Effigy Mounds National Monument
The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes.
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About Effigy Mounds National Monument
The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them. The 200 plus American Indian mounds are located in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.
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Driving times from Effigy Mounds National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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All four seasons are represented in this area with summer temperature in the upper 80’s with higher heat indexes due to humidity and winter daytime highs in the 20's. Temperatures are in °Fahrenheit.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Effigy Mounds National Monument?
- Popular activities include Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Front-Country Hiking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Effigy Mounds National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (2 h 28 min), Ice Age National Scenic Trail (2 h 58 min), Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (3 h 16 min), Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (4 h 37 min), Pullman National Historical Park (4 h 37 min), New Philadelphia National Historic Site (5 h).