Come explore with Trailbound two State Parks and one National Wildlife Refuge! We begin with the Mississippi Palisades in Savanna, IL to marvel at the early spring wildflowers & unusual rock formations. Our view of the Mississippi River is outstanding and we hope to catch a few soaring eagles. The next day, we exlore the extensive and other wordly network of Maquoketa caves in Iowa. Formed from limestone deposits, you will get a thrill navigating through these spaces. We'll explore the 3 biggest caves and hike beautiful trails with a natural bridge, rock walls, and the babbling Racoon Creek. Our last day we will return to the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge, and walk the trail where 1,000’s of waterfowl layover in their spring migration. Our bird enthusiasts, Laura Simpson & Barb Karon, will be helping us get the most out of our day with their scopes and extensive knowledge. Truly a treat to experience this “Flyway Corridor” for those who love the shorebirds and waterfowl.
We will stay overnight at the Savanna Suites and Inn in Savanna, IL. Savanna is a small town by the Mighty Mississippi that is being revitalized, about 2 and 1/4 hour from Palatine, IL. Please check the detailed itinerary for information about our walk, hotel, and meals.
Registration cost covers:
2 guides for hiking the trails at the Mississippi Palisades, Maquoketa Caves, the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge and evening comraderie
2 Bird Enthusiasts and their scopes for viewing the waterfowl migration on Day #3.
Subway lunch for Day #2 to Maquoketa Caves
Photos from trip
Not included:
Hotel costs at Savanna Inn & Suites
All meals (except one lunch)
BinnocularsTwo leaders throughout the getaway.
NEW hikers, please click the “+” sign below to fill out the Annual Registration Waiver, after you “Add to Cart” the hike purchase. Check out by going to “CART” in the upper right corner of screen.
Come explore with Trailbound two State Parks and one National Wildlife Refuge! We begin with the Mississippi Palisades in Savanna, IL to marvel at the early spring wildflowers & unusual rock formations. Our view of the Mississippi River is outstanding and we hope to catch a few soaring eagles. The next day, we exlore the extensive and other wordly network of Maquoketa caves in Iowa. Formed from limestone deposits, you will get a thrill navigating through these spaces. We'll explore the 3 biggest caves and hike beautiful trails with a natural bridge, rock walls, and the babbling Racoon Creek. Our last day we will return to the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge, and walk the trail where 1,000’s of waterfowl layover in their spring migration. Our bird enthusiasts, Laura Simpson & Barb Karon, will be helping us get the most out of our day with their scopes and extensive knowledge. Truly a treat to experience this “Flyway Corridor” for those who love the shorebirds and waterfowl.
We will stay overnight at the Savanna Suites and Inn in Savanna, IL. Savanna is a small town by the Mighty Mississippi that is being revitalized, about 2 and 1/4 hour from Palatine, IL. Please check the detailed itinerary for information about our walk, hotel, and meals.
Registration cost covers:
2 guides for hiking the trails at the Mississippi Palisades, Maquoketa Caves, the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge and evening comraderie
2 Bird Enthusiasts and their scopes for viewing the waterfowl migration on Day #3.
Subway lunch for Day #2 to Maquoketa Caves
Photos from trip
Not included:
Hotel costs at Savanna Inn & Suites
All meals (except one lunch)
BinnocularsTwo leaders throughout the getaway.
NEW hikers, please click the “+” sign below to fill out the Annual Registration Waiver, after you “Add to Cart” the hike purchase. Check out by going to “CART” in the upper right corner of screen.
