Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Field and Bluff Lands
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Farmland with bluffs in the background illustrate typical scenes along the byway. Location: Location: Minnesota (43.773° N 91.618° W) ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Flower Art at Houston Nature Cen...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bike parts make creative art at an outdoor sculpture display at the Houston Nature Center. Location: Location: (43.763° N 91.569° W) S... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Rushford Depot and Museum
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The oldest railroad depot in Minnesota that is still on its original site, it now serves as a trail head for the Root River State Trail ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Closeup of Como Falls
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Como Falls is flush with spring runoff in early April, and flows strongly between the rounded bluffs of the park. Location: Location: C... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Visitor Above Como Falls
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor stands on the rocks over which Como Falls falls, looking down at the water and the small park. Location: Location: Como Falls... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Preston Grain Elevator
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: One of the tallest buildings in Preston is this grain elevator, currently awaiting enough funds for restoration. Location: Location: Pr... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Lanesboro History Museum
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Flags fly proudly over the balcony on the Historic Museum in Lanesboro. Location: Location: Lanesboro, Minnesota (43.715° N 91.974° W) ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Recreational Trail in Lanesboro
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Root River State Trail provides a scenic and safe place for biking, hiking, skating, and cross-country skiing. Location: Location: ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Root River State Trail Biking Pa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The state trail, a bike path with its own signs and markings for bicyclists, runs past the Rushford Depot Museum in Rushford. Location:... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Stone Mill in Lanesboro
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This restored old mill in Lanesboro now houses a gift shop, among other things. Location: Location: Lanesboro, Minnesota (43.714° N 91.... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Birdhouse in Como Falls Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This elaborate white birdhouse with a green roof was placed in Como Falls Park in honor of the 150th anniversary of the town of Hokah. T... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - The Root River
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Root River curves past a sandy area near SR 16. Location: Location: (43.781° N 91.825° W) Status: Public domain. Photo by A. E. Cr... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Spring Valley Methodist Church
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: One of several Laura Ingalls Wilder sites in this area, the Spring Valley Methodist Church also has a museum open to the public. Locati... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Barn, Hayfield and Windmill
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A scattering of clouds enlivens the sky above a pastoral scene near the Mound Prairie Scientific and Natural Area on the Historic Bluffs... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Burr Oak Tree, Magelssen Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: High on a bluff over the city of Rushford is a burr oak tree approximately 200 years old and the fifth largest tree in the State of Minn... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Farmland with Bluffs in Backgrou...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: As visitors wind their way along the byway in the river valley, they see productive farmland with towering bluffs in the background. Lo... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Thompson Creek Bridge
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two visitor to Como Falls walk over the Thompson Creek Bridge. Location: Location: Como Falls, Minnesota (43.761° N 91.343° W) Status:... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Cruising on the Snow
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A snowmobiler cruises along the powdery snow amidst wooded Minnesota. Location: Location: Minnesota (43.706° N 91.990° W) Status: Publ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Farm and Fields
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Attractive farms and fields waiting to be plowed for spring planting can be seen everywhere on the Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway. ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Wagon Before Rushford Depot Muse...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A red wagon and a brown wagon stand before the Rushford Depot Museum. Location: Location: (43.807° N 91.756° W) Status: Public domain.... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Yellow Field by Hokah
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A field full of yellow flowers blooms north of Hokah on the Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Near Hokah, Minnes... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Cat Art at Houston Nature Center
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bike parts form two sculptures of cats at an outdoor display on the grounds of the Houston Nature Center. Location: Location: Houston N... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Apple Orchard Near La Crescent
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Travelers can enjoy the fruits of the harvest along with the glorious colors of the hardwoods when they visit in the fall. Location: Lo... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Spring Valley Methodist Church
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The church shines in the afternoon sun on a summer's day in Spring Valley. Location: Location: Spring Valley, Minnesota (43.689° N 92.3... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - View from Inspiration Point on S...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Cornfields and forests stretch as far as the eye can see from this summer view from Inspiration Point west of Lanesboro on SR 16. Locat... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - View from Inspiration Point
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Even though the hills aren't laden with their summer green yet, the view is still worth seeing from Inspiration Point west of Lanesboro.... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - An Excellent Lanesboro Rhubarb C...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A woman sits beside a bountiful rhubarb crop filling the back of a blue pickup. Location: Location: Lanesboro, Minnesota (43.711° N 91.... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Heading West near Mound Prairie
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A car approaches on the Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway near the Mound Prairie Scientific and Natural Area. Location: Location: Nea... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Downtown Hokah
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Downtown Hokah is quiet on a sunny Sunday morning in early April. Location: Location: Hokah, Minnesota (43.758° N 91.349° W) Status: P... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Spring Valley Tourist Informatio...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Tourism Center at 400 North Broadway in Spring Valley is located directly on TH 16. Statue at right once stood at Mystery Cave. Locatio... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Exchange State Bank
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Exchange State Bank is an architecturally significant building in the little town of Grand Meadow. Location: Location: Grand Meadow... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Resting after a Walk into Como F...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor watches the white froth of Como Falls spill into a wide pond at Como Falls Park in Hokah. Location: Location: Como Falls Park... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Downtown Lanesboro
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Cars are parked in front of colorful shops in downtown Lanesboro. Location: Location: Lanesboro, Minnesota (43.722° N 91.977° W) Statu... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Wayside Near Preston
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An old WPA construction project, the Wayside near Preston gives visitors a place to pull off the highway and enjoy the view out over the... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Floaters on the Root River in La...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two girls float past forested hills on the Root River in Lanesboro, as seen from an iron bridge in the center of the historic district. ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Chicago Bridge
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Little kids play on the wooden walkway of the iron-girdered Chicago Bridge along the Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway. Location: Loc... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Root River Near Peterson
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Root River, which winds through the byway area, offers excellent canoeing, kayaking and fishing, as well as contributing to the scen... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Magelssen Bluff Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A huge boulder from the Class of 1987 names this park on a bluff high above Rushford as Magelssen Park. Location: Location: Magelssen P... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Relaxing at Inspiration Point
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor to Inspiration Point west of Lanesboro relaxes on a stone bench and enjoys the summertime view. Location: Location: Lanesboro... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Tiny Episcopal Church in Rushfor...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: One room is all you need to worship at this little white church with a red door in Rushford. Location: Location: (43.811° N 91.753° W) ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Houston Nature Center in Summer
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Garden areas present a natural setting for art of a cycling persuasion outside the Nature Center on the Root River Trail in Houston. Lo... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Como Falls at Hokah
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A waterfall located in a quiet park on the edge of Hokah, Como Falls is located near Mount Tom and the scenic bluffs of the Root and Mis... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Como Falls and Flowers
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Pink hibiscus flowers bloom before Como Falls in summertime. Location: Location: Como Falls, Minnesota (43.761° N 91.343° W) Status: P... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Washburn-Zittleman House Museum
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Washburn-Zittleman House hosts a museum, and is located across the street to the south from the Spring Valley Methodist Church. Loc... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Methodist Church Tower
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The decorative tower of the Spring Valley Methodist Church reaches toward the sky. Location: Location: Spring Valley, Minnesota (43.688... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Lanesboro Station
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A gift shop now does business in a restored and turreted historic building in Lanesboro, perhaps once a fire station or schoolhouse. Lo... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Inspiration Point Near Lanesboro
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Built by the WPA, Inspiration Point provides a place with tables and benches where travelers can stop and enjoy the sweeping vistas of f... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Historic Downtown Lanesboro
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Traffic is light on a weekday afternoon in summer in historic downtown Lanesboro. Location: Location: Lanesboro, Minnesota (43.715° N 9... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Roadside Scene Near Forestville
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The scene along the road into Forestville State Park shows the rolling landscape that invites visitors to enjoy the scenic views. Locat... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Whalan Information Site
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Whalan is one of the many places on the Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway with information available about the history of the area. L... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Interpretive sign for Lanesboro
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Interpretive sign for Lanesboro along the Root River trail. Location: Location: Lanesboro, Minnesota (43.719° N 91.978° W) Status: Pub... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Root River South of Preston
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Root River flows by close to the road at a point south of Preston. Location: Location: Preston, Minnesota (43.673° N 92.074° W) St... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Methodist Church Museum
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A Laura Ingalls Wilder site, the museum is in a church that the Wilder family attended. Location: Location: Minnesota (43.689° N 92.392... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Lanesboro Stone Dam
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Waters swollen with spring snowmelt and rainfall spill over the old stone dam in Lanesboro. Location: Location: Lanesboro, Minnesota (4... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Schech's Mill
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Schech's Mill is a hidden treasure -- Minnesota's only water-powered flour mill still in operation -- located next to Beaver Creek Valle... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Root River State Trail Sign
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A brown wooden sign in Rushford marks one of the entrance points to the Root River State Trail. Location: Location: (43.721° N 91.977° ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Farm by Harmony-Preston Valley T...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: White fences, red farm buildings, and green fields create a pleasant rural scene for bikers and hikers on the Harmony -Preston Valley Tr... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Carnegie Library in Spring Valle...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Although it no longer houses the main branch of the Spring Valley library, the old Carnegie Library facility remains part of the Spring ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Tubing the Root River
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: At a curve in the Root River near Peterson, two swimmers float past. Location: Location: Root River, near Peterson, Minnesota (43.776° ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Interpretive sign for "Rails to ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Interpretive sign for "Rails to Trails" along the Root River Trail in Lanesboro. Location: Location: Lanesboro, Minnesota (43.718° N 91... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Bluffs of the Root River Valley
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Green bluffs of the Root River Valley form a northern edge to a field in a wilderness management area in the Richard J. Dorer Memorial F... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Walking Across an Old Lanesboro ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A hiker strolls across an iron bridge built by the Chicago Bridge Company in Lanesboro, Minnesota. The bridge crosses the Root River. L... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Flowers Made of Bicycle Parts at...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: One of the outdoor sculptures at the Houston Nature Center on the Root River Trail resembles a bouquet of flowers, if flowers were made ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Polka Players in Lanesboro Resta...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Live polka and piano music is a fun feature of lunchtime at Das Wurst Haus in Lanesboro. Location: Location: Lanesboro, Minnesota (43.7... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - View from Magelssen Park Bluff
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The city of Rushford and the Root River Valley spread below Magelssen Park. Location: Location: Rushford, Minnesota (43.809° N 91.753° ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Peterson Station Museum
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Peterson Station Museum stands at a corner in Peterson, Minnesota. Location: Location: (43.786° N 91.832° W) Status: Public domain... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Harmony-Preston Valley Trailhead...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A small park and plenty of parking are two of the features of the Harmony-Preston Valley Trailhead by the grain elevator in Preston. Lo... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Forestville State Park Barn
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This barn is part of Historic Forestville, a state historic site, where costumed guides portray actual residents in their daily activiti... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Birdhouse at Como Falls Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Pink and white petunias and other flowers complement the elaborate birdhouse standing on the shores of Thompson Creek that runs through ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Parson's Block and Hall
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Built of warm golden rock, the Parson's Block and Hall building in downtown Spring Valley is of Victorian Italianate architecture. Loca... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Harmony-Preston Trailhead Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Feathery clouds grace the sky above this riverside park by the Harmony-Preston Trailhead in Preston. Location: Location: Preston, Minne... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Mt. Tom in Hokah
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Mt. Tom stands at the end of Main Street in Hokah. Location: Location: Hokah, Minnesota (43.765° N 91.338° W) Status: Public domain. P... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Root River
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The byway follows the Root River for much of its length, providing visitors with many opportunities for enjoyment of the striking scener... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Como Falls Park Path
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Hikers take the southern path out of Como Falls Park in summer. Location: Location: Como Falls, Minnesota (43.761° N 91.343° W) Status... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Inside Das Wurst Haus
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A piano player and an accordian player entertain some Sunday lunchers at Das Wurst Haus in Lanesboro. Location: Location: Lanesboro, Mi... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Watching the Falls
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor enjoys a mild April morning at Como Falls State Park in Hokah. Location: Location: Hokah, Minnesota (43.761° N 91.343° W) St... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Summer Biking on the Historic Bl...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A cyclist peddles through a lush, emerald forest along the Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Minnesota (43.722° ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Houston Nature Center
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor checks out the free biking materials at the Houston Nature Center. Location: Location: (43.763° N 91.571° W) Status: Public ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Biking the Root River Trail
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A biker on a reclining-style bike pedals up the trail to the Houston Nature Center. Location: Location: Houston Nature Center, Minnesot... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Cornfields by Daley Creek
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: In the Root River Valley, agricultural fields of corn like this one, or other crops are raised in the level valley between the high fore... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Fields near Mound Prairie
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Green fields dotted with brush and trees stretch across the Root River valley near the Mound Prairie Scientific and Natural Area. The bl... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Autumn Biking on the Historic Bl...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Cyclists enjoy the fall foliage along the Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Minnesota (43.732° N 91.931° W) Sta... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Como Falls
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Como Falls in springtime before the trees and grass are green is still a pretty sight. Location: Location: Como Falls Park, Hokah, Minn... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Houston Nature Center from Parki...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Houston Nature Center welcomes visitors, bikers and hikers to use its facilities for a day on the Root River Trail. Location: Locat... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Amish Buggy
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Byway corridor includes a large community of Old Order Amish, who demonstrate a unique lifestyle and are often seen on the highways ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Road Descending Into Como Falls ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The white froth of Como Falls spills into a wide pond behind the road which descends into Como Falls Park in Hokah. Location: Location:... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Harmony-Preston Trail
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The grass is a little greener on the near side of the Harmony-Preston Trail by Preston, Minnesota. Location: Location: Near Preston, Mi... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Rhubarb Festival Torch Juggler
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Juggling flaming rhubarb torches, this performer provides just one of the entertainment options at the Lanesboro, MN Rhubarb Festival. ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Farm above Harmony-Preston Trail
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A well-kept farm is silhouetted against the skyline, along with trees still waiting for spring to come, on the hillside above the Harmon... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Zebra Swallowtail on Pink Bush
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A black and yellow swallowtail butterfly alights on some broad pink compound flowers (butterfly bush?) on the roadside beside the Histor... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Forestville State Park Bridge
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This bridge represents the many historical structure in the byway area. Location: Location: Minnesota (43.642° N 92.215° W) Status: Pu... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Old Stone Dam in Summer
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Green grass and trees in full summer glory surround the Old Stone Dam in Lanesboro. Location: Location: Lanesboro, Minnesota (43.716° N... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Grinde School
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Grinde School and a tiny church are next to the Rushford Depot Museum. The Root River State Trail runs before them. Location: Location:... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Information Sign at Enterprise
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The karst topography of Southeastern Minnesota is unique and a curiosity to visitors. Location: Location: Minnesota (43.808° N 91.755° ... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Como Falls and Picnic Table
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A sturdy round picnic table stands in shade before the white froth of Como Falls. Location: Location: Como Falls, Minnesota (43.761° N ... More