Effigy Mounds National Monument is located in northeast Iowa along the banks of the Mississippi River and holds the distinction of being the state’s only national monument. The monument preserves over 200 prehistoric mounds, including numerous effigy mounds shaped like animals. One of the favored trails within the monument is the Fire Point Trail. […]
The Yellow River Bridge Trail stands out as a favored hiking path within Iowa’s only national monument, Effigy Mounds National Monument. Venturing through this wetland setting becomes an immersive experience as hikers traverse a boardwalk made from recycled plastic, guiding them through a marsh and over the Yellow River. The trailhead, conveniently situated behind […]
Pikes Peak State Park In Iowa was established in 1936 and is managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This nearly 1,000-acre state park features a 500-foot bluff overlooking the Upper Mississippi River, a campground, and multiple hiking trails. There are around sixty sites in the campground and reservations can be made here. Be […]
Marquette is a city in Clayton County, Iowa with around 430 residents. Marquette was originally incorporated as North McGregor in 1874, and it served as a railroad terminus. Nestled in the bluffs of the Mississippi River it is known as the “Driftless Area”. It is named after Father Marquette, who along with Louis Joliet, […]
