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Our 10 vibrant communities welcome you the beautiful Root River Valley of southeast Minnesota…

10/30/2025

🍂 🚲 There's still time to enjoy fall on the Root River State Trail!

10/16/2025

🍂 Tough call… but we think fall might just be the best time to ride the Root River Trail. 🚴‍♀️✨

Golden leaves, crisp air, and endless Bluff Country views — it doesn’t get better than this. 🍁

10/12/2025

🍂 The Root River Valley is getting national love! 🌄
We’re thrilled to see our beautiful corner of southeast Minnesota featured by Islands Magazine as a must-visit fall destination — celebrating the unspoiled foliage, scenic trails, and small-town charm that make this region so special.

There’s still time to soak up the vibrant colors, explore our connected trail towns, and experience the cozy hospitality that defines the Root River Valley. 🚴‍♀️🛶

Read the full article here at the link in the comments! 👇

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09/19/2025

🍂🚴‍♀️ The Root River Trail Towns' Autumn Trail season starts tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th!

Over the next few weekends, towns along the Root River and Harmony-Preston Valley State Trails are celebrating the season with a lineup of fall festivals and community events. From La Crescent’s iconic Apple Festival and Houston’s Block Party, to Harmony’s Fall for Harmony, Lanesboro’s Boutique & Business Crawl, and Preston’s Apple Jam—you’ll find something fun in every corner of the trail towns.

📍 Events continue into October with Whalan’s Fall Finale, Chatfield’s Fallapalooza, Rushford’s Autumn Trails presentations, Peterson’s Viking Battalion program, and more.

It’s the perfect time to experience small-town charm, local flavors, live music, shopping, history, and—of course—the incredible fall colors that make our region so special.

09/17/2025

🍂🚴‍♀️ It’s Autumn Trail Season in Root River Trail Towns! 🍎✨

Over the next three weekends, our trail towns along the Root River and Harmony/Preston Valley State Trail are coming alive with a series of family-fun fall events you won’t want to miss.

This weekend’s lineup includes:
🍁 Fall for Harmony – a hometown celebration with food, fun, and community spirit.
🍏 77th Annual La Crescent Apple Festival – a classic tradition celebrating the season’s bounty, plus the USA Cycling Gravel National Championships.
🍻 Lanesboro Fall Boutique & Business Crawl + Craft Beer & Wine Fest – shop unique finds, then sip and savor local flavors all in one festive day.
🎉 Annual Block Party in Houston – music, food, and community fun in the Trailhead town!

📅 Make plans to join us and celebrate autumn in Bluff Country – where vibrant colors, charming towns, and great events meet!

👉 Check out the flyers below for full details on each event.

Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce
La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Houston Area Chamber of Commerce

09/16/2025

🍂✨ We’re thrilled to share that the Root River Valley has been featured in Midwest Living’s new list of “30 Midwest Fall Color Getaways You Need to Take This Year”!

For much of our area, the Root River, the paved Root River State Trail, and the Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway all run side by side — giving you countless ways to explore storybook bluff towns, hardwood forests, and limestone bluffs glowing in autumn color. 🌳🍁

Plan your next fall adventure on the trails, through our small towns, and along the valley’s scenic stretches. There’s no better time to experience the beauty of Bluff Country!

09/12/2025

🌟🚗 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚗🌟

The Root River Trail Towns’ 60-Mile Garage Sale is starting now through tomorrow! Shop dozens of sales spread out along 60 miles of scenic Bluff Country.

🛍️ Antiques, home goods, clothing, collectibles, crafts, and more — you never know what gems you’ll find!
🍔 Make it a day with local eats and trail adventures along the way.

📍 Stop by any local Visitor Center for a map of sales in that town — or click the link in the caption to access the full Google Map with all sales listed!

✨ Don’t miss out — grab your friends, hop in the car, and start your Bluff Country bargain-hunting adventure today!

08/28/2025

🌄✨ Scenic drives, small-town charm, and endless adventure!

Much like the Root River State Trail, the Historic Bluff Country National Scenic Byway winds its way through some of Minnesota’s most beautiful landscapes — rolling hills, tree-covered valleys, and towns that welcome you with open arms.

🙏 Thanks to Midwest Living for the shoutout in their recent article, “The 25 Most Scenic Fall Drives in the Midwest”! (👇link in comments)

08/19/2025

We're getting even more national attention! Check out this highlight in Outside Magazine of the Root River State Trail! Another section of the article mentions the upcoming 2025 Gravel National Championship being held in La Crescent, MN - our area truly is a haven for biking!

08/12/2025

😎🚴‍♀️ Check this out - we made National Geographic!

08/08/2025

We’re in the running to be crowned Best Bike Trail (Entertainment + Leisure) in Minnesota Monthly’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards!

We’re up against the top names in our category—and we need YOUR vote to take home the crown. Cast your vote and help us bring it home!

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