast of Ferns ...

Monday, September 14, 2026

What Do You See? Field ID Tips - Part 2

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What's App? In this three-part series, I explore ways you can increase your observation mojo and resources to help you in identifying wh...

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

What Do You See? Field ID Tips - Part 1

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Using Your Senses In this three-part series, I'll explore ways you can increase your observation mojo and resources to help you in ident...

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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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