Description The Driftless Region, encompassing parts of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois, stands as a unique and captivating landscape unlike any other in the Midwest. This enchanting region earned its name due to the absence of glacial drift, the sedimentary material left behind by retreating glaciers.
Characterized by its rolling hills, rugged bluffs, and deep river valleys, the Driftless Region boasts a dramatic topography that sets it apart from neighboring areas. Scenic beauty is abundant, with picturesque vistas around every bend. The region's rivers, including the Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Kickapoo, provide ample opportunities for boating, canoeing, and fishing, while the rolling hills offer excellent terrain for cycling and horseback riding.
The region's untouched beauty showcases verdant forests, meandering rivers, and stunning limestone caves, beckoning adventurers and nature enthusiasts to explore its hidden gems. With its unspoiled beauty, diverse outdoor recreation opportunities, and vibrant communities, the Driftless Region stands as a hidden gem within the heart of the Midwest.
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Design & Materials Crafted with the option of wood for a classic, rustic feel or metal for a sleek, modern look, this piece is as versatile as it is striking.
- Wood Signs: Wood signs are made from engineered wood (locally-sourced plywood). This piece features a charming wood-plank style and comes affixed with a picture hanger on the back. Wood signs are recommended for indoor use.
- Metal Signs: Metal signs, made from galvanized steel, are embellished with corner grommets for hanging and can be used indoors or outdoors.
Dimensions Available in varied sizes from 17-inch by 23-inch to an extra-large 48-inch by 65-inch wooden version, allowing for a perfect fit in a variety of settings.
Extra Large Signs: Given their large size, extra-large wooden signs (48x65, 35x82, 48x82, and 47x47) ship disassembled for convenient transportation and handling. Assembly is a simple and intuitive process. Extra-large signs include a Z-Bracket hanging hardware with complete installation instructions.
Installation Standard Edition Signs: Ready for immediate hanging upon arrival. Wood signs include mounting hardware on the back. Metal signs are embellished with corner grommets.
Extra Large Signs: Given their large size, extra-large wooden signs (48x65, 35x82, 48x82, and 47x47) ship disassembled for convenient transportation and handling. Assembly is a simple and intuitive process. Extra-large signs include a Z-Bracket hanging hardware with complete installation instructions.
About the Artist Introducing Lisa Middleton or Great River Arts! Lisa is a Montana based artist and designer that has a special talent for color blending. She uses this skill to make beautiful and eye-pleasing maps of historical places, river and lakes. Her sensitivity to the joys of the story and place come alive during the creative process which often involves seven to eight layers of detail.
