Driftless Adventures
Driftless Day Trips: Cassville / Potosi
By Aryn Henning Nichols • Photos by Inspire(d) unless noted • Originally published in the Fall 2015 Inspire(d) Driving south down Highway 52 toward Guttenberg,…
Looking for some adventure? There’s much fun to be had right here in the Driftless! Bookmark this page for stories that will take you on road trips to communities across the region, hikes in new places, and help you explore and navigate exciting new (or new to you, or even new-again) things in the area.
By Aryn Henning Nichols • Photos by Inspire(d) unless noted • Originally published in the Fall 2015 Inspire(d) Driving south down Highway 52 toward Guttenberg,…
By Aryn Henning Nichols In our humble opinions, if the roads are good to go, it’s a perfect time for us to go… on a…
Deep in the recesses of the Library of Congress lies a treasured document authored by Thomas Jefferson – and, no, it’s not a copy of…
Photo by Lauren Kraus By Aryn Henning Nichols Soaring bluffs, craggy rocks, open fields, and mossy trails… yes, the Driftless Region is an amazing place…
By Benji Nichols • Originally published in the Summer 2014 Inspired There are a ton of great spots to check out in the Driftless Region…
Photo by Kat Busse Have you visited the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre in Marquette, Iowa, yet? It opened its doors in August 2013 with one…
Myrick Park Center 789 Myrick Park Drive La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 wiscorps.org 608- 782-2494 Regular Hours (for center): Monday–Friday, 8am to 4pm Additional Hours open…
Decorah, We Adore Ya By Inspire(d) Staff • Photos by Inspire(d) unless noted Everyone knows we love Decorah. Some say it’s the beauty of the…
Osborne Visitor / Nature Center 29862 Osborne Road Elkader, Iowa 52043 www.claytoncountyconservation.org 563-245-1516 Hours (April to October): Monday–Saturday, 8 am–4 pm; Sunday, 12 pm–4 pm…
Lake Meyer Park and Campground 2546 Lake Meyer Road Fort Atkinson, Iowa 52144 www.winneshiekwild.com 563-534-7145 Hours: Daily, 6 am – 10:30 pm (year-round) Admission: Park,…
International Owl Center 126 East Cedar Street Houston, Minnesota 55943 www.internationalowlcenter.org 507-896-6957 Hours (year-round): Friday through Monday, 10 am to 4 pm; educational programs with…
Houston Nature Center 215 West Plum Street Houston, Minnesota, 55943 www.houstonnaturecenter.com 507-896-4668 Hours: Vary by season; check website for current hours Admission: Free, but donations…