"Driftless Safari" has now begun

The 2013 Driftless Safari--a free scavenger hunt through all of Winneshiek County--has now begun.

Participants are given a guidebook and map featuring 20 unique sites in Winneshiek County, all highlighting a unique natural, historical, or cultural place.  Once at a site, participants follow clues in the guidebook to find a wooden post with a special tile from which participants can make a crayon rubbing in their guidebook as proof of their visit.  Every guidebook page provides information about the site, gives tips on what clothing or gear might be appropriate for that location and offers ideas for activities to do while there.

The Safari sites can be visited in any order.  Participants who are able to visit 15 (or more) of the 20 Safari sites can return to their library to be entered in a drawing for one of several great prizes.

To participate in Driftless Safari, visit any public library in Winneshiek County (Calmar, Decorah, Fort Atkinson, Ossian or Spillville) to pick up a free map and guidebook.

Further information on the Driftless Safari program can be found at www.driftless-safari.org or by calling (563) 534-7145.