Your Adventures Start Here!
Bluff Country contains the most scenic landscapes within the Driftless Area, which is a beautiful region in the upper Midwest that includes portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois.
During the last glacial period, these areas were never covered by ice, so they had no glacial drift “driftless” and the landscape looks much different from other areas in the Midwest.
Bluff Country is known for steep bluffs and cliffs around river valleys, forested ridges, karst geology, and spring-fed streams. When you visit the area, experience scenic drives, many charming small towns, and welcoming people. The area has so much to explore for everyone.
Upcoming Events in Bluff Country
Ag Days Celebration – Spring Valley MN
Houston County Fair – Caledonia MN
SEMBA Summer Bluegrass Festival – Houston MN
Apollo Music Festival – Houston MN
Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest – Cresco IA
Music on the Bluff – Whalan MN
Car Show at the Annual Goodview Days – Winona MN
Cruise to Cresco – IA
Music & Market – Spring Grove, MN
Music & Arts Festival – Alma WI
Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days – Mabel MN
Bluff Country News & Stories
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Bluff Country News
Fill Up at Spring Valley Ag Days
Spring Valley Ag Days, August 18-23, dishes up a menu of culinary delights that are sure to please everyone’s palate.…
Taste of Harmony: Culinary & Historic Walking Tour
By Charlene Corson Selbee Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, enjoy a self-guided historic walking tour in downtown Harmony…
Maggie Makes the Cover of Visit Bluff Country Magazine
For Luke and Ashley Bibby, of Elgin, Minn., they found their family hiking partner back in 2014 at Camp Companion…
1st Winner of 2026 – Winner of $1,000 Golf Certificate Announced!
On May 31, 2026, Jason Soyring, of Winona, Minn., won a $1,000 gift certificate to Rochester Indoor Golf Center in…
Who has the Best Pizza in Bluff Country?
Every pizza is unique and there are so many options for you to enjoy pizza in the Bluff Country area.…
Fire in the Shire in Alma on June 6th
Visit Alma, Wisconsin on Saturday, June 6th from 10am-4pm for Castlerock Museum’s annual Fire in the Shire event, a citywide…
Vesterheim Offers Free Admission and Activities in June
Visit Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, for Free Second Saturday on June 13, with free admission…
Celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day at Vesterheim Museum
Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, invites everyone to celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day, a couple…
Visit Bluff Countries greenhouses, stores and restaurants this spring!
Plan a fun trip to some of Bluff Countries greenhouses this spring to fill your garden, landscape, porches and home.…
Vesterheim Welcomes Norwegian Painter Mona Strenseth for Public Presentation
Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, welcomes Norwegian artist and psychotherapist Mona Stenseth for a free presentation…
