Driftless & Loess Hills (IA)

Iowa’s Driftless Area and Loess Hills reveal two of the state’s most unique landscapes. The Driftless Area, untouched by glaciers, features rugged bluffs, winding rivers, and hidden valleys. To the west, the Loess Hills rise above the Missouri River, formed from ancient windblown soils and covered in tallgrass prairie. Together, these regions showcase Iowa’s surprising geological diversity, offering scenic drives, hiking trails, and vistas unlike anywhere else in the Midwest.