10/15/2026
Much of Iowa is known for its rolling farmland, but western Iowa has a landscape that stands out from the rest of the state. 🌾
The Loess Hills were formed thousands of years ago, when winds carried fine silt from the Missouri River Valley and deposited it along the valley’s eastern edge. Over time, erosion shaped the land into the steep hills, narrow ridges, and winding valleys we see today.
Stretching through parts of seven Iowa counties, the Loess Hills are a remarkable reminder that Iowa’s landscape has a story far older than its farms and small towns.
Have you ever visited the Loess Hills? What did you think of this unique part of Iowa?