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287 Items in Collection

Preview	Name	Description	Copyright
	Sheep Creek Bay	Beautiful red hills rise above Sheep Creek Bay on the Flaming Gorge - Uintas Scenic Byway.	Public domain. Photo by A. E. Crane
	Moonrise Over Slip Point	Rocky Slip Point juts out into the ocean at twilight.	Public domain.
	Barns along Wisconsin's Great River Road	When the Great River Road meanders inland, it offers vistas of fields and farmsteads. Barns in Wisconsin are noteworthy, their designs having evolved over time.	Public domain.
	Bow and Arrow State Historical Marker	In the distance is the mystic arrangement of boulders in the shape of a bow and arrow - the legend is explained on this marker on Wisconsin's Great River Road.	Public domain.
	British Hollow As Viewed Today	Parts of foundations remain of what was a lead mining settlement that grew into a bustling village during the Civil War era.	Public domain.
	Alma's Historic Mainstreet	Picturesque Alma is nestled in a narrow corridor between the river and the bluffs. The entire business district is listed in the National Register.	Public domain.
	Prescott: The Wisconsin Great River Road Gateway City	This is an aerial view of the historic city located at the confluence of the St.Croix National Scenic Riverway (left) and the Mississippi River (right). Prescott is the northern gateway to the Wisconsin Great River Road.	Public domain.
	Dams on the Upper Mississippi	A view from Buena Vista Park overlooking Lock and Dam 4 and the City of Alma.	Public domain.
	Architecture in Fountain City	Gothic Revival and Queen Anne homes with second story balconies - offering views over rooftops of the Mississippi River.	Public domain.
	Beautiful Lake Pepin	This beautiful lake is 22 miles long and varies in width from 1 to 2 miles. The Great River Road provides several waysides, overlooks and vistas, affording the traveler spectacular views.	Public domain.
	Maiden Rock Historical Marker	The limestone outcrop of legendary Maiden Rock can be seen here towering above the Great River Road and the adjacent Historical Marker Wayside.	Public domain.
	"Little House In The Big Woods"	A log cabin replica of Laura Ingalls Wilder's birthsite.	Public domain.
	Old Settler's Overlook	A spectacular view of the vast river valley ... three states in the distance. The overlook is located near Genoa, WI.	Public domain.
	Swedish Evangelical Tabor Lutheran Church	Originally built in 1881, this church burned down twice and each time was rebuilt copying the original design (typical of this area).Its steeple, high-pitched roof and pointed gothic windows clearly identify it as a Christian church.	Public domain.
	Coulee Region Of Western Wisconsin	This is a scene of the coulee region of western Wisconsin. The geological background on the formation of this beautiful landscape is explained on the Marker.	Public domain.
	Helmsman Wheel Sign on Wisconsin Great River Road	This is the distinctive route marker that is displayed along the entire 10 state routing of the Great River Road.	Public domain.
	Heron at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge	A Heron in the quiet backwaters of the Trempealeau National Wildlife Area.	Public domain.
	Looking for Chert	Cochrane Chert, which can be found near Cochrane, WI, was used to make tools during the Paleo-Indian period.	Public domain.
	Aesthetics in Roadway Design	When the Great River Road was reconstructed thru Pepin, its streetscape included planters, benches, special lighting and unique markers at the entrance to the village.	Public domain.
	Eye-Catching Architecture	An eye-catching home, along the walking tour in Trempealeau, built in the 1860's.	Public domain.
	"Old Man River" at Wyalusing State Park	A panoramic view of the Mississippi River from a blufftop at Wyalusing State Park.	Public domain.
	Backwater Splendor In the Upper Mississippi River Refuge	This walkway leads to a handicap-accessible viewing facility in the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge.	Public domain.
	A River Walk in Prescott	ISTEA funds helped make these attractive St Croix riverfront improvements adjacent to the downtown business area in Prescott.	Public domain.
	Boating The Mississippi	Local marinas on the Mississippi are located throughout the Wisconsin Great River Road's corridor, providing services to all types of watercraft.	Public domain.