View Bald Eagles from Wisconsin Welcome Center at 211 South Main, Prairie du Chien or along the river on St. Feriole Island. Eagles can be found roosting in the trees at these locations during the winter months - December through March.
Directions: Along the Mississippi River on the west side of Prairie du Chien
Categories: Family Fun; Natural Attractions; Parks & Forests
Rockhound paradise! Many geologic beauties from around the world. Agates. Rockhound equipment. Books. Shop is housed in a log house just up the hill from the St Croix River. Owners very knowledgeable & friendly.
Directions: From US Hwy 10 turn North at River Heights Motel onto Pearl St. Watch for sign for Rock Shop (about 3 blocks). Turn into driveway & continue to circle drive at buildings.
Categories: Art & Culture; Natural Attractions; Scenic Drives; Shopping
Birding Paradise
Open Year Round
Excellent birding in backwater areas, along the roadways and waysides.
Directions: Along Hwy. 35 & 25 along with any of the county backroads up through the bluffs and valleys.
Categories: Birding; Family Fun; Natural Attractions; Scenic Drives
Bow & Arrow Historical Marker
Open Year Round
Great River Road
Bow and Arrow Historical Marker, WI
State Historical Markers [1]
In 1903, Jacob Brower of the Minnesota Historical Society mapped an unusual arrangement of boulders on the tall bluff slope located between the river towns of Hager City and Bay City. He concluded that the aligned boulders depicted a bow (200 feet tall) with an arrow set to shoot towards Lake Pepin while others thought it portrayed a large bird. The origin dates back to before the area was settled. A State Historical Marker and parking area is located adjacent to the Great River Road affording a distant view of the mystic site.
Directions: Located on WI Hwy 35 ( Great River Road) 1 miles south of intersection with Hwy 63. SE of Hager City, WI.
Categories: Biking; Family Fun; History & Heritage; Natural Attractions; Scenic Drives
