New Byway Signage Update

When you travel the River Bluffs Scenic Byway next summer, you'll likely notice a big change. In order to help create a more unique identity for each of Iowa's Scenic Byways and improve sign placement to help byway travelers find their way, the Iowa Byways Sustainability Project in partnership with the local byway boards have created new signs. The tentative timetable for placement of the new signs along the River Bluffs Scenic Byway is sometime next spring, but could be sooner depending on weather conditions this fall. Keep your eyes open for the new signs, and be sure to be on the lookout for other Iowa Scenic Byways signs as you travel the state.

Scenic Byway Photo Contest Winner Announced

The winning photo in the River Bluffs Scenic Byway photo contest was submitted by Cathy Molumby. The photo was taken in Lincoln Park in the byway town of Clermont. Clermont, like many towns along the River Bluffs Scenic Byway, offers byway travelers a unique mix of beautiful scenery, historic and cultural experiences, recreational opportunities and small town ambiance. Congratulations to Ms. Molumby on her winning photo. Be on the look out for our next photo contest coming soon! We hope to see you along the River Bluffs Scenic Byway.

What’s on YOUR Byway?

Map what you would like to show those traveling along the River Bluffs Scenic Byway

The Developing Iowa’s Byways through GIS Technology project is underway and over 40 miles of the River Bluffs Scenic Byway have already been mapped. Summer is the perfect time to travel the byway and map what YOU like and want others to see. Byway board members have already been out on the byway twice this spring mapping historic, cultural, and scenic points of interest but we still need more volunteers to share their knowledge and expertise of the area. Please stop in or contact the RC&D to set up a time to learn how to use the GPS unit so that you can map your favorite spots along the byway.

Points of interest that still need to be mapped:

* Special crop producers and roadside farm stands

* Arts and cultural sites:

* Top 10 viewsheds along the byway

* Basic travelers services

* Byway friendly businesses

* And much more

Contact Deneb Woods at 563-864-7112 or via email dwoods@northeastiowarcd.org to learn more about the project and to sign up to volunteer.