The Driftless Area, so named because of the absence of glacial deposits – or “drift” – is a unique geographical region that encompasses most of southwestern Wisconsin, part of southeastern Minnesota, bits of northeastern Iowa, and a portion of northwest Illinois. Unlike most of the Midwest, which was repeatedly ground smooth by glacial ice, the Driftless Area is characterized by its rugged terrain of tall bluffs, forested ridges, narrow ravines, and deeply carved river valleys. A hotspot for biodiversity and recreation, the Driftless is a hidden gem in the Midwest.

Discovering the Driftless blog posts:

Like a Hallmark movie: Pepin in the Fall

A Local’s Guide to Stockholm, Wisconsin

Hiking Maiden Rock Bluff

Pick-Your-Own in Pepin & Pierce Counties

Chasing Frozen Waterfalls in the Devil’s Punchbowl

Driftless Drinks: Imbibing Along the Wisconsin Great River Road

Where to Fika in Stockholm … Wisconsin

Walk Among the Wildflowers at Carley State Park

Pretty in Pink: Cherry Blossoms in Winona, MN