If you like stunning scenic overlooks, especially along the Mississippi River, then there’s one specific place you need to add to your Iowa Road Trip bucket list – Effigy Mounds National Monument in Allamakee County, Iowa. It’s located along the Great River Road, just north of Marquette, Iowa. Although the visitors center has specific hours,…
Heritage Valley Address: Ellingson Bridge Dr, Decorah, Iowa, 52101 Although the address is Decorah, it’s technically in Allamakee County and is certainly one of the better, yet lesser-known scenic overlooks in Iowa. It’s a 20-minute drive from Waukon or 30 minutes from Decorah and is situated on the gravel road named Ellingson Bridge Drive. You…
They claim that Lansing, Iowa is where Main Street meets the Mississippi. And this is no joke. You can literally drive down Main Street and end up in the river. Besides a “Dead End” warning sign giving you notice, Main Street turns into a boat launch plunging you into the Mighty Mississippi. Lansing is located…