Maiden Voyage Tours

07/23/2024

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls
Tuesday, August 20th
“A Mississippi River Adventure on the Maiden Voyage”
Shuttle leaves Osborne Park at 10:45 a.m.
Early Reservations Required

Osborne’s next Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls program will be on Tuesday, August 20th. This month’s program is “A Mississippi River Adventure on the Maiden Voyage”

Join the O.W.L.S. as we charter the Maiden Voyage for a fun afternoon on the Mississippi. Captain Robert Varva does an excellent job as captain, storyteller, and adventure leader. Participants will learn about commercial fishing, clamming, early explorers while viewing wildlife up close and personal. The tour will start with an amazing Mississippi fish fry on the dock before departing on the voyage.

Participants may wish to bring:
Sunglasses or hat
Sunscreen (boat has a canopy),
Bug spray
Comfortable river shoes
Water bottle

This all-afternoon trip will leave from Osborne Park at 10:45 a.m. and the shuttle will return to Osborne around 4:00 p.m. Reservations are required at 245-1516 so call early to ensure a spot.

Osborne Nature Center is located on HWY 13 five miles south of Elkader. For more information call 245-1516 or visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org.
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07/21/2024

07/21/2024

THE TIKI BAR IS OPEN!!! 🌞🍻🍹

07/19/2024

07/19/2024

07/02/2024

Happy birthday to me and thank you for all the birthday wishes 

06/20/2024

06/06/2024

06/06/2024

06/05/2024

We are very excited to have Chellanie Adams join the live music with Kevin Dohse on this Saturday evening. Come to Marquette for the sunset cruise and listen to some fantastic music and see some incredible wildlife! Book online with www.maidenvoyagetours.com

06/03/2024

The well-preserved town centers, proximity to nature, and community vibrancy make these eight cutest towns in Iowa prime holiday destinations in 2024.

06/01/2024

Not sure the best way to get out and explore this weekend? Look no further - Lansing, Iowa has got you covered! It's going to be a great weekend to spend on the river - shop, eat, hike, explore, and learn here in the heart of the Driftless! 2 Hours from Rochester, MN or Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Get away without having to go far!
Here are a few things to do!
1. Visit Mt Hosmer City Park for the best views along the river and take a hike on our newly mapped and marked trails!
2. Visit the Driftless Education Center (Allamakee County Conservation) to learn about the unique topography of the Driftless area and history of Lansing.
3. Watch a new bridge being built! Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing
4. Eat eat eat! Drink drink drink!
Pop’s Main Thang Cafe,
Coffee on the River,
Shep's Riverside Bar & Grill
The Tiki Bar
Safe House Saloon
Red Barn Campground & Restaurant
the Other Place in Lansing (aka thee OP)
The Buck Stops Here
5. Shop shop Shop!
River 'n' Ridge Outdoors
Red Geranium Floral and Gifts
Driftless Edit
Driftless Gypsy
Arla’s Sewing Room
Easker Art Studio
2nd Hand Heaven
Head & Sole Salon
Riverland Expressions
Polished on main
Village Farm and Home
LansingIGA
Lansing Furniture
Lansing Hardware Hank
Horsfall's Lansing Variety
And more!
6. Explore the river - boat rentals from S&S Houseboat Rentals
7. Explore the area - particularly Yellow River State forest and Effigy Mounds National Monument - both an easy drive!
8. And of course STAY - many great accommodations in town. Visit Lansingiowa.com for a list, airbnb.com, or email [email protected] for a list!
9. Visit our World-class mural by artist Erik Burke!
10. Have fun - no better way to spend a sunny day than in Downtown Lansing, IA!

05/02/2024

Oh Boy! Plan ahead for this one - you won't want to miss this opportunity!
Did you miss out on riding the water taxi? Would you like to learn about the river and ride along for an incredible tour of the backwaters and nature on our slice of the Mississippi? Look no further!
Be sure to take a tour on one of the dates and times listed below! Friends Of Pool 9 in conjunction with our savior boat-captain from our water taxi days are offering 10 tour times over the next two weekend - May 10 -19 - to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge!
No reservations - first-come, first-served only!
Learn more about the details on the poster below!

05/01/2024

Captain Robert's boat tour in Marquette, IA makes the perfect day-trip.

03/30/2024

LANSING, IA (WKBT)--A non-traditional taxi service is bringing relief to those traveling between northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin starting Monday.

08/04/2023

All aboard the Maiden Voyage Tours! Join the Friends of Villa Louis for a boat tour and fish fry on Aug. 22. RSVP by Aug. 18

07/25/2023

😎PORTS OF DISCOVERY WEEKEND GUIDE😎

Events:
🥬 Marquette Farmers Market, Driftless Area Wetlands Centre | Friday, July 21, 4-7 p.m.
🎶Music in the Park with Doubting Thomas and Free Will Donation Lunch, Turner Park: Fitness For All Ages, McGregor | Sunday, July 23, noon-3 p.m.

Live Music:
🎤Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette: Scott Wilcox | Saturday, July 22, 1-4 p.m.
🎵Big Buoys Tiki Bar, McGregor: Mike McAbee | Saturday, July 22, 1-5 p.m. AND Joe Boyle | Sunday, July 23, noon-3 p.m.

Things to Do:
🛍 Visit downtown McGregor and support businesses during the Main Street construction project - nearby parking is available on A Street, around Triangle Park and in the First and B Street Parking Lots
🐦Check out the purple martin birds on the Marquette riverfront (evening is the best time)
🥾 After taking in the view at the main overlook, hike the half-mile boardwalk to Bridal Veil Falls at Pikes Peak State Park, McGregor
🚤Experience the Mississippi River on a Maiden Voyage Tours boat tour, Marquette Riverfront | Friday-Sunday, May 26-28, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. tours (1.5 hours), also Friday Music Cruise at 7 p.m. and Saturday Sunset Cruise at 7 p.m.
🎨Peruse the new scratchboard art exhibit at The Left Bank, McGregor
👻Take a guided cave tour by boat at Spook Cave and Campground near McGregor | Daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with last tour at 4:45 p.m. (Tours are first come first served.)
🍷Relax and sip your favorite wine in the wine garden at Eagles Landing Winery
🌼See the flowers blooming in McGregor’s Bluffside Garden, along A Street

Food/Drink:
🍕Grab a pizza at Jade's River Queen, McGregor
🍻Have a drink with friends at Pocket City Pub, McGregor - celebration of Willie's 10th birthday is Friday night!
🍤Sample all the foods at the Market Street Buffet at Casino Queen Marquette
🥞 Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Maggie's Diner, McGregor

Shopping:
🖼 Find something new for your home at Amy's Crafty Creations, McGregor
📖Add to your book collection at Rivertown Fine Books and Paper Moon, both in McGregor
🏺 Find an antique treasure at Schoolhouse Mall in Marquette or the Old Time Shoppe in McGregor

07/15/2023

Explore the waters where Mark Twain once worked as a river pilot.Interesting history, bird watching and natural beauty await. This 49-passenger tour is fun f...