WanderLoess
Nature and talent in the limelight
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WanderLoess is a "museum and folk school without walls," where local residents and visitors can learn about the myriad arts and cultural activities happening throughout the region. We aggregate sites and events in a one-stop shop for all things arts and culture in Southwest Iowa, in addition to hosting a few events of our own.
Significant new/enhanced features of this plan include: •A robust website and interactive events calendar •Equipped Table-at-Farm multi-purpose catering truck •The Loess Bus |
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Loess Discovery Web
A welcoming network
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The plan aims to do a better job of welcoming people to the region and orienting them to the rich heritage, habitats, and experiences available here.
Significant new/enhanced features of this plan include: •Buffering protection of Lake Manawa •Lake Manawa Discovery Center •Harrison Nature Center and Welcome Portal at Willow Lake • Glenwood Discovery Portal •Revamped Hitchcock Nature Center Entrance and Welcome Portal •Welcome Portal at Avoca •Enhanced way-finding |
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Frontier Iowa Trails
The region's foundation
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The partners in this region are dedicated to the expansion of a multi-use trails system as the foundation for the region’s overall success.
This plan proposes significant new/enhanced features included for the region: •Nearly 400 miles of trail are proposed here (20+ miles in phase one) •Extension of the Nishnabotna Water Trail as feasible •Enhanced way-finding •Additional trailheads throughout |
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Ridges & Rivers: Explore!
Rugged accomplishments, serene adventure
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Through footpaths, exploration, and orienteering we aid the backpacker in a remote wilderness experience. Destinations include county, state, and federal conservation and recreation areas along the Missouri River and in the Loess Hills.
Significant new/enhanced features of this plan include: •Ongoing natural resources protection •Identification of additional land protection opportunities connecting the current natural resources destination |
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Loess Arts & Nature Loop
A figure-8 of experience
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This initiative builds from the Scenic Byway to the west and creates a double-looped driving tour to connect and celebrate our cultural parks and community arts. The route involves Highway 59 on its eastern edge and engages more than a dozen communities and 20 parks and wildlife areas via a network of highways and county roads. This initiative also includes expanding overnight stay within the region through enhanced/expanded camping experiences.
Significant new/enhanced features of this plan include: •Local community cultural institutions redevelopment/restoration •Way-finding •Park campground expansions - particularly Lake Manawa and Willow Lake “Glampgrounds” (glamorous camping) |
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