Fort Atkinson has a rich history that begins with Corps of Discovery Expedition in the early 1800s. During the Expedition, William Clark journaled that this area provides a great location for a fort, and just…
One of only two incorporated Iowa towns located west of Interstate 29, Modale is home to roughly 300 people, all of whom invite visitors to discover their unique history and ties to the arts. Notably,…
Nestled at the foot of the Loess Hills, Missouri Valley is the largest town in Harrison County. Recreational opportunities, such as hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and bird watching abound in this charming town. From its…
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is over 8,000 acres of Missouri River floodplain habitat. The primary purpose of the refuge is to serve as a stop-over for migrating ducks and geese. During typical years, large concentrations…
The Lewis and Clark Monument Scenic Overlook in Council Bluffs was dedicated in 1936 honoring the 1804 expedition of Lewis and Clark and their historic meeting with Otoe and Missouri Tribesmen. The monument depicts an…
While Lewis and Clark never passed directly through Loess Hills, where the Hitchcock Nature Center is located, it is nevertheless a sight not to be missed. Loess Hills itself held a significant meaning to the…
Owned and operated by the Harrison County Conservation Board and located in Missouri Valley, Iowa, the Harrison County Historical Village dates all the way back to the 1800s. Now a museum complex, it also doubles as the…
This monument honors the Corp of Discovery and, specifically, Lewis and Clark’s meeting with local Oto and Missouri Indians who were some the first people of what is now the midwest. It sits atop a…
