Recreation

Root River & Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail

Enjoy 60 miles of paved trails perfect for biking, walking, in-line skating and cross country skiiing.

The Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail is 18 miles that connects Harmony and Preston, and then to the Root River State Trail. The trail is expanding from Harmony to Niagara Cave and then with the Iowa Trail system. Learn more.

The Root River State Trail is 42 miles that runs through Fountain, Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford and Houston, and connects with the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail. Learn more.

Golf

Harmony Golf Course
9 hole par 36 golf course
535 4th St NE, Harmony – Visit Website

Preston Golf Course
9 hole par 35 golf course
Hwy 16 West, Preston – Visit Website

Rivers Bend at the Old Barn Resort
18 hole par 70 golf course
24461 Heron Road, Preston – Visit Website

Lanesboro Golf Course
9 hole par 35 golf course
900 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro – Visit Website

Mini Golf at Niagara Cave
Play 9 or 18 holes of mini golf
29842 County Hwy. 30, Harmony – Visit Website

Rivers and Water Recreation

Upper Iowa River
Great for canoeing and kayaking with views of beautiful bluffs. Learn more about the river.

Root River
Enjoy a variety of activities on the Root River. Learn more.

Fishing in Minnesota
There are many coldwater creeks in addition to the Root River where the conditions for trout fishing are great. Learn more about fishing in Minnesota.

Fishing in Iowa
The upper Iowa River supports both cold and warm water fish species. Learn more about fishing in Iowa.

Canoe – Kayak – Tube
Enjoy a relaxing float down either the Root River or Upper Iowa River.

Harvest Farms
Located only 13 miles south of Harmony, rent canoes, kayaks or tubes for some river fun. Learn more.

Parks & Hiking

Karst Interpretive Site
Just a short 0.6 miles from the Harmony Tourism Center on the trail, there is a sink hole that you can view and learn about their geology.

Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
Located only 17 miles away, this state park offers miles of hiking trails.

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Located only 19 miles away, the campus offers public hiking trails where you can hike, bird watch, and mountain bike.

Dunning’s Spring Park
Located in Decorah, Iowa, A close walk – view this iconic waterfall and stream. Learn more.