Picture of the Day: Upper Mississippi Winter Day
Picture taken near De Soto, Wisconsin (February 2011). Frozen Mississippi River; near De Soto, Wisconsin
Picture of the Day: Battle Bluff
Just south of De Soto (Wisconsin) Battle Bluff rises high above the river; you'll know it by the distinctive south-facing slope that is nearly all goat prairie. From the top, the views are expansive. The picture below was taken in April, 2010, with the river a little high and just before the trees leaf out.
Winter along the Mississippi River
The Upper Mississippi River is a great place to visit any time of year, it's just that some seasons require an extra layer or two of clothing.
De Soto
Population (2010) 287 Introduction De Soto is a small river town whose boundaries nevertheless stretch into two counties; river tourism is a major draw. Visitor Information Direct your questions to the De Soto Town Clerk during normal business hours (115 Houghton St.; 608.648.2756).