tourism guide 2014

A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE STANDARD, WAUKON, IA

Tri-State Area

Community & Visitors’

GUIDEGUIDEGUIDE2014

Waukon, Iowa 101 W. Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172

563-568-4110 • www.waukon.orgLansing, Iowa

288 Main Street, P.O. Box 307, Lansing, IA 52151 • 563-538-9229

www.facebook.com/mainstreetlansingDecorah, Iowa

507 W. Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101 563-382-3990 • www.decorahareachamber.com

McGregor/Marquette, Iowa 146 Main, McGregor, IA 52157

563-873-2186 • www.mcgreg-marq.orgMonona, Iowa

103 West Center St, P.O. Box 191 Monona, Iowa 52159

563-539-8340 • www.mononachamber.comPrairie du Chien, Wisconsin

211 S. Main, PO Box 326, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 800-732-1673 • www.prairieduchien.org

AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCECommunity & Visitors’ GuideThe Community & Visitors’ Guide is published by:

The Standard P.O. Box 286, 15 First Street NW, Waukon, IA 52172

Jeremy Troendle, Managing Editor 563-568-3431 • www.waukonstandard.com

Visitor Center Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm

Dorchester • Harpers Ferry • Lansing

New Albin • Postville • Waterville • Waukon

Call or Email for a Free Brochure!563-568-2624 [email protected]

101 West Main St. Waukon, IA

www.allamakeecounty.com or www.visitiowa.org

ALLAMAKEE COUNTY

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www.AllamakeeCounty.com

Come Explore With Us!

Allamakee CountyAllamakee County

2014 UPCOMING EVENTS• Allamakee Driftless Safari -

Memorial Day - Labor Day• New Albin Days - June 13-14• Thunder in the Park - June 13-15• Postville Big 4 Fair - June 20-22• Allamakee County Fair - July 16-20• Lansing Fish Days - August 7-10• Waukon Corn Days - August 15-17• Big Pumpkin Contest - September 28• Harpers Ferry Farmers Market - June -

September (Every Friday 5pm-7pm)• Lansing Farmers Market - June -

September (Every Saturday 9am-noon)• Waukon Farmers Market - June-Sept.

(Every Monday 3:30pm -5:30pm)

Open 7 Days a Week

PizzasCalzonesBreadsticksDessert Pizzas Taco Salads

TRY ONE OF OUR

FAVORITES OR BUILD

YOUR OWN

PIZZA!

Dine-In or Carry Out

BAR & GRILL

Specialty Sandwiches

Owners Vicki & Brad

Bloxham

39 W. Main St., Waukon 563-568-2656

City Club Waukon

Community & Visitors’ Guide 2014PAGE 2 MAY 2014

Most photos throughout this publication courtesy of Sara Aleckson-Melcher, Stacey Monteith and Bob Beach

Driftless Area Scenic Byway

The 100-mile Driftless Area Scenic Byway zigzags its way across Allamakee County in northeastern Iowa. What makes this route truly special is the beautiful topography of the area. Centuries ago when the last glaciers passed over much of Iowa flattening and depositing glacial till, this corner of the state remained untouched. The result is a striking region of gashed and furrowed terrain known as the “Driftless Area.”

Along this Byway, the Mississippi, Yellow and Upper Iowa rivers have carved through the land to create majestic limestone bluffs, forested valleys and meandering river bottoms. The distinctive landscape offers many panoramic vistas and breathtaking views that have resulted in the Driftless Area Scenic Byway being rated the most scenic state Byway in Iowa.

Spend time in each of the five Byway communities: Postville, Harpers Ferry, Waukon, Lansing and New Albin. Each Byway community offers its own unique stories, festivals and places to explore. These quaint countryside towns offer opportunities to shop, dine on local cuisine, relive history or enjoy outdoor recreation all while experiencing the area’s exquisite scenery. The total travel time of the Byway is three hours.

• Quality Antiques & Collectibles Open Year

Round! Mon - Sat

9 am - 5 pm Closed Wed.

(October - March)

Larry & JoAnn Gelo, Owners

[email protected] 615 Rossville Rd., Waukon, IA • 563-568-6486 (across from Mulligans on Hwys. 76 & 9 South Waukon)

Check out our 15 color

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• Ground Floor No Steps

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DAVE’SGUS & TONY’S

Pizza & Steakhouse

508 W. Main St., Waukon

FULL MENUPizza • Steak • Chicken

Pasta • SaladsSandwiches & More

2 Meeting or Party Rooms Dine-In or Carry-Out!

Phone 563-568-6015

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Prime Rib

DinnerServed

Saturdays Only!

11am-10pm Sun.-Thurs. & 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.

TATER TUESDAY

Order one of our 41 sandwiches & get

Your Choice of Tater FREE!

Offer Available Every Tuesday All Day

Community & Visitors’ Guide 2014MAY 2014 PAGE 3

2014 Allamakee County Calendar of Events

Owners: Brian & Marie Burington563-568-3132 2149 Allamakee St.,

Waukon, IA

24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

• AAA Service • Door Unlocks • Long & Short

Distance Hauling • Major & Minor

Repairs Available

at the corner ofWest and Main

in DowntownWaukon, IA

For reservations call 563-568-4449 or

563-568-2660

The “Old Bakery”

Guest House32 W. MAIN ST., WAUKON, IA

563-217-3012

DINERAngel Star

New Hours: Mon. Closed (except for reservations), Tues.-Thur. 9am-8pm,

Fri. & Sat. 9am-Midnight, Sun. 10am-6pm

DINE-IN OR CARRY-OUTDon’t Miss Our Daily Specials


May 26 Memorial Day Parade & Program, Waukon, 9:30 a.m.May 26 Memorial Day Parade & Program, Lansing, 10:15 a.m.May 26 Memorial Day Parade & Program, Harpers Ferry, 10 a.m.May 26 Memorial Day Parade & Program, New Albin, 9 a.m.June 2 Dairy Parade, Lansing, 7:30 p.m.June 6-7 Waukon City Wide Garage SalesJune 6-7 Lansing City Wide Garage Sales June 6-8 Iowa Free Fishing DaysJune 13-14 New Albin DaysJune 13-15 Thunder in the Park Civil War Reenactment, Waukon City ParkJune 20-22 Big Four Fair, PostvilleJuly 4 Fireworks, Harpers FerryJuly 4 Shooky Fink Little League Tournament, New AlbinJuly 16-20 Allamakee County Fair, WaukonAugust 1-2 Iowa Tax Free Shopping WeekendAugust 7-10 Lansing Fish DaysAugust 15-17 Waukon Corn DaysSeptember 28 7th Annual Big Pumpkin Contest, TASC Facility, WaukonOctober 3-5 Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio TourNovember 7-8 Annual Rivers & Bluffs Fall Birding Festival, LansingNovember 14-17 Veterans Memorial Healthcare Foundation Christmas FantasyNovember 17 Waukon Holiday Parade

Driftless SafariCommunity & Visitors’ Guide 2014MAY 2014 PAGE 5

The Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism (ACED) office along with its partners: Alliant Energy, AVEKA Nutra Processing, Effigy Mounds National Park, Freedom Bank, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, ITC Midwest LLC, Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank, New Albin Savings Bank, Norplex-Micarta, Postville Equipment and Tent Rental and Veterans Memorial Hospital are inviting area residents and visitors to take part in the second annual Driftless Safari adventure. The Safari will run from Memorial Day to Labor Day and will give visitors the opportunity to explore and learn about 20 historical, cultural and natural sites around Allamakee County.

This county-wide outdoor scavenger hunt allows families, friends and visitors to “play outdoors and explore” while being educated about the sites they visit, and it encourages life-long learning for people of all ages. This event is again being offered FREE OF CHARGE because of the generous support from partners and sponsors for the project.

HOW TO PLAYAnyone who would like to take part in the Safari

can stop by the ACED Office or any one of the six Allamakee County public libraries to pick up a free map and guidebook. They can then take all summer

to visit the sites taking time to enjoy the beauty of Allamakee County and the communities along the route, or the trip can be done in a one-day adventure. The locations where the maps and guidebooks can be picked up include: Dolores Tillinghast Memorial Library in Harpers Ferry;

Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library in Lansing; New Albin Public Library in New Albin; Postville Public Library in Postville; Robey Memorial Public Library in Waukon; Waterville Public Library in Waterville and the Allamakee County Economic Development Office in Waukon.

Each of the 20 sites included on the Safari Adventure will have a wooden post located at the site, which will have a tile located on top with a design that participants must do a rubbing of into their guidebook. The guidebook will provide information about the site, directions and a clue, which will direct them to the rubbing post. A map guiding participants to all 20 sites will also be included. Once the tour is complete, the guidebook can be turned back in to any library or the ACED office for a coupon good for a free ice cream cone sponsored by WW Homestead Dairy LLC, Waukon, IA.

For more information about the Safari, visit online at safari.allamakeecounty.com.

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Dick Sullivan, Broker • Sharon Kubitz, Broker AssociateSales Associates: Donelle Sherman, Dan Denk & Lynne Pearson


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Allamakee County, Iowa

The Allamakee County Courthouse Museum, 121 Allamakee Street, Waukon, serves those committed to an active interest in local and state history. Those with ancestors in the area may consult the developing genealogical fi le for family information. Resources include newspapers on microfi lm or in bound books, 5,000 probates, guardianships, and wills as well as naturalization papers and copies of old scrapbooks, school records, photos, history books, and much more.

Visitors may view The Red Schoolhouse and Gjefl e Log Cabin. Museum tours are available June through September or by special appointment. For more information, contact the Allamakee County Historical Society at 563-568-2954 or 563-568-3234, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.allamakeehistory.org.

Allamakee County Courthouse Museum

Restored Log Cabin • One Room SchoolGenealogy Department

WHERE YOU TURNFOR ILLNESS, INJURY CAREYour busy life doesn’t stop when you or your child get sick or injured. Turn toGundersen Health System for treatment of minor injuries, illnesses and othermedical needs. With several locationsthroughout northeast Iowa, you neverhave to travel far for quality healthcare.Same-day appointments are availablewhen needed so you can get back toliving your life.

Call today to schedule yourappointment:Gundersen Waukon Clinic: (563) 568-3000Gundersen Lansing Clinic: (563) 538-4874Gundersen Postville Clinic: (563) 864-7512

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Empty NestWinery1352 Apple Road

Waukon, IA 563.568.2758

We ferment the whole fruit for the best tasting ‘TRUE TO THE FRUIT’ wines.

Dave & Pam Kruger

Our Tasting Room is Open Saturdays 10am-5pm & Sundays 1-5pm

or by appointment

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Allamakee County Courthouse Museum

Unveiled on the front lawn of the Allamakee County Courthouse during a ceremony held during the 2005 Memorial Day weekend in Waukon, the Allamakee County Veterans Memorial was erected in honor of the county men and women who have served their country. Listed on the granite memorial are those

Allamakee County Veterans Memorialveterans who were killed in action or prisoners of war. Over 1,000 bricks line the area around the memorial, each donated in honor of area servicemen. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the monument and refl ect on the sacrifi ces made by local families. Plans are being made to expand the memorial to honor more deserving men and women in the years to come.

563-568-2464 • Waukon, IA Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sweeneyauctionservice.com

Onsite & Offsite Auctions Available Specializing in all types of auctions.

A Family Tradition for

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FRESH HIGH QUALITY MEAT!Steaks, Roasts, Ground Beef & Patties,

Sausage, Assorted Brats, Wieners, Bacon, Pork Chops, Lunch Meats & More!

10 - 9th St. NW, Waukon (563) 568-2403

JET’SMEAT PROCESSING

Open Monday-Friday 8-5 & Saturday 8-1Retail

Counter Always Open!

Serving the area for over 25 years!


Grandstand admission: $25 in advance; $30 Starting

July 16th; $15 for Single Night; 10 & Under Free!

Grandstand EventsJuly 16 • 7pm

Tractor & Truck Pull July 17 • 7pm

Opening“New Black 7”

Headliner

“Joe Diffi e”

July 18 • 7pmMotokazieJuly 19 • 7pm

Rodeo July 20 • 1pm

Tough Trucks

Grandstand passes also available at Allamakee Co. Extension, Waukon State Bank, Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank, Fidelity Bank & Trust,

Waukon Village Farm & Home and Clark Tire Center

Purchase Grandstand Pa� es Online now atwww.allamakeecountyfair.org

Superior Carnival

Allamakee Co. Fairgrounds, Waukon, IA

JULY 16-20

2014 A amak� COUNTY FAIR

161st Annual

Joe Diffi e

Allamakee County FairThe 161st Allamakee County Fair will be held July

16-20 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds, located on the north edge of Waukon on Allamakee Street.

The fair provides good old-fashioned fun for all ages. It begins with the annual fair queen crowning. There will also be grandstand entertainment, 4-H judging, exhibits in the 4-H, Ag, and Commercial buildings, midway rides, and more.

For more information, check out the fair’s web site at www.allamakeecountyfair.org.

Waukon, Iowa

Fair Fun!

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recognized for its high emergency services satisfaction scores. This year the hospital was

recognized with a Guardian of Excellence Award for their Inpatient Services as well.

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Waukon is the county seat of Allamakee County and is located in the heart of scenic northeast Iowa vistas. Waukon enjoys an enviable blend of modern technology and friendly shops with unsurpassed natural beauty. Waukon has many active civic/industrial improvement programs in place. The community is home to two golf courses, a 40-acre city park with wooden playground, hiking and biking trails, and aquatic center. There are churches of many denominations in the city and some of those church buildings are among the city’s most impressive architecture.

Waukon has three full-service banks, a local radio station, and a weekly newspaper. Waukon also has a municipal airport. Small town atmosphere sells Waukon. The friendly area merchants and residents make everyone feel welcome. Visit downtown Waukon August 15-17 for its Corn Days festivities. Waukon is located 17 miles from the Wisconsin border, 18 miles from the Minnesota border and only 15 miles from the Mississippi River. The current population is approximately 3,882. For more information, visit www.cityofwaukon.com.

Waukon, Iowa

Waukon hosts a number of festivities and celebrations throughout the year, including this year’s line-up of Thunder in the Park Civil War Reenactment June 13-15, the Allamakee County Fair July 16-20, Corn Days August 15-17, the Big Pumpkin Festival September 28 and the Holiday Parade November 17.

Fair Fun!

VisitWAUKON

101 West Main St., Waukon, IA • 563-568-4110Email: [email protected]

www.waukon.org

Sweet Corn Days ALLAMAKEE COUNTY

FAIR

FARMERʼS MARKET

MUSIC ON MAIN

MUCH MORE ON OUR WEBSITE!

Thunder in the Park

Holiday Parade

St. Patʼs Parade

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Waukon’s annual Corn Days celebration has been expanded this year with three days worth of family-oriented activities beginning with an affordable meal of sweet corn, pork sandwiches and milk served from 4-8 p.m. Friday, August 15.

The Corn Days Parade, formerly the Heritage Parade, will be held Friday, August 15 beginning at 7 p.m. The parade has been expanded this year to allow all entries.

Friday evening’s activities will conclude with a middle school dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday’s activities begin with Veterans Memorial Hospital’s 5k Cardiac Classic run/walk with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and the run/walk starting at 8 a.m. Later Saturday morning, a sand volleyball tournament will be held at Waukon City Park beginning at 10 a.m.

Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffi c from Rossville Road to First Street Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a street fair and sidewalk sales. Mike McAbee, an area musical favorite, has been scheduled as the Music on Main performer from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in front of the Waukon Chamber of Commerce offi ce.

Capping off Saturday’s activities will be a street dance from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Sunday, August 17 will be Family Day at Waukon City Park from 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Corn Days

Waukon City Park

Corn Days

Stranded Memories 3 East Main Street • Waukon, IA • 563-568-8130

Hours: Tue-Fri 10-5:30 & Sat 10-4 or by Appointment

Jewelry & Decor for All Occasions!Wedding & Prom JewelryRhinestones & Antiques

Jewelry Repair

We Buy Costume Jewelry

Hundreds of One-of-a-Kind

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13 W. Main, Waukon • 563-568-9944

Serving breakfast all day Saturday & until 11:30 am Sunday along with dinner specials. S & D Cafe

Mon.-Fri 5:30 am-3:30 pm Sat. & Sun. 7:00 am-1:00 pm

Try our Homemade Pies, Malts & Shakes!

Great Family Atmosphere!

Mon. - Fri. 5:30 am - 2 pm; Sat. & Sun. 7 am - 1 pmSandy & Al Halverson, Owners


For its size, the “little city” of Waukon boasts a sizable, modern, and well-kept city park. The park is located just off Highway 9, Rossville Road, near the southern edge of Waukon, and encompasses 46 rolling acres.

Picnic shelters are available for public use on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. A full-sized swimming pool, hiking trails, and camping facilities are also available. Be certain to visit the park’s Indian Springs Pond, offering a sheltered area and pond-side benches for seating, and Indian Springs Memory Garden. A newly - developed trail through the park offers opportunities for walking, biking, snow shoeing or cross country skiing.

Unique to the park is its remarkably creative playground structure. Constructed of wood, Hideaway Park was created, designed, named, and funded in great part by local school children. Volunteer labor built the playground, utilizing $50,000 in donations. The park is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

To reserve a picnic shelter, call 563-568-0081.

Waukon City ParkThe Waukon Family Aquatic Center plans to open

full-time Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 through the month of August. Pool Hours: Monday through Friday: 1-5 p.m., 7-9 p.m. open swim; 5-7 p.m. adult lap swim; Weekends & holidays: noon - 1 p.m. adult swim; 1-7 p.m. open swim.

In case of inclement weather, the pool will close. Lockers are available, as is a full line of concessions. Call 563-568-2514 for more information.

Waukon Family Aquatic Center

Waukon City Park

Corn Days


WAUKON LOCATION777 11th Ave. SW, Waukon, IA

HOURS: OPEN 8 am to 9 pm MONDAY through SATURDAY, CLOSED SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS

Meat Department:563-568-5018

Market Manager:Les Lickiss

Grocery Department: 563-568-5017

Grocery Manager:Cleve Branan

27 Spring Ave., Waukon

We Accept All

Major Credit Cards

Established 1928

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• Angels & Stepping Stones• Wind Chimes• Unique Gift

Lines• Pottery• Blooming & Green Plants• Hand Blown Glass Balls

from Felicity Arts• Hanging Baskets & Pots

Phone 568-3711 or 888-568-3711www.waukongreenhouse.com

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We carry several

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LAKES, PONDS AND RESERVOIRSIn addition to the mighty Mississippi River and Upper Iowa River,

Allamakee County offers the following lakes, ponds and creeks for all levels of fishermen to enjoy:New Albin Big Lake, AllamakeeFounders Pond, AllamakeeUpper Iowa River (below Decorah), AllamakeeYellow River, Allamakee, T96N, R6W, S3 to T96N,

R4W, S24Yellow River Pond, AllamakeePaint Creek, Allamakee, Located in Yellow River

State Forest, three miles west of Harpers Ferry off of State Forest Road or County Road B25

Waterloo Creek, Allamakee, Stream runs through Dorchester along Waterloo Creek Drive and Highway 76.

French Creek, Allamakee, Located on French Creek Wildlife Management Area and private land six miles northeast of Waukon

Little Paint, Allamakee, Located in Yellow River State Forest, three miles west of Harpers Ferry just off State Forest Road or County Road B25

Indian Springs Pond, Allamakee, Waukon City Park

Clear Creek (put and grow), Allamakee, Located on Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area, four miles east of Dorchester along Sleepy Hollow Drive.

Pine Creek, Allamakee, Located on Pine Creek Wildlife Management Area, two miles northeast of Sattre on Balsam Road or County Road W60

Clear Creek, Allamakee, Stream runs along Hwy. 9 through Lansing. Public angling access is at the County Park located off South Road Drive

Hickory Creek, Allamakee, Located one mile southwest of Volney off of Hickory Creek Road

Patterson Creek, Allamakee, Stream located four miles northwest of Waukon

Wexford Creek, Allamakee, Located five miles north of Harpers Ferry on the Great River Road or County Road X52.

West Branch French Creek, Allamakee, Located on French Creek Wildlife Management Area six miles northeast of Waukon


Waukon State Bank Drive-In301 Rossville Rd., Waukon, IA

Quillin’s Food Ranch9th & Main St., Waukon, IA

Viking State Bank & Trust - Main Bank321 West Water Street, Decorah, IAViking State Bank & Trust - Branch1801 Old Stage Rd., Decorah, IA

Winneshiek Co-OpHwy. 52 N., Decorah, IA

Waukon State Bank

Viking State Bank & Trust

LOCALATM

LOCATIONS

Iowa Hunting DatesVisit www.iowadnr.gov for

specific starting and ending dates.Mourning Dove (including Eurasian Collared Dove)

Sept.-Nov.Cottontail Rabbit Sept.-Feb.Squirrel (fox and gray) Sept.-Jan.Ruffed Grouse Oct.-Jan.Pigeon continuous open seasonGray Partridge Oct.-Jan.Crow Oct.-Nov. and Jan.-MarchYouth Rooster Pheasant Oct.Rooster Pheasant Oct.-Jan. Bobwhite Quail Oct.-Jan.Raccoon and Opossum Nov.-Jan.Fox (red and gray) Nov.-Jan.Bobcat Nov. - Jan.Turkey Archery-only Oct.-Dec. and Dec.-Jan.Turkey Gun/Bow Oct.-Dec.Groundhog continuous open seasonCoyote continuous open season

The Whitetail Deer Hunting Seasons in Iowa begin in mid-September each year with the Youth Season and continue through January of the next year with the Antlerless Seasons. Additional seasons that fall within that timeframe include Archery, Muzzleloader and Shotgun Seasons, with the specific season dates being announced by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as the seasons become nearer. For those specific season dates and further information on Iowa hunting seasons, visit www.iowadnr.gov.

LAKES, PONDS AND RESERVOIRSIn addition to the mighty Mississippi River and Upper Iowa River,

Allamakee County offers the following lakes, ponds and creeks for all levels of fishermen to enjoy:Clear Creek (put and grow), Allamakee, Located on

Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area, four miles east of Dorchester along Sleepy Hollow Drive.

Pine Creek, Allamakee, Located on Pine Creek Wildlife Management Area, two miles northeast of Sattre on Balsam Road or County Road W60

Clear Creek, Allamakee, Stream runs along Hwy. 9 through Lansing. Public angling access is at the County Park located off South Road Drive

Hickory Creek, Allamakee, Located one mile southwest of Volney off of Hickory Creek Road

Patterson Creek, Allamakee, Stream located four miles northwest of Waukon

Wexford Creek, Allamakee, Located five miles north of Harpers Ferry on the Great River Road or County Road X52.

West Branch French Creek, Allamakee, Located on French Creek Wildlife Management Area six miles northeast of Waukon

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Waterville is located in a very scenic area of Allamakee County within 15 miles from Waukon. The town is close to many fishing streams and wonderful hunting areas. This small community hosts a variety of rural businesses serving the farmers and sportspeople of the area. Waterville has very active civic and volunteer groups. The current population is approximately 144.

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DOUBLE “D”LIQUOR STORE

618 Rossville Road, Waukon, IA (563) 568-2153LOCALLY OWNED!

State Minimums on all Cigarettes• Liquor• Wine Coolers• Non-Alcohol Wine• Mixes• Beer • Kegs• Super Coolers• Large Selection

of Fine Wines• Pop• Spring Grove Pop• Snacks • Candy

• Cigarettes• Greeting Cards• Ice (Cubes or Block)

OPEN: MON.-THUR. 8AM-7PM;FRI. & SAT. 8AM-9PM; SUN. 10AM-4PM

We accept debit cards & most major credit cards

BEER, LIQUOR & WINE SPECIALS EVERY WEEK!

Large roll your own cigarette section!

BEST PRICES on all Tobacco products

in the area!

Get your LOTTO tickets here!

Yellow RiverState Forest. Photos by

Dawn Austin


Queen Jean

Quilting

WelcomeAll Iowa

Shop HopParticipants!

HOURS: CLOSED MONDAY; TUE-FRI 10-6; SAT 10-5 & SUN 1-4

5 EAST MAIN ST, WAUKON, IA

JEAN BRINK

Long Arm Quilting

Available!

All Iowa Shop Hop

Same Day Appointments.

Franciscan Healthcare

To make an appointment, call 563-568-3449or 800-707-2045.

We provide the services you need, right here in Waukon. When you need care for injuries and illness we are here for you.

This year’s All Iowa Shop Hop, scheduled for June 1 to June 30, will include 94 quilting shops across the state, including several northeast Iowa quilt shops: Country Stitchin’ in Waukon, Forest Mills Quilt Shop in Postville and Queen Jean Quilting in Waukon,.

This year’s Shop Hop includes three Iowa-themed fabrics that will only be sold at the participating shops. Over $11,000 in prizes will be awarded and free Kona charm squares representing each of the six Shop Hop regions will be received by all participants - collect all six to complete the project.

For more information, visit www.alliowashophop.com.


QUILT SHOP

Country Stitchin’

The quilt

shop with

“sew” many

hand quilted

displays!

OPEN MON. - SAT. 9 AM - 5 PM

WelcomeAll Iowa

Shop HopParticipants

June 1-30,2014

www.countrystitchinquilts.com 915 Hwy. 76 SE, Waukon, IA

563-535-7376

!– COUPON –

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*Excludes Watkins & Gift Certificates

Coupon valid through September 1, 2014. One coupon per customer. Must present coupon.

Forest Mills650 Forest Mills Rd., Postville

(County Rd X16 between Waukon & Luana) 563-568-3807

Quilt Shop

Welcome All Iowa Shop Hop

Participants June 1-30, 2014

www.forestmillsquilts.com

Regular Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm ***Open Sundays in June 1-4pm***

25%OffOne Item*

Queen Jean

Quilting

WelcomeAll Iowa

Shop HopParticipants!

HOURS: CLOSED MONDAY; TUE-FRI 10-6; SAT 10-5 & SUN 1-4

5 EAST MAIN ST, WAUKON, IA

JEAN BRINK

Long Arm Quilting

Available!

Located in the center of four counties in northeast Iowa at the southeast corner of Allamakee, the town of Postville has a highly diverse ethnic population. Jewish, Hispanic, Russian, Ukrainian, Filipino and Norwegian cultures, among others, are reflected in local businesses, industries and neighborhoods. There are several different faiths and religions within the area, including Protestant, Catholic and Jewish congregations, among others. Postville is also home to the John R. Mott House, a two-story Victorian frame house which was the home of 1946 Nobel Peace Prize winner John R. Mott. The current population of Postville is around 2,227.

Big 4 Fair

Postville, Iowa

For nearly a century, Postville has hosted the Big Four Fair. This year the fair, which is a pre-show for the upcoming county fairs, will be held June 20-22. Youth who are involved in 4-H and FFA from Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette and Winneshiek counties participate in a variety of events. Adults also participate in the open shows, and members of the community are invited to all events and to sample homemade goodies at the food stand. Open class categories include fancy work, farm and gardening, flowers and a dress revue. Youth are involved in hog, sheep, goat, dog, beef, dairy, poultry and rabbit shows. A kiddie tractor pull is also held each year as children of various age groups compete for trophies.

Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour “Connect with Art at its roots in Scenic NE Iowa”


17TH ANNUAL

NORTHEAST IOWA ARTISTS’ • 50 ARTISTS at• 36 LOCATIONS

October 3, 4 & 5Free • Open daily 10-5

The 17th Annual Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour will be held October 3, 4 & 5, 2014. A total of 50 artists at 36 locations will open their doors for a behind-the-scenes studio view not usually offered to the general

public. The annual event will feature many well-known award-winning national caliber artists displaying and selling pottery, paintings, woodcuts, baskets, jewelry, woodworking, kaleidoscopes, sculpture, photography, digital art and more. Tour participants can set their own pace while driving from studio to studio. The full-color brochure features a map with GPS and lodging and dining along the route. Directions, maps, GPS coordinates and lodging/dining will be available as web downloads in early summer. The tour is free of charge and sites are all within 35 miles of Decorah. Workspaces are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days. The Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour (NIAST Inc.) is Iowa’s first and longest running tour of artists’ studios in the state.

For more information or for a brochure, visit www.iowaarttour.com or email [email protected], or call Winneshiek County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB): 800-463-4692.

WINGS Dorchester, IA563-497-3353

• CHICKEN• STEAK • SEAFOOD

• BURGERS• & MUCH MORE!

1307 Sherman Ridge Rd., Waukon • 563-568-4547A-52 or Elon Dr. East of Waukon,

right on Sherman Ridge Rd., 1 mileSave money on your groceries!

Yoder’s Country StoreOpen Monday through Saturday

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

DISCOUNT GROCERIES

Nestled in a quiet valley between Waukon and Dorchester, right on the banks of the Upper Iowa River. The scenic area

is ideal for families, anglers, and avid outdoorsmen. Come experience our warm, down-home friendly atmosphere!

578 Lonning DriveDorchester, IA

563-568-3263www.upperiowaresort.com

Owners Dan & Billiejo Hyer

Our Campground Includes:• Cabins available• Campsites with electric and/or H20• Tent camping• Canoe, Kayak & Inner Tube Rental• 1½ acre sand-bottom

swimming pool• Large modern shower facilities• 30 x 40 picnic shelter• Seasonal sites available• Firewood and ice available• Game room with pool tables,

pinball & video games• Volleyball, basketball

& horseshoes• RV dump station available

2014 SEASONAL CAMPSITES AVAILABLE

991 9th Street NW • Waukon

563-568-4581

WAUKON TIRE CENTERTires • Brakes • Alignments

Automotive Services

R.W. PLADSEN, INC.Waukon, IA • 563-568-6357

www.pladseninc.com

Vehicle Sales & Service

429 9TH ST. SW, WAUKON

563-568-4476

WEST SIDE GARAGE5 Star Muffl er Shop

• Oil Changes • Brakes • Tires• Complete Engine Overhaul

• Transmission Rebuilds • Complete Air Conditioning

Over 40 years

inBusiness!

TORKELSON’SSALES • LEASING PARTS • SERVICE

ELGIN1-800-779-0035

OR 563-426-5505WAUKON

1-800-779-0092 OR 563-568-4587

“Proudly serving Northeast Iowa for over 88 years.”

www.torkelsonmotors.com

HENNESSY TOWING2532 Breezy Corners Road, Waukon, IA (East of John Deere)

Clip & Save

Towing & Wrecker Services• Light, Medium

& Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery

• Short & Long Distance Auto Hauling

• Wrecker & Flatbed• Auto Door

Unlocking

24 HOUR TOWING SERVICES • (563) 568-7229 • (563) 568-3373 • (563) 880-8010


Upper Iowa Resort and RentalUnder new ownership, Upper Iowa Resort and

Rental offers visitors much for fun and relaxation. The resort offers cabins and modern shower houses, as well as camping for RVs and tents, including sites with electric and water hook-up, along with primitive sites for the more adventurous.

Located on the Upper Iowa River 13 miles north of Waukon and four miles south of Dorchester off Highway 76, the resort offers rental of canoes and kayaks for fi shing and recreation, inner tubes for tubing the river, a large picnic shelter, a game room with pool tables and video games and a sand-bottom swimming pool for guests’ enjoyment. Fishing opportunities abound with access to fi ve trout streams. “You owe it to yourself” is their motto for family enjoyment.

For more information, call Dan and Billie Jo Hyer at 563-568-3263, email at [email protected] or visit www.upperiowaresort.com.

Our Tara Inn

Our Tara Inn Bed & Breakfast 1231 Highway 9, Lansing, IA

(563) 568-2665Check availability and make reservations online

www.ourtara.com

Bed & Breakfast

Looking for the perfect placeto stay in Northeast Iowa?

Our Tara Inn is a unique B & B housed inside a century old

barn between the communities of Waukon and Lansing on

Highway 9 in the midst of rolling fi elds and blue skies.

Five separate rooms include two suites and three guest

rooms. All our rooms have private entrances, private baths,

mini-fridges, microwaves, in-room coffee, TV, wireless internet,

hair dryers and A/C.


Lansing is a wonderful tourist town located on the Mississippi River. The Lansing area has a heritage encompassing the wonders of the Mound Builders, Indian Wars, steamboating trade, commercial fi shing, clamming, and button making. Lansing is proud of its Lansing Sports Complex, which has a beautiful ball park, tennis court, and many play items. Lansing has become a resort area as many people have their summer homes along the Mississippi River. Adults and kids will enjoy the annual Fish Days Celebration held August 7-10, 2014. Mount Hosmer and the Black Hawk Bridge, which links the states of Iowa and Wisconsin, are wonderful “must sees” of this area. The current population is approximately 995.

Lansing, Iowa

748 W. MAIN, LANSING, IA563-538-4349

Convenience Store & Deli

GREAT FOOD

READY TO GO FAST!

FRESH MADE

PIZZA & WRAPS

Expresso

GAS•BEERPOP•ICE

• Made to order subs & salads

• Schwan’s soft serve ice cream

Check out our Beer Cave!

MAIN ST., LANSING, IAOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 7 A.M - 10 P.M.


Th ank-you! Nate & JoAnna

• Sandwiches • Large Variety of Appetizers • Kids Meals • Ice Cream Cones, Shakes & Malts

• Your Favorite Beer, Liquor & Pop

Restaurant Hrs.: Open at 11am - 7 Days a Week

INDOOR & OUTDOOR

SEATING

DAILY HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

2 miles West of Lansing on Hwy. 9563-538-4956

www.redbarnresortandcampground.com

Serving Your Favorite Burgers & Tenderloins

- 4 Flat Screen TVs - NFL Network - Pool Table - Dart Board - Arcade Games

- Mini Golf & Large Playground - Trout Stream

Nestled in the hills surrounding Lansing, the Red Barn Resort and Campground features a converted 1900s barn offering an arcade, restaurant (with a covered deck overlooking the playground), bar, and campground office, all in a scenic, rustic environment. The campground offers camp sites with picnic tables and fire rings, as well as a shower house with laundry facilities. On-site RV rentals are available.

Red Barn Resort

Contact us for summer programs for youth and adults, or to book a private horseback

riding lesson or trail ride.Many activity options for all ages!

1588 Drake Rd., Lansing • 563-535-7320

VILLAGE CREEK

www.villagecreek.net

BIBLE CAMPA year round retreat center

located in scenic Northeast Iowa

Village Creek Bible CampVillage Creek Bible Camp is located just minutes

from Waukon and Lansing, providing great summer camp opportunities for youth and families. Activities include horseback riding, challenge course, swimming, kayaking, archery and more. Chapel sessions are age appropriate and engaging and the staff are mature and well trained.

For more information contact the camp at 563-535-7320 or visit www.villagecreek.net.

The site is located two miles west of Lansing and 14 miles east of Waukon on Highway 9. Open seven days a week. For more information, call 563-538-4956.

200 Main St., Lansing, IA 563-538-4585

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

WE CAN CATER ALL YOUR SPECIAL EVENTS! Call for Details

Daily Noon SpecialsNightly

SpecialsHours: Mon-Fri. 10:30 AM-Close

Sat.& Sun. 7 AM-Close


1# CHEESE CURDSPlain (White), Pizza, Onion & Chive, Hot Pepper, Garlic & Dill, Cajun, Taco, Ranch, Tomato & Basil, Olive

BUTTERSolid/Quarter Salted, Cinn. Sugar, Maple Syrup, Garlic Basil

SLICED CHEESE3# Sliced American, 5# Sliced American/American Swiss, 12 oz. Provolone, Hot Pepper, Mild Swiss

8 OZ. & 10 OZ. CHEESE SPREADSVariety of Flavors

8 OZ. BLOCKSColby, CoJack, Hot Pepper, Bacon, Mild Cheddar, Garlic, Horseradish, Monterey Jack, Salami, Onion

New Products Added All the Time!

STRING CHEESEFamily Pack (20), 8 oz. String, 8 oz. Smoked String

OTHER CHEESES Longhorn Colby, Midget Colby, Feta, Blue, Parmesan, Party Pack, Gouda, Farmer, Chocolate, Marble Pepper Jack, Gruyere, Beer Kaese, Limburger

MEATBeef Bits, Honey Ham Sticks

COTTAGE CHEESESOUR CREAMSOUR CREAM & CHIVESCREAM CHEESE

T-SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF COLORS!

CHURCHTOWN, IA1456 Hwy. 9Lansing, IA

Phone 563-538-4295Toll Free 888-420-1554

CHEESE STORE OPEN DAILY

8 am - 4 pmPhone orders accepted

Shipping AvailableMonday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm

GIFT BOXES AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND!

T-SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF COLORS!

YEAR-ROUND!

1# CHEESE BLOCKSColby, CoJack, Mild/Medium/Sharp Cheddar

SHREDDED CHEESECheddar, Mozzarella, Tri-Blend, CoJack

JUUSTOItalian, Plain, Jalapeno, Bacon

RANDOM WEIGHT CHEESE BLOCKSSwiss, Cheddar, Havarti, Muenster, Hot Pepper, Mozzarella, Mild Brick, Salami

We Accept Cash, Personal Checks, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Diners Club International, JCB

Offering a view of three states, Lansing’s Mt. Hosmer is incorporated into a 75-acre city park. The elevation of its summit is 1,060 feet, 440 feet above the Mississippi River.

Park facilities include a large look-out area, shelter house, cooking grills, picnic tables, playground equipment, and hiking trails.

Dedicated in 2002 were six white pines, several plaques, and a flagpole near the lookout. These six trees symbolize over 600 trees planted in honor of the 634 Allamakee County veterans who served in World War I. Most of the original trees, donated in 1922 by former Mt. Hosmer owner I.D. Fowler, were destroyed in a 1925 fire. This area is part of a war memorial. After receiving this land from Fowler, the American Legion donated it to the City.

Mt. Hosmer

238 Main St., Lansing, IA • 563-538-4431 • www.lansinghardwarehank.comStore Hrs.: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am-4pm, Closed Sun.

LANSING HARDWARE & SERVICE• Antiques • Plumbing • Patio • Housewares • Appliances

• Yard & Garden • Paint • Bird • Electrical • ToolsYour helpful hometown store

On Lansing’s South Front Street parallel to the Mississippi River lies the Museum of River History, a testament to Lansing’s early commercial fishing, ice harvesting, and logging industries. The museum displays a variety of early fishing equipment and information on ice harvesting and log rafting. Many of the displayed items, previously utilized in clamming, supported a booming button factory in the small town of Lansing.

Visitors are welcome to the museum weekend afternoons throughout the summer, or by special appointment. Call the Galema family at 563-538-4641, Jan at 563-538-4864 or the Red Geranium at 563-538-3943 for information.

Museum of River History

Open as volunteers are available or contact Karen at 563-538-4641 or Jan at 563-538-4864

RIVER HISTORY MUSEUM

(Located in the former G. Kerndt & Bros. Elevator Building in the fi rst block of South Front St., Lansing, IA)


RED GERANIUM

Floral & Gifts• Scarves • Jewelry

• Purses • Decor• Full Service Florist

201 MAIN ST., LANSING, IA • 563-538-3943Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-2

238 Main St., Lansing, IA • 563-538-4431 • www.lansinghardwarehank.comStore Hrs.: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am-4pm, Closed Sun.

LANSING HARDWARE & SERVICE• Antiques • Plumbing • Patio • Housewares • Appliances

• Yard & Garden • Paint • Bird • Electrical • ToolsYour helpful hometown store

On Lansing’s South Front Street parallel to the Mississippi River lies the Museum of River History, a testament to Lansing’s early commercial fi shing, ice harvesting, and logging industries. The museum displays a variety of early fi shing equipment and information on ice harvesting and log rafting. Many of the displayed items, previously utilized in clamming, supported a booming button factory in the small town of Lansing.

Visitors are welcome to the museum weekend afternoons throughout the summer, or by special appointment. Call the Galema family at 563-538-4641, Jan at 563-538-4864 or the Red Geranium at 563-538-3943 for information.

View from Mt. Hosmer, Lansing

Archive On Main231 Main St., Lansing, IA • 563-538-9217

Open Wednesday - Sunday 11am-5pm• Antiques • Collectibles • Artisan Crafts, Pottery

and Woodcarvings• Unique Gifts

Buying Antiques & Collectibles

www.newalbinsavingsbank.com

118 Main St. NE • New Albin, IA 563-544-4214 • 1-888-689-1898

New Albin Savings Bank Invites You To

Welcome to our town,nestled in the MississippiRiver Bluffs, where thepeople are friendly and the scenery is breathtaking.


In New Albin, on the Great River Road at the Iowa-Minnesota border, visitors may view the Iron Post, set by Captain Thomas J. Lee in 1894 to mark the border between Iowa and Minnesota. Other offerings for visitors include New Albin’s bandshell, original city hall, and community center to visit and photograph. The Army (access) Road leads to the Mississippi River and offers a boat launch and fi shing access, as well as prime viewing area for bald eagles and other wildlife. Only four miles south is Fish Farm Mounds. Enjoy New Albin Days June 13-14, 2014.

For afternoon or evening enjoyment, check out Shooky Fink Field, New Albin’s “Field of Dreams,” offering youth and high school baseball. Or stop in at the New Way Station Theater/Youth Center and Store. The current population is approximately 519.

A county rest area at the north end of town offers a picnic area, restrooms, and an RV dump station.

New Albin, Iowa

Affordable, spacious rooms located on the banks

of the Mississippi River in Lansing, Iowa

Penthouse, Sleeps 6 Eagles Nest, sleeps 2

Dock Suite, Sleeps 4 Hunters Lodge, sleeps 4

www.riverviewinnlansingiowa.com

River View Inn60 South Front St.

Lansing, IA563-568-7686563-419-4403

Penthouse, Sleeps 6 Eagles Nest, Sleeps 2Dock Suite, Sleeps 4 Hunters Lodge, Sleeps 4

CountrysideOrchard

1803 Whitetail Dr.Lansing, Iowa

563-538-4546

Featuring Country Caramel (Caramel “Chunkies” &

Caramel Apple Dip)

• Homemade Apple Pie• Organic Cheese • Homemade Jams

Naturally-Raised Chemical Free Apples

OPEN WEEKENDS SEPTEMBER 27

THROUGH OCTOBER!

Photo by Nathan Monteith

We have a varietyof lawn care

equipment on hand!

Turf ‘n Timber401 Main St., Lansing, IA • 563-538-3093

7:00 - 5:00 Mon-Fri • 8:00 -1:00 SatDave Moritz, Jr. Owner

We accept credit cards

We DoSmall Engine Repair

We Sharpen Chains!

Lansing Auto Parts401 Main St., Lansing, IA

563-538-42667 am - 5 pm Mon-Fri • 8-1pm Sat

We Have Power Equipment for Rent!

Marine Batteries & Accessories


Harpers Ferry is an historic river valley community located on a sand plain. This plain was once the location of one of the largest concentrations of Indian mounds in the Upper Mississippi River Valley. This community offers complete commercial services, a private marina, and shoreline services. There has always been trapping, clamming, and commercial fi shing here. Today, Harpers Ferry business establishments that serve the permanent residents also accommodate the many summertime residents who own vacation cottages here. Each year an increasingly larger number of outdoor enthusiasts are attracted to this friendly community. The current population is approximately 328.

Harpers Ferry, Iowa

Open Everyday May 1-October 26

Take a guided underground boat trip through Spook Cave, which remains 47 degrees year round.

Located on U.S. Highways 18 and 52, seven miles west of McGregor, Spook Cave is also open for camping May 1 through October 26. Tours are available from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call 563-873-2144, email [email protected], or log on to www.spookcave.com.

Spook Cave

www.bigfootcanoerentals.comwww.bigfootcanoerentals.comReservations 563-539-4272

Explore

the Yellow

River!

located o� X26 between Rossville & Monona419 Big Foot Rd., Monona,IA

CANOE RENTAL

BIG FOOT

Shuttle Service Available!

CANOES • KAYAKS • TUBES

SPECIALSWEDNESDAY NIGHT - CHICKENTHURSDAY NIGHT - MEXICAN

FRIDAY NIGHT - FISHHomemade Pizza & the Best Burgers Around!

OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN!402 W. Chestnut St., Harpers Ferry, IA

563-586-2117

Serving Breakfast 6-11am Thursday-Sunday

Shooky Fink Field


September 26-28, 2014

• Cranfest Marsh Tours & Cranberry Video Friday & Saturday

• Arts & Crafts Show 850 Booths• Antique & Flea Market 350 Booths All Three Days

• Farmers Market 100 BoothsAll Three Days

• Food Booths 80 which include the famous Cranberry Cream Puffs

• Gigantic Parade Sunday 12 p.m.

Handicap Parking with legal sticker or license____________________Festival Parking $5.00

8 Miles North of Tomah take I-94 West to Exit #135

608-378-4200 Fax: 608-378-4250email cranfest@

cranfest.com

7 a.m. all 3 days!

www.cranfest.com

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AREAFARMERS’ MARKETS

WAUKON CITY PARK

June 2-Sept. 29, 2014 June 6-Sept. 26, 2014

ST. ANN ST. JOSEPH’S PARKING LOT

HARPERS FERRY

WAUKON Farmers’ MarketMonday Nights 3:30-6:00 PM

HARPERS FERRY Farmers’ MarketFriday Nights 5:00-7:00 PM

Yellow River State Forest, located in eastern Allamakee County, encompasses nearly 8,500 acres of prime forest area. Yellow River remains under multi-use forest management, incorporating not only forestry, but wildlife management, watershed protection, and outdoor recreation into its general policy. It is a popular spot for hunting deer, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, rabbits, and squirrels. While Yellow River is not large enough to register itself as a wilderness area, the forest has traditionally been oriented toward a more wilderness-like experience for those visiting. Camping facilities are available all twelve months to accommodate the winter enthusiast as well as the summer traveler. For further details, call 563-586-2254 or visit www.iowadnr.gov/Destinations/StateForests/YellowRiverStateForest.aspx

Yellow River State Forest

Sunday, September 259:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 249:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

No Admission Charge – Free ParkingBring the Family!

Sponsored by the Fort Atkinson Community and the Iowa DNR. • Held with permission of the Iowa State Preserves Advisory Board.

• 1840's Military Camp • Cannon DrillsConestoga Wagon • Tepees & Lodges• Hunters • Trappers • Trade Blankets

• Blacksmith • Potter• Scrimshaw Artist • Ropemaker

• Basketmaking • Spinning • Weaving• Other Period Crafts

• Period Instruments & Music• 1840s Kids Games

• Skillet Throw • Cooking Contest • Flint & Steel Contest• Primitive Bow Shoot • Shooting Contests

• Bullwhip Contests • Knife Throwing • Hawk Throwing

Fort Atkinson, Iowa

2011 Theme: "Reflections of the PastA Melodrama presented by the Country Road Players

September 24 & 25, 2011

35th Annual

Fort Atkinson, IowaSaturday, Sept. 27 • 9:30am-4:30pm

Sunday, Sept. 28 • 9am-3:30pm• Conestoga Wagon • Tepees & Lodges• Hunters • Trappers • Trade Blankets• Blacksmith • Potter• Scrimshaw Artist • Ropemaker • Basketmaking • Spinning • Weaving• Other Period Crafts• Period Instruments & Music• 1840s Kids Games • Skillet Throw • Cooking Contest • Knife Throwing • Hawk Throwing• Flint & Steel Contest• Primitive Bow Shoot • Shooting Contests • Bullwhip Contests

Sponsored by the Fort Atkinson Community and the Iowa DNR.

Held with permission of the Iowa State Preserves Advisory Board.

2014 Theme:

“National Register of

Historic Places”

38th Annual

Free ParkingBring the Family!

NO ADMISSION CHARGE

5K Walk/Run on Saturday.

Email for information.

email: [email protected] out our Facebook page at: Fort Atkinson Iowa Rendezvous

Laura Ingalls Wilder

Park & Museum

GUIDED TOURS OF THE MASTERS HOTEL

Laura Ingalls

Park & Museum

• VISITOR CENTER • GIFT SHOP• SHELTER HOUSE • PLAYGROUND

[email protected]

3603 236th Ave., Burr Oak, IA563-735-5916

LAURA DAYCELEBRATION

JUNE 28Laura’s only childhood home still on its original site.

All Are Welcome at the

www.winneshiekcountyfair.org

GRANDSTAND EVENTSTue: Bill Riley State Fair Talent Search (1-3pm)

and Cory Farley BandWed: Jason Michael CarrollTh ur: Stock Car RacesFri: David NailSat: CC Bull Riding & Barrel Racing

Evans United

Midway

Also... Queen Coronation, Jim Busta Band, Skid Loader Rodeo, Antique Tractor Display, 3D Open Barrel Racing,

Miller’s Petting Zoo, Nick’s Magic Show & More!

Free Grounds Admission • Free Parking

JULY 8-12, 2014

Jason Michael Carroll

WINNESHIEK COUNTY FAIR

Cory Farley Band David Nail

Carnival Rides & Games


Laura Ingalls Wilder Park & MuseumBurr Oak is the place where Laura Ingalls Wilder grew and developed her love of books and words – where

Laura and her friend Alice found solace in the quiet of summer afternoons on the hill by the Advent Church.The Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum is nestled in one of the most beautiful areas of northeast Iowa.

Visitors will enjoy seeing Laura’s historic home, the area and all of the attractions around it. The gift shop carries a large supply of books by Laura and other authors, biographies, clothing, jewelry, toys, dolls and much more.

Laura Day Celebration is an annual commemoration of Laura Ingalls Wilder and will be held this year June 28. Saturday activities include a parade, children’s games, pioneer demonstrations, live musical entertainment, wagon rides, a pie auction, and the crowning of a new Little Miss Laura and Young Almanzo. Sunday activities include an outdoor church service along the creek and Settlers Picnic (bring a dish to pass). Tours of the museum are offered all weekend long.

Winneshiek County FairThe 2014 Winneshiek County Fair is scheduled

for July 8-12. The fair features grandstand shows, livestock judging, competitions, exhibits, rides, auctions, dances, kids’ attractions, an antique tractor display and plenty of great food. Grandstand events this year include the Bill Riley Talent Search (1-3 p.m.) and Jim Busta Band (4:30-6:30 p.m.) Tuesday afternoon and Cory Farley Band Tuesday evening, Jason Michael Carroll performing Wednesday, Stock Car Races Thursday, David Nail performing Friday and CC bull riding and barrel racing Saturday.

Visit www.winneshiekcountyfair.org for more information.

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563-873-3449

www.holidayshoresmotel.com

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Free Continental Breakfast • Newly Renovated • Low Weekly Rates

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Speed’sBICYCLE SHOP

Rentals • Trail PassesShuttles1126 John St.

Sparta, WI [email protected]

608-269-2315


Nestled between towering bluffs parallel to the Mississippi River, the neighboring communities of McGregor and Marquette are acclaimed throughout the region for their historic charm and extensive collection of antique shops and flea markets. Marquette and McGregor lie in close proximity to both Effigy Mounds National Monument and Pikes Peak State Park, as well as a number of historic sites located just across the river in Prairie du Chien, WI. There is also a collection of antique shops, specialty stores, entertainment mall, art and craft festivals, and flea markets. Call the area chamber of commerce for more information at 563-873-2186 or 800-896-0910, or visit www.mcgreg-marq.org for a listing of upcoming events.

Effigy Mounds National MonumentLocated three miles north of Marquette off Highway

76, Effigy Mounds National Monument is best explored through a series of groomed hiking trails. Visitors hike past ancient Indian burial and ceremonial mounds to numerous bluff tops offering spectacular vistas 400 feet above the Mississippi and Yellow River valleys. Entrance fees are no longer collected at the Monument.

Guided hikes and special events are planned year-round and picnic tables are scattered along Highway 76 south of the park. ADA accessible features include modern visitor center, museum, bookstore and boardwalk trails. Call 563-873-3491 or visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/efmo for more information.

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The city of Boscobel, WI will take a long step back in history August 1-3 when it hosts the 22nd Annual Muskets & Memories Civil War Era Reenactment and GAR Heritage Encampment, an interactive living history, at Kronshage Park on Boscobel’s south side.

This event has become one of the largest and most popular Civil War Era reenactments in the Upper Midwest, attracting nearly 1,000 military and civilian participants and over 8,000 spectators each year.

Civil War Era activities within the encampment include a fashion show, children’s activities, an evening ball, period music, an ecumenical church service, first-person impressions, medical history demonstrations, guided tours of the Union, Confederate and Civilian camps, military drills, workshops, and the ever-popular battles. Sutlers vending period goods and garments will be present to satisfy Civil War Era shopping needs. Other activities include a ladies’ garden party (period dress required), a pie and ice cream social, and the live fire competition using Civil War firearms.

Saturday’s battle will be Fredericksburg, VA. The Sunday battle will be a reenactment of the engagement at Prairie Grove, AR.

For more information about this event, call 608-872-2274 or visit the Muskets and Memories’ web site at www.musketsandmemories.org.

Civil War Reenactment - Boscobel AREA EVENT CALENDARJune-August 14: Free Summer “Concerts in the Park” series

Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m. Lawler Park, Prairie du Chien, WI.June-October: Farmers Markets, Saturdays, various locations

in Prairie du Chien, WI.June-October: Cave Tours 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Spook Cave, 7

miles west of McGregor.June-September: Farmers Market, Fridays 3-6 p.m.,

McGregor.June-October: Friday Night Live/Farmers Market, Driftless

Area Wetland Centre, Marquette.June 6-7: Cajun Fest, Prairie du Chien, WI.June 7-8: Wisconsin’s Free Fun Weekend.June 12-15: Prairie Villa Rendezvous, St. Feriole Island along

the Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien, WI. June 13-15: Flea Market, St. Feriole Island along the

Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien, WI. June 14-Sept. 1: Ranger/Interpreter Guided Programs daily,

Effigy Mounds National Monument.June 28: Moonlight Hike, Effigy Mounds National Monument.July 4-6: Marquette 4th of July Celebration, Parade at 11 a.m.

and fireworks at dusk Saturday. July 10: Artist Reception, refreshments, live music, door

prizes, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Planted Tree, downtown Prairie du Chien, WI.

July 12: Chamber of Commerce Annual Fireworks, dusk, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, WI.

July 16-20: Crazy Days in Prairie du Chien, WI. July 25-26: Prairie Dog Blues Festival, Prairie du Chien, WI. July 26: River Bluff Daze, Ferryville, WI.

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Prairie du Chien, WI is the oldest community on the Mississippi with a recorded history beginning at June 17, 1673 with the arrival of Father Jacques Marquette and Lois Joliette, who were the first Europeans to see the Mississippi. Fort Crawford was built in 1816, with further development arriving with the railroad in 1857, the Woolen Mill in 1892 and the clamming industry around 1895. Over two dozen historical sites are located in the Prairie du Chien area, along with a variety of attractions and recreational opportunities.

AREA EVENT CALENDARAugust 7-9: Country on the River Music Fest, four miles south

of Prairie du Chien on Hwy 18.August 9: Kids Archeology Day, 1-3 p.m., Effigy Mounds

National Monument, north of Marquette.August 16: Moonlight Hike at Effigy Mounds National

Monument.August 25: National Park Service Birthday (Founders Day),

program at 1 p.m., Effigy Mounds National Monument.August 30: Annual Labor Day Parade, downtown McGregor,

11 a.m.August 30-Sept. 1: Flea Market, Marquette.September 12-14: Prairie du Chien City-Wide Garage Sales.September 27: National Public Lands Day, Effigy Mounds

National Monument.October (Saturdays): Market in the Park, Ferryville, WI.October 4-5: Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Triangle Park,

McGregor.October 4-5: Flea Market, Marquette.October 11: Hawk Watch, Driftless Wetlands Center,

Marquette, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.October 11-12: Leaf Arts & Crafts Festival, Triangle Park,

McGregor.October 11-12: Flea Market, Marquette.October 18: Oktoberfest, Prairie du Chien, WI.October 31-Nov. 2: Gun Show, McGregors Landing Event

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Ferryville, WI is just south of the river bridge at Lansing on Wisconsin Highway 35. Situated along the foot of the bluffs of the Coulee Region, Ferryville is a good place to enjoy the many sports and activities that the great outdoors has to offer - biking, birding, hunting, fishing and other water activities. Ferryville’s Main Street is along the Great River Road with a clear view of the Mississippi River, where locals and passers-though alike can enjoy various shops, restaurants and taverns.

De Soto, WI, a small village on the banks of the Mississippi River on Highway 35 just north of the river bridge at Lansing, was originally part of the Northwest Territory that was the home of the Winnebago Indians. As Germans and Norwegians settled in the area, De Soto became a center for grain and lumber shipped down the river. Today, De Soto is a small community with restaurants, taverns, motels and a boat landing for visitors who come to hunt, fish and enjoy the river.

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