The Driftless Area escaped much of the scouring and depositional action by the continental glaciers that occurred during the Last Glacial Period, which produced significant differences in …

Oct 5, 2022 · The Driftless Area, which covers roughly 8,500 square miles, features varied geographical traits. From the Baraboo Range with hills that cover thousands of acres in Sauk …

It’s called “Driftless” because there’s no glacial drift here: no rocks or other debris, sometimes called “moraine,” left behind by the repeated crushing and scouring of huge glaciers during the …

Jul 28, 2023 · Experience the Driftless, your destination for every kind of outdoor adventure, plus six themed day trips from creameries and orchards to history tours, wineries, and breweries.

Jan 28, 2021 · What is the Driftless? The Driftless Area is a region in Minnesota, Wisconsin, northwestern Illinois, and northeastern Iowa of the American Midwest that was never glaciated.

Jun 26, 2025 · Free of scouring ice and glacial deposits, Driftless rivers carved the landscape through soft bedrock, creating steep banks with limestone and sandstone cliffs and caves.

Aug 1, 2025 · Discover the Driftless Area in southwestern Wisconsin, a region never flattened by glaciers, leaving behind steep hills, lush valleys, and organic farms. In this article, you’ll …

Jun 9, 2025 · The story of how the ‘Driftless’ got its name began thousands of years ago. The area remained unglaciated during the last ice age, so the area has no “glacial drift”: sand, …

Jan 26, 2024 · If you haven't been over to the western part of Wisconsin, you're in for a treat. Here are some exciting things to do in the Driftless area.

Tucked into the southwestern corner of Wisconsin, the Driftless Region is a geological anomaly—a place the glaciers missed. The result? A striking landscape of rugged hills, deep …