Drifting Through the Driftless Area with Jon Stravers and Friends

Drifting through the Driftless with Jon Stravers and friends.   

Sign up with Steve Simpson by JUNE 1 to reserve your spot.  (815) 821-1956 or sjsimpson56@gmail.com

June 20-22, 2025

The confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers near Prairie Du Chien is home to some of the most scenic and diverse habitats in the Upper Midwest.  This trip will allow us to explore some of them.  Here is the schedule:

Friday June 20

Evening music cruise with Jon and his band “Big Blue Sky” aboard Maiden Voyages cruises.  Boat departs from Marquette, Iowa, Marina at 7 pm.  Book this trip on the website at maidenvoyagestours.com.

Saturday, June 21

10:00 am Walking tour of the Sny Magill unit of Effigy Mounds National Monument.  Meet at Sny Magill boat access point off of Iowa X56 (Great River Road) approx 8 miles south of Marquette, Iowa.

11:30-12:30 lunch at Pikes Peak State Park Scenic overlook, 2 miles south of McGregor Iowa off X56.  Bring your lunch and a beverage and enjoy one of the most outstanding vistas in the Midwest, overlooking the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers.

1:00-4:00 pm Cruise and River stories with Jon Stravers.  Departs from Marquette Marina.  This is a special tour for our group and is NOT booked through the website.  Contact Steve Simpson at (815) 821-1956 or sjsimpson56@gmail.com to reserve a spot.  Cost is $40 dollars per person but may be reduced if we have a full boat.

Saturday Dinner is on your own but hopefully we can all agree on a place in the area

Sunday, June 22

10:00 am Tour of Effigy Mounds National Monument visitors center and trails just North of Marquette, Iowa.

We’ll be staying at the Country Inn and Suites just north of Prairie Du Chien off highway 35.  Basic rooms go for around $150/night and we will try and get a block together.  608-326-5700  https://www.choicehotels.com/wisconsin/prairie-du-chien/country-inn-suites-hotels/wi477?mc=llgoxxpx