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Loess Hills Scenic Byway
If you think Iowa is flat, you're in for a surprise when you visit the Loess Hills,
a region of tall, grassy ridges—some as tall as 200 feet—along the western fringe
of our nation's breadbasket.
Length:
About 220 miles
When to go:
April to November
Words to the wise:
Check local road conditions and beware of slow-moving farm
equipment.
Nearby attractions:
Elk Horn Danish Villages, Elk Horn; Squirrel Cage Jail, Council
Bluffs; Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Council Bluffs; Lewis and Clark Keelboat Dis-
play, Onawa; Prairie Crossing Vineyard and Winery, Treynor
Further information:
Iowa Tourism Office
Harrison County Welcome Center
1.
Waubonsie State Park Scenic Overlook
BeginyoursurveyoftheLoessHillsatthis1,200-acrepreserve,wherethreetoweringbluffs
afford views into four states: Iowa and neighboring Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. Here,
too, you'll catch your first glimpse of the Missouri River as it lazes across the plains.
Located 9 miles north of Hamburg off Rte. 2, the park is laced with more than 15 miles
of hiking trails and bridle paths, offering up-close views of the loess formations. Due to its
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