Explore by county
Click the map on the right to see an interactive map of the route, or click a county below to learn about local attractions, businesses, parks, and more.
Before heading out, it's wise to look up any road construction and detours that may be in place along the route. Visit Iowa 511 for information about state highways, and the Iowa County Engineers Association's 511 website for information about county highways. The video below also provides information about visiting the Loess Hills. Plymouth Woodbury Monona Harrison Pottawattamie Mills Fremont |
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Events on the Byway
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Blog posts about the byway
From Golden Hills RC&D:
Tourism
Outdoor Recreation
Hiking
LoHi Trek
Lodging
Land Stewardship
Arts & Culture
History
Local Foods
Tourism
- Indoor Winter Activities on Western Iowa's Scenic Byways
- Enjoy the fall colors on western Iowa's scenic byways
- Scenic Byways mean big business for western Iowa communities
- Celebrate International Museum Day at 7 Memorable Museums in Western Iowa
- Agritourism on the Byways
- Farm Fun on the Byways
- Rodeos on the Byways
- 25 Scenic Overlooks on the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway
- Fall Scenic Drives on the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway
- Explore the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway with the Iowa Scenic Byways Passport
- Seven Bucket List Things To Do In The Loess Hills
Outdoor Recreation
- Outdoor Winter Activities on Western Iowa's Scenic Byways
- Birding the Byways
- 15 Fishing Spots in Western Iowa
- Beaches on the Byways
- Explore Western Iowa Prairies on National Prairie Day
- Barking the Byways: Off-leash Dog Parks in Western Iowa
- Biking the Byways
- State Preserves on the Byways
- Discover the great outdoors in the Loess Hills Missouri River Region
- Experience some of the best birding in Iowa in Fremont County
Hiking
- Hiking with Dogs in Western Iowa
- Hiking the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Plymouth County
- Hiking the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Woodbury County
- Hiking the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Monona County
- Hiking the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Harrison County
- Hiking the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Pottawattamie County
- Hiking the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Mills County
- Hiking the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Fremont County
- Loess Hills Hiking Recommendation - West Oak Forest & Waubonsie State Park
- Loess Hills Hiking Recommendation - Loess Hills State Forest - Little Sioux Unit (North)
- Loess Hills State Forest - Mondamin Unit - Hiking Trail Recommendation
- Loess Hills State Forest Ridge Trail - Loess Hills Hiking Trail recommendation
- How to Hike Brent's Trail in Iowa's Loess Hills
- Take a Hike on the Iowa Side!
- Mission Monday: Brent's Trail
LoHi Trek
- Solvitur ambulando – It is solved by walking
- Inaugural LoHi Trek completed through Monona County Loess Hills
- 2022 LoHi Trek through Loess Hills State Forest
- 2023 LoHi Trek traverses Plymouth and Woodbury Counties
Lodging
Land Stewardship
- 2023 Loess Hills Cooperative Burn Week
- World Soils Day in the Deep Loess
- Broken Kettle Grasslands bison roundup
- 2023 Prairie Seed Harvest Summary
- Viewing Conservation Practices on the Byways
Arts & Culture
- Weddings on the Byways
- Artist in Residence Program at Waubonsie State Park Awards Announced
- Preparation Table: Art among the Loess
- Artist-in-Residence Award at Waubonsie State Park Announced
History
Local Foods
- Breakfast on the Byways
- Breweries on the Byways
- SW IA Featured Farm: Archer Aqua Farms
- Featured Farm: Flavor Country Farms
- Featured Farm: Duncan's Poultry
- Featured Farm: One Farm, Logan, Iowa
- Featured Farm: One Farm
- Featured Farm: Hidden Hollow Farm
- Featured Farm: Mud Ridge Ranch
- Featured Farm: Paradigm Pastures
- Featured Farm: Sown Local
- Featured Farm: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
- Featured Farm: Long Walk Farm