Cover photo by Luke Bibby
The year’s Visit Bluff Country magazine honors our furry, four-legged friends. We encourage you to go out and experience the vibrant rural communities of historic Bluff Country with your dog.
Whether you are planning a day trip, an overnight stay, a weekend adventure or a weeklong trip, the Visit Bluff Country magazine is your must-have resource for all things interesting, informative, and fun.
Filled with stunning photography, travel inspiration and fan favorites, the magazine is your companion for discovering the best-kept secrets-from hiking and biking trails to local breweries, wineries, mouth-watering restaurants, challenging golf courses, car shows, memorable events, and so much more.
Be sure to read the community narratives throughout the magazine, written by local experts.
This year’s edition highlights breathtaking visuals of natural beauty; curated sections like “Top 8 Hiking Trails,” “100 Miles of Driving Backroads,” “100 Miles of Driving Vistas” and “Top 5 Couples Destinations.” Readers will also find a year-long calendar of events, trout stream fishing map, Scenic Byway map, and the 2026 Bluff Country car show schedule.
Scenic byways in Bluff Country include the Historic Bluff Country National Scenic Byway, Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Highway, Apple Blossom Scenic Byway, Amish Byway, and Shooting Star Scenic Byway.
Register to win a free “Eat, Play, Sleep” shirt at www.visitbluffcountry.com.
Visit visitbluffcountry.com/thebest to vote and enter to win one of three grand prizes: a $1,000 gift certificate to spend at Rochester Indoor Golf Center in Rochester, Minn.; a $1,000 gift certificate to spend at Decorah Bicycles in Decorah, Iowa; a Green Mountain Grill Ledge Prime+ Pellet Grill, value $800; or Poly Outdoor Furniture, value $3,600.
Check out the guide for pictures taken by local photographers: Luke Bibby, Rachel Lemmer, Kristi Danielson, Jonanthan Wood, Becca Hefflefinger, Dana Boler, Wendy Reck, Franny Heck, Heather Marg, Brielle Hjelmeland, Ezra Bergen, Jen Redalen, Laurie Jacobson, Samantha Haynie, and Cheryl Newman.
May Events Include
- Syttende Mai Celebration, Spring Grove, May 13-17
- SEMBA Spring Bluegrass Festival, Houston, May 15-17
- Trout Days, Preston, May 15-17
- Root River Triathlon, Houston, May 16
- Spring Valley 100 Bike Race, Spring Valley, May 16
- State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony, Preston, May 24
Don’t forget to pick up your free copy of Visit Bluff Country at one of more than 1,000 locations across 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, Visit Bluff Country magazine is dedicated to promoting tourism throughout the scenic Bluff Country.
For festival updates, travel ideas, and recommendations on where to eat, play, and sleep, visit us online at www.visitbluffcountry.com.
The Visit Bluff Country Magazine is delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. This magazine has a mission of promoting tourism in the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region.
For information on upcoming town festivals and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining, and shopping, check out the magazine in print or online at www.visitbluffcountry.com.
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