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W State Preserve i including oak, walnut, and cherry. If you are quiet, you may encounter wildlife, including white-tailed deer, bald eagles, western painted turtles, great Community Prairie & Butterfly Garden, Phelps Park Bluffs, Dunning Springs, Ice Cave State Preserve, and the Decorah Palisades. Dunning Springs Park is home to a 200-foot
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R Rd horned owls, northern leopard frogs, smallmouth and rock bass, walleye, and trout. The float takes paddlers through lazy S-turns that meander back waterfall. Just 1/2 mile from Dunning Springs, Ice Cave State Preserve is recognized as one of the largest known “glacières” (caves containing ice) in the Midwest. As the name . d IOWA 69 . and forth across the narrow valley, past towering limestone bluffs, pillars, and palisades including Plymouth Rock, Chimney Rock, and the famous suggests, this cave is known for its unusual deposits of ice that coat the inside of the cave well into summer. Decorah has many visitor amenities, including numerous retail shops, 310th St. 11th St. 3 Bluffton Palisades. The limestone that makes up these majestic features is over 450 million years old and was deposited during the Ordovician Age. historic sites, dining opportunities, camping and lodging sites, over 500 acres of city parks, Luther College, and more than 30 miles of off-road and paved walking and bike trails. UPPER IOWA
The Bluffton Palisades rise 280 feet and extend 1/2 mile in length, making up the entire view in some sections. Located just upstream of the Bluffton The Trout Run Trail is a paved trail that hugs the Upper Iowa River before weaving its way through 11 miles of the Driftless Area in and around Decorah. Even though the river 70
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Dams are Dangerous: Dams come in many sizes but SEGMENT THREE: BLUFFTON FIR STAND ACCESS TO CHATTAHOOCHIE PARK ACCESS The opportunity to paddle past a waterfall and observe birds and wildlife along the way make SEGMENT FIVE: CANOE CREEK ACCESS TO WILD LANDING ACCESS Leaving the river towns behind, this remote section of the Upper Iowa River provides ALL dams are drowning machines no matter how small exploring this segment of the river an excellent choice. The river flows past wooded bluffs that rise more than 300 feet from the river and provides paddlers with open views of the users with limited services but an abundance of wild landscapes and wildlife. The river valley steadily widens and increases in size on its way toward the UPPER IOWA RIVER SEGMENT MAP LEGEND they look. Paddlers should portage around all dams Upper Iowa River Valley. With attentive eyes and some luck, paddlers can spy a black-billed cuckoo, Acadian flycatcher, rose-breasted grosbeak, mink, soft-shelled turtle, or an otter. Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. It is lined with spectacular views of both grand, tree-covered bluffs as well as treeless goat DANGER: DAM and NEVER attempt to go over them. The springs at Malanaphy Springs State Preserve cascade directly into the river and create one of the most well-known waterfalls in Iowa. The rocks at the base of the falls make it prairies now carefully looked after for the unique habitat this once common ecosystem provides. This segment of the Upper Iowa River corridor provides Canoe Access WARNING: Dam Campground Coldwater Trout Stream DANGER: DAM easy to pull over and enjoy nature’s artistry - but don’t be fooled, this is not the access. The Malanaphy Springs Access is 0.9 miles downstream from the waterfall. For those who explorers with a way to observe the vast array of plant, insect, mushroom, and bird species of Northeast Iowa. Anglers will find the fishing in this section to Upper Iowa River Bridge with Upper Iowa Livery/Outfitter Cultural Heritage Life Jackets Save Lives : Be ready for the unexpected prefer to view the waterfall from dry ground, a mile-long hiking trail through the state preserve begins at the access point. The trail leads through a steep mesic forest on west facing be particularly rewarding, as no dams impede fish wishing to migrate upriver from the Mississippi. Known historically as the Oneota River, the Upper Iowa Public Land/WMA 122.5122.5 River Mile Geologic Feature Decorah’s 11 mile Trout Run Trail and always wear your life jacket. This message brought slopes, with numerous rock outcroppings and more than 300 native plants. Hikers are asked to please stay on the trail to protect these sensitive plants and ecosystems, and to please River Corridor, especially in this area, was popular with early Native Americans, who built thriving villages adjacent to and overlooking the river. A detailed Community Boundary 121211 Upper Iowa River Mile Waterfall or Spring Paddle Time: Based on 2-3 mph to you by the National Safe Boating Council. observe all posted rules in this and other nearby State Preserves, which prohibit camping, fire, or removal of or damage to plants, animals, and other natural materials. Whitetail Deer Painted lady & honey bee Gastropod fossil exploration of the history of the “Upper Iowa River & Its People” can be found in Oneota Flow, a popular book authored by David S. Faldet in 2009. *Effort was made to assure the accuracy of information in this publication. Northeast Iowa RC&D and its partners assume no responsibility in its use. /
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Pulpit Rock Campground: 136 site campground next to the river Allamakee County Courthouse: Location where canoe registrations RIVER Donations to the Upper Iowa River Alliance ALLIANCE 11 with opportunities to canoe. 563-382-9551. 505 Pulpit Rock Rd 26 may be purchased. 563-568-2204. 110 Allamakee St NW can be sent to PO Box 346, Decorah, IA Lake Meyer Campground: 160-acre campground, park, and nature Winneshiek County Conservation: Information about recreation 52101 or made at www.upperiowariver.org. 12 center next to Lake Meyer. 563-534-7145. 2546 Lake Meyer Rd 27 and natural resources. 563-534-7145. 2546 Lake Meyer Rd Sampson Springs Campground: 50 AMP RV campsites in walking Main Street Lansing: Visitor center to help answer questions Northeast Iowa RC&D is a 501(c)(3) 13 distance from Trout River. 563-382-4849. 2271 133rd Ave 28 about where to eat, stay, and shop. 563-538-9229. 391 Main St non-profit who works with partners from Rainbow trout Lidtke mill Cedar waxwing Malanaphy springs Chimney Rock Big Joe’s Little Campground: 15 campsites & 3 cabins located Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center: Visitor center with throughout the region. Their mission is 14 near North & South Bear Creek. 563-497-3500. 351 Willow Dr 29 interpretive displays. 563-538-0400. 1944 Columbus Rd to “recognize opportunities and provide Photo: Hilary Layne Bear Creek Cabins & Campgrounds: 20 campsites & 8 cabins Country Inn and Suites: 50 room hotel near the Upper Iowa FISHING ADVENTURES CULTURAL HERITAGE TOURS BIRDWATCHING WATERFALL WAYFINDING GEOLOGIC JOURNEYS Northeast Iowa leadership to make Northeast Iowa a 15 30 A B C D E RC D along South Bear Creek. 563-546-7722. 3497 Highlandville Rd River in Decorah. 563-382-9646. 1202 Iowa 9 & vibrant, place-based model for the nation!” Harvest Farm Campground: Facility with 60 campsites that rents Red Barn Resort & Campground: 125 RV campsites, trout Fairfield Inn & Suites: Hotel near the Upper Iowa River in The Upper Iowa River supports cold and warm water fish species Cultural, archaeological and historic sites and museums in the The woodlands, bluffs, habitat diversity, remoteness, and other natural The Upper Iowa River Watershed boasts hundreds of springs Rising more than 250 feet from the river along several stretches, 1 canoes, kayaks, and tubes. 563-883-8562. 3690 318th Ave 16 stream and restaurant. 563-538-4956. 2609 Main St. Hwy. 9 31 Decorah. 563-382-8800. 2041 Iowa State Hwy 9 but three dams restrict fish movement and species prevalence. communities along the Upper Iowa River provide unique experiences characteristics of the river corridor make it a bird haven. It is part of and dozens of beautiful waterfalls, including the largest spring towering limestone bluffs, chimney rocks, rock outcroppings, cliffs, This Upper Iowa Canoe Guide was developed through the Upper Iowa Hruska’s Canoe Livery & Campground: Offer canoe, kayak, and R&S Fuel: Convenience store and gas station located in downtown Quality Inn & Suites: 58 room hotel near the Upper Iowa River Smallmouth bass, walleye, trout, and non-game fish are abundant for visitors before and after their float. Lidtke Mill and Dam Site at the Mississippi River Flyway, near a Globally Important Birding Area, in Minnesota, Odessa Spring. Odessa and Malanaphy Springs and entrenched meanders add interest to Upper Iowa River excursions. River Alliance and designed by Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation 2 17 32 tube rental on Upper Iowa River. 563-547-4566. 3233 347th St Chester. 563-565-2631. 304 Main St in Decorah. 563-382-2269. 705 Commerce Dr throughout the river. Trout are especially prevalent near the mouth of Lime Springs has one of the most extensive historic mill collections and connected to large, remote tracts of private and public forests, are accessible from the river. Dunning Springs, Twin Springs and Watch for the most well-known landmarks: Plymouth Rock, Chimney & Development (RC&D) with input from the Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau, Randy’s Bluffton Store and Campground: Camping with canoe Seed Savers Exchange: Visitor center, heirloom seed bank, and Super 8 Motel: 60 room hotel near the Upper Iowa River in coldwater streams, and more than 30 of these streams make their way in Iowa. The Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage wetlands and prairies, wildlife management areas (WMAs), and other the second largest spring in Iowa, Siewers Spring are all nearby. Rock, Bluffton Palisades, Pulpit Rock, Phelps Park Bluffs, Decorah Iowa DNR Wildlife Bureau, local landowners, Iowa Natural Heritage 3 18 33 and kayak rentals. 563-735-5738. 2619 W Ravine Rd 8 miles of hiking trail. 563-382-5990. 3094 North Winn Rd Decorah. 563-382-8771. 810 Iowa 9 into the Upper Iowa River. Below the dams, sauger, sturgeon, northern Center in Decorah boasts a real ship that made the trip from Norway natural areas. Hundreds of species migrate through in the spring Siewers Spring provides water for the fish hatchery in Decorah Palisades, Elephant Head Bluff, and Blackhawk Bluff. Many consider Foundation, local livery owners, Decorah Park and Recreation and river Chimney Rock Canoe Rental and Campground: Offer canoe, Winneshiek County Visitors Center: Information about events, Hotel Winneshiek: Turn-of-the-century historic 34 room hotel pike, flathead and channel catfish, yellow perch, and white bass and a Norwegian log home, among other treasures. Native Americans and many additional species nest along the river. A 2014 survey as well as one of the nation’s most universally accessible trout these majestic features to be the river’s hallmark. Fossils are often users. This guide was made possible through generous contributions 4 19 34 kayak, and tube rental. 877-787-2267. 3312 Chimney Rock Rd lodging, and restaurants. 563-382-2023. 507 W Water St and restaurant. 800-998-4164. 104 E Water St migrate up from the Mississippi River. Smallmouth bass and walleye built, lived in, and traded from large villages and settlements along identified eight eagle nests visible from the river during full foliage. streams, Trout Run. There are four man-made dams that create identified within the limestone bedrock or in rocks lining the bottom and grants from The Depot Outlet, Winneshiek County Community Hutchinson Family Farm Campground: Offer canoe, kayak, and Winneshiek County Recorder’s Office: Location where canoe Stoney Creek Inn: 39 room hotel with stone fireplace themed prefer rocky or sandy substrate, especially in the deepest pools. Dead the Upper Iowa River. Although very little physical evidence remains More would be visible if the leaves weren’t blocking the view! During waterfalls of their own which although pretty, are extremely of the river. Together, the sights above and below create a sense of Foundation, Winneshiek County Conservation Board, Allamakee County 5 20 35 cabin rental. 563-382-3054. 2299 Scenic River Rd registrations may be purchased. 563-382-3486. 201 W Main St suites. 800-659-2220. 407 Rossville Rd trees, boulders, and root balls provide fish habitat, but beware, they along the river, artifacts and remnants of these cultures are still winter months, open sections of the river help birds and other wildlife dangerous. Do not paddle over them or near them, from either isolation, a deep sense of history, and confirm that the river is in the Community Foundation, Howard County Community Foundation, Howard Off the Driftless : Tube, canoe, and kayak rental. Open Thur-Sun Decorah Fish Hatchery: Trout rearing station and home of the Sportsmen Motel: Motel with 8 campsites located within a 1/2 also create dangerous under currents. Local trout fishing maps and studied today. For more information on cultural attractions and find food to survive and thrive. The number of bird species reported above or below. Their undercurrents are drowning machines. All Driftless Area, an ancient and unique Midwest landform bypassed by County Conservation Board, Winneshiek County Convention & Visitors 6 21 36 10am-4pm/M-W by appt. 563-382-4641. 212 Pulpit Rock Rd “Decorah Eagles.” FLA. 563-382-8324. 2321 Siewers Spring Rd mile of Waterloo Creek. 563-497-3615. 2753 Hwy 76 guides can be picked up locally or downloaded from northeastiowarcd. local history, visit vesterheim.org, www.nationalparks.org/explore- in Iowa’s Breeding Bird Atlas for areas near the river is noted on the of the coldwater streams that flow into the river are fed by springs. the last continental glacier. In the words of canoekayak.com, “Tucked Bureau, Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism, Iowa Decorah River Tubes: High quality inner-tubes (includes Howard County Courthouse: Location where canoe registrations Driftless Area Scenic Byway: 138-mile scenic driving route org. The iowadnr.gov fishing website provides information on fishing parks/effigy-mounds-national-monument, archaeology.uiowa.edu/ map. Check out bba.iowabirds.org, iowadnr.gov and iowaaudubon.org Coldwater Creek, which emerges from the base of a 100-foot tall away in an isolated corner of northeast Iowa is a cliff-lined gorge that Department of Transportation (DOT) 7 22 37 shuttle). 563-379-8823. 701 Winneshiek Ave may be purchased. 563-547-9211. 137 N Elm St known for its natural & scenic attractions. regulations, licenses, and weekly fishing reports. Connections upper-iowa-river-0/, or www.visitiowa.org. Related books include A to learn more about local birding opportunities or get in touch with bluff is publicly accessible in the Coldwater Spring State Preserve the glaciers forgot to flatten: the Upper Iowa River valley.” For more - Iowa Byways Sustainability Project Upper Iowa Resort & Rental: Offering swimming, canoeing, Howard County Welcome Center: Information about events, Great River Road: collection roads that follow the course of the with other local anglers can be made through the Iowa Coldwater Guide to the Upper Iowa River by G.E Knudson (1971) and Oneota the local Iowa Ornithologist Union, which offers information by county one mile north of the river at the only natural entrance to Coldwater information about the geology of the Upper Iowa River Watershed, / Driftless Area Scenic Byway and 8 23 38 cabin rentals, and fishing. 563-568-3263. 578 Lonning Dr lodging, and restaurants. 563-547-3434. 101 2nd Ave SW Mississippi River through Iowa and 9 other states. Conservancy, Trout Unlimited, or the Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association. Flow by David Faldet (2009). as well as GPS coordinates. Cave, a National Landmark, and Iowa’s longest cave. visit www.iihr.uiowa.edu/igs/publications/uploads/TIS-54.pdf through the Iowa Tourism office.