Outdoors / Recreation

Water

Upper Iowa River Water Trails—136 miles

Water travel at its best; features towering limestone bluffs, Malanaphy Falls, wildlife, and beautiful scenery

Location: LeRoy, MN to New Albin, IA

Driftless Fishers—Decorah

Fly fishing at its best

Location: 2374 Allen Drive

Decorah Fish Hatchery—Decorah

See trout of all sizes; home to Siewers Spring and Decorah Eagles; access to Trout Run Trail

P: 563-382-8324 | decorahfishhatchery.org

Decorah Eagles—Decorah

See the nest and eagle family who have captured the hearts of millions via online webcam

P: 563-382-8324 | raptorresource.org

Land

Prairie Farmer Trail—Calmar to Cresco

20 miles of paved trail: beautiful countryside and family-friendly

Seed Savers Exchange Trails—Decorah

8+ miles of hiking trails throughout historic apple orchard, gardens, and pastures—home to Ancient White Park cattle

Water travel at its best; features towering limestone bluffs, Malanaphy Falls, wildlife, and beautiful scenery

Location: LeRoy, MN to New Albin, IA

Trout Run & Freeport Trails—Decorah

11 miles of 4 season, paved trail circling the Decorah area

Decorah’s Mountain Biking Trails—Decorah

20 miles of rugged terrain; used for biking, hiking, cross-country training, and nature walks

Volga River State Recreational Area (VRRA)—Fayette

Man-made nature area: hunting, fishing, camping, 22 miles of multi-use trails, river access, and swimming

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