Clean-up continues at Effigy Mounds after last Wednesday's storm

The clean-up is continuing at Effigy Mounds in the wake of last Wednesday night's storm.
 
The National Park Service says it has reopened the Visitor Center and some of the hiking trails.  All buildings in the park escaped damage as a result of the storm, but some of the hiking trails have been closed.

At the two most popular hiking trails in the park--the Fire Point Loop and the Yellow River—the boardwalk has been cleared.  Most of the Fire Point Loop is open as well, although the section between the Little Bear mound and Fire Point is closed. 

Until further notice, the entire Hanging Rock trail and all trails in the South Unit are closed to public access.
 
For updates on the status of trails and Ranger programming, visit the park's Facebook page or website at www.nps.gov/effigymounds. For more information call (563) 873-3491, extension 123.