Meet at Defiance @7:30 AM - please be on time to allow ample time for the pre-ride briefing and any questions, as this is a longer trip with more details. Thank you!
KSU @ 8 AM
Please join us Labor Day weekend on a two-night overnighter with the Winnipeg HOG Chapter, all the way from Manitoba, Canada!!
We will meet at Defiance at 7 am on Saturday, August 30th, ride through the beautiful Northeast Iowa, cross the muddy Mississippi River into Wisconsin, and reach our final destination at the Waterfront Hotel in Prairie du Chien. We will stay two nights. Check-out is Monday, September 1st. We'll plan to be home by dinner on Labor Day!
The Mississippi River Valley (aka The Driftless Area) is an outdoor oasis that boasts stunning limestone bluffs, flowing rivers and winding scenic byways. We will travel many of the scenic byways along both the Iowa and Wisconsin side of this Mississippi River. We will take in many scenic views at the various lookout areas as well as visiting several small historic small towns.
There are 8 rooms available at the Waterfront Hotel: 3 king rooms, and 5 rooms with two queen beds. Please see below for room rates. This hotel does not have a pool or hot tub, but it has amazing river views and a bar & restaurant on-site. If these amenities are not suited to you, there are other hotels in the area that may work better for your needs.
Waterfront Hotel
113 S Main St., Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
1 King: Saturday - $229. Sunday - $169
2 Queens: Saturday - $239. Sunday - $179
For reservations, call toll free 888-354-7127, or direct at 608-380-1021. Please use the code "GROUP DHDHOG" when making your reservation.
If you have questions or need assistance with booking your stay, please ask Darran N. or Jerrimy P.
Alternative Lodging:
Frontier Motel
302 1st St., Marquette, IA 52158
For reservations, call 563-873-3497
$130 per night, no group rate
Outdoor pool.