Houseboating the Mississippi River Valley

Houseboating on the Mississippi River is a unique and very enjoyable experience. It is much different than houseboating on a lake. The river valley is bordered mainly by river bluffs or to some by Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa mountain peaks and summits. The views are breathtaking. There's late spring when everything is turning green, the warm summers, and the colors of fall. You can see wildlife of all kinds from a small turtle to a large black bear. The fishing is always great and so are the stories about the big one that got away.

The best houseboating, in our opinion, is located between the cities of Prairie Du Chien,WI to the south, and Red Wing,MN to the north. This part of the Mississippi River Valley has many cities and towns located along it that offer access to tourism, entertainment, and restraunts. Some of them have marinas that offer gasoline, dock slips, pumpouts, supplies, and houseboat rentals. Some of them only have docks that are large enough to tie up to so you can venture into town. All of the cities and towns have their own festivals and fairs throughout the houseboating season.

The Mississippi River Valley has an abundance of sandbars for everyone to have such pleasures as campfires, swimming, camping with tents, fishing, or just anchoring to it and relax. Houseboating the Mississippi River Valley ia an unique and enjoyable experience for the whole family and friends. The scenery, wildlife, tourism and ability to travel to different destinations makes houseboating the river valley a pleasure for all.

Houseboating the Mississippi River Valley is easy to navigate with red and green markers, called buoys, show where the main channel is so there is little risk of hitting any obstructions under water. Houseboating the Mississippi River Valley offers an unique experience of being able to go through a Mississippi Lock and Dam which was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers starting in 1930. You can even watch a large commercial barge go through the locks and get an understanding of how the navigation system works on the Mississippi River. Come follow us as we will take you to many destinations and through many experiences.