Hitchcock Nature Center
We left St. Joseph, MO today and have arrived in the beautiful land of the Loess Hills in Iowa. What was to only be a 2.5 hour drive turned into 4 hours due to a lengthy detour off of I29 along with 40 mph gusts – something this southern gal sure ain’t used to (my arms got a steering wheel workout keeping Clark on the pavement!). But so well worth it! I’m thankful we have 2 days to soak in this locale at HITCHCOCK NATURE CENTER, located in Honey Creek, IA. P0ttowattamie County.
Nestled on the rugged western edge of Iowa’s Loess Hills and just 25 minutes from central Omaha, Hitchcock Nature Center (HNC) offers the most diverse four-season hiking and backpacking terrain in the region. Rising sharply from the Missouri River Valley, the Loess Hills, nearly 300-feet tall in some areas, possess the ridgelines and inclines you need to enjoy for your next backpacking adventure. The park’s 12 miles of ridge/ravine and open prairie trails, interspersed with expansive flats and dramatic elevation gains, provide the perfect experiences and challenges for all ages and abilities. http://www.pottconservation.com
Last night the winds were so strong that we had to bring in the slides; it felt (and sounded) like a hurricane. Quite the experience in a Motorhome!
Today it is very wet and extremely overcast. Our initial plans to hike and bike have been thwarted, but I’m still hoping for a break to get outside for a bit today. Happy Mother’s Day to my awesome Mom and all other Mothers!
