Loess Hills Scenic Byway - A Closer Look
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two young visitors peer through binoculars from the overlook at the Hitchcock Nature Center. Location: Hitchcock Nature Center, Iowa (4... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - The General Dodge House in Council Bluffs
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This imposing white-trimmed brick home, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1869. Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa (41.269° N 95.8... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Loess Hills State Forest
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This winding ridge-top trail offers panoramic views of the Loess Hills landform, plus up-close contact with the diverse and unique flora... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Indian Earth Lodge at Glenwood Lake Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This sod-covered earthen structure is a replica of the Indian earth lodges used between 1250-1500 AD. Location: Glenwood Lake Park, Gle... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Family on the Hitchcock Nature Center Board...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This young family stops for a breather on the boardwalk at the Hitchcock Nature Center. Location: Hitchcock Nature Area, Iowa (41.415° ... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Sharp Relief of the Loess Topography
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The sharp contrast of the Missouri River valley and the steep and rugged Loess Hills provide travelers with wondrous views. The Loess Hi... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Emerald Green Hills
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Golden wheat contrasts brilliantly against the emerald green hills. Location: Iowa (41.778° N 96.018° W) Status: Public domain. Digita... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Apples near Loess Hills Scenic Byway
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Burgundy-red apples await the fall apple harvest near Loess Hills Scenic Byway. Location: Iowa (42.229° N 95.935° W) Status: Public do... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Annual Prairie Seminar Hikers
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The annual Loess Hills Prairie Seminar is held the first weekend in June, close to the summer solstice, with 200-300 prairie enthusiasts... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Sampling Wine on the Western Iowa Wine Trai...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors sample wine from one of the wineries along the Western Iowa Wine Trail. Location: Loess Hills, Iowa (42.501° N 96.402° W) Sta... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Archaeology Exhibit
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Southern Loess Hills Interpretive/Welcome Center artifact exhibits are premier examples of the late prehistoric archeology of the Lo... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Cat Steps at the Sylvan Runkel Preserve
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: When saturated Loess soils "slump" as a unit, the "slumps" are called "cat steps." They are one of the many unique and easily-recognized... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Byway Billboard for Akron, Iowa
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A roadside billboard welcomes folks to the Loess Hills Scenic Byway in Iowa, from Interstate 29. Location: Iowa (42.804° N 96.575° W) ... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Byway Billboard for Akron, Iowa
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A billboard welcomes folks to the Loess Hills Scenic Byway in Iowa, from Interstate 29. Location: Iowa (42.814° N 96.569° W) Status: P... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - A Walk through Snowy Woods
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: These visitors stroll through the snow-covered woods near Hitchcock Nature Center. Location: Hitchcock Nature Area, Iowa (41.417° N 95.... More
Loess Hills Scenic Byway - Hitchcock Nature Center Cabin
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Several cabins are available for camping. Location: Hitchcock Nature Center, Iowa (41.413° N 95.859° W) Status: Public domain. Digital... More