Many locations along the river offer panoramic bluff-top views. These are also excellent locations to watch for migrating and resident raptors including Bald Eagles, Turkey Vultures, hawks, falcons and kestrels as they ride the thermals along the bluffs.

Consider these locations:

Nelson Dewey State Park at Cassville:
Drive to this bluff-top overlook or hike the bluff trail. Additionally, six walk-in campsites offer spectacular views. (608/725-5374)

Wyalusing State Park at Bagley:
Drive to several scenic overlooks atop the bluffs. Fifty-five bluff-top campsites share the view. (608/996-2261)

Larson Bluff:
A short drive up the bluff just north of Lynxville brings a spectacular view of Pool 9.

Grandad Bluff at La Crosse:
A drive to this beautiful bluff-top park yields a panoramic view of the city and three states.

Perrot State Park at Trempealeau:
A moderate hike to the top of Brady's Bluff produces terrific views of Trempealeau Mountain and the Mississippi . (608/534-6409)

Buena Vista Park at Alma:
A grand view of Alma and Lock and Dam #4 is the payoff for a drive to this bluff-top park.

Freedom Park at Prescott:
A drive to this park is the best vantage to view the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers .