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.
Grandad Bluff On Friday (April 27, 2012), the park atop Grandad Bluff officially reopens after a year-long $1.2 million restoration. The park shelter has been restored to its 1932 appearance and the walkway down the southwest corner has been repaired and will be open for the first time in four years. The timing
View from Potosi Point Spring is now in full flower, and birds and other critters are on the move. One of my favorite spots for river watching this time of year (honestly, the river watching is good any time of year here) is at Potosi Point, a narrow strip of land that extends
Thanks to the early arrival of spring, now is a good time to hike at Cassville Bluffs-Roe Unit State Natural Area. The natural area is mostly undeveloped and can be a challenging place to hike in late summer with thick foliage, but right now there will be fewer obstacles and the views of the river from
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A couple of weeks ago I praised the cities along the Upper Mississippi River with the the best riverfronts. Now it’s time to prod the cities that could do a lot better. I resisted calling these the “Five Worst” because I think any place that provides a decent view of the Mississippi River shouldn’t be
