The other day I decided to step on the well-manicured Prairie Farmer Trail at an entry point in Calmar to enjoy the natural beauty of a clear July day in Northeast Iowa. As I made my way on the paved trail, I was reminded of the words of Henry David ...
If you want to find an unspoiled, natural haven within the Decorah city limits, there are many options to start your outdoor adventure. But the Decorah Community Prairie easily makes the “Do Not Miss” list. Just off Ohio Street, it offers convenient ...
Chipera Prairie is tucked away 4.5 miles south of Fort Atkinson off Highway 29. It is exactly 4.5 miles, as I took a little road trip and tracked it on my vehicle’s odometer. As I took a right onto 128th Avenue and then abruptly onto the field road, ...
Warmer weather is right around the corner and it’s time to start getting your garden ready! Decorah has lots of local greenhouses, gardens, markets, and shops to help you get growing in the Driftless this spring. If you need some help getting started...
The Masters Hotel in Burr Oak, Iowa is known as the missing link in the Little House book series written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The small hotel in Winneshiek County is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. After suffering two years ...
We are now heading into early August and the prairie planting surrounding the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre is in full swing. Each day brings a new surprise, with new forbs, or prairie flowers, opening their petals to take full advantage of the summer...
If you haven't yet, take a stroll through Decorah's Prairie Community Garden and enjoy the beautiful panorama. The monarch butterflies have slowly arrived, making it even more marvelous! It is located across the dike from Aasse Haugen Home, where many...
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