Attractions

       Fish Farm Mounds

Located six miles north of Lansing on Hwy 26, Fish Farm Mounds is one of the numerous Indian burial grounds in NE Iowa. This is a 500 acre state preserve containing prehistoric Native American Burial mounds in a forest clearing near the river. Capt. Nathan Boone, son of Daniel Boone, surveyed this area in 1832. Nearby is a railroad that follows  his approximate route downriver to a spot near Waukon Junction, called Paint Rock Bluff.  Wildlife is plentiful in the preserve, making it a popular hunting ground. A wayside rest area with picnic tables invites visitors to relax.

Mt. Hosmer Park

Overlooking Lansing, the park offers a spectacular view of fifty miles of Mississippi River valley. From 450 above the river, you can see three states from the park. This access is the shortest drive from the river of any overlook in the Upper Mississippi Valley. Mt. Hosmer has three picnic areas and five scenic overlooks.

Museum of River History

Museum including historic fishing, clamming, river, buttons, and much more. Contact Karen Galema at 319-538-4641 for more information. Located at 621 S 2nd St in Lansing, IA.