The Top 6 Natural Monuments around La Crosse
La Crosse’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 6
beautiful natural monuments around La Crosse. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around La Crosse. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 9, 2025
Mushroom Rock
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This unusual geological formation is presumably natural and tells a story of eons of erosion. There is supposed to be a second formation farther along the same trail to the south but I was not able to find it.
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A Triple Confluence of Rivers
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From the northwest corner of Riverside Park of La Crosse, you can see a triple confluence of rivers: to your left, the Mississippi River; straight ahead, the Black River; and on your right, the La Crosse River.
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View from Tortoise Rock
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From just the right angle, this boulder has the silhouette of a tortoise. Standing next to this rock, you also get a great view of the mighty Mississippi River valley.
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Grandad Bluff Viewpoint
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From this viewpoint 600 feet above La Crosse, you get great views of the Mississippi River, Wisconsin, Minnesota, as well as Iowa. Also a wonderful spot to take in the vibrant fall colors.
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Tortoise Rock viewpoint
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Looking out over the mighty Mississippi River valley stands the aptly named Tortoise Rock. From the perfect vantage point, this boulder bears an uncanny resemblance to a mighty ancient tortoise. …
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