Mississippi River Trips Wisconsin

We were following the great river road back from the driftless region and it was after all the storms that had hit central wisconsin.

Mississippi river trips wisconsin.

The la crosse queen is a modern day replica of the grand river boats that plied the mississippi river in the early 1900s. Cruise back in time and explore the upper mississippi with us. Wisconsin department of tourism 201 w. Our unique tours will take you within feet of beautiful backwater riverbanks eagle nests beaver lodges turtle logs muskrat huts blooming lotus water lilies and more.

Experience fall beauty on the great river road national scenic byway the best scenic drive in america. The 261 mile refuge was established in 1924 and includes 240 000 acres of islands marshes and waterways. Wisconsin s 250 mile stretch of the great river road leads to small mississippi river towns with hiking fishing birding shopping and dining with a view. Box 8690 madison wi 53708 8690.

Cruising out of la crosse wisconsin she is one of the few authentic mississippi river paddlewheel river boats still in operation in the united states today. The dams were fully opened and that was something to see. The great river road traces the course of the mississippi river for 3 000 miles through 10 states traveling through the mississippi river valley s rich history and inspiring natural beauty. It is not impeded by any dams great sandbars at least after ferry read more.

Take a boat trip to discover 5 mississippi river towns in southwest wisconsin. Stretching from prescott to potosi the byway offers breathtaking views best enjoyed while meandering through 33 charming river towns dotted with artist s galleries wineries and historic sites. Start at stoddard head downriver to de soto dock at ferryville and more. Check out our guide for what to do where to eat and where to stay along wisconsin s great river road.

A number of reasons why this section is so popular. Plan your great river road journey today. The mississippi was high and was backed up into the rivers and creaks that flowed into it. These guided and interactive wisconsin mississippi river cruises take you into the region s upper mississippi river national wildlife and fish refuge where you will see various inhabitants of wisconsin s watery ecosystem.

Known by many as highway 35 wisconsin s great river road national scenic byway is a 250 mile scenic drive along the mississippi river.