Palisades Park Closed for Season
Palisades Park is closed to vehicle traffic for the season. The park remains open to pedestrian traffic and will be groomed for skiing when weather allows.
Category: Community
Trail Access Closure
Beginning Wednesday, November 13, 2024 access to the trail bridge parking lot will be CLOSED to vehicle traffic for construction. Access will be not be available until Tuesday, November 19th.
Winter Recreation Brochure
Check out the upcoming activities for November -March here!
2024 Turkey Shoot Results!
2024 Turkey Shoot Results
Holiday Lights 2024
Helping Services for Youth & Families welcomes you to the 20th Annual Holiday Lights event 2024!
You are invited to the Walk-through Night on Wednesday, Nov. 27nd from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Pulpit Rock Campground off Hwy 52 in Decorah. This is your unique chance to walk through the Pulpit Rock Campground and get a sneak peek at the lighted displays before the official event starts on Thanksgiving. The night will include the following:
-Soups
-Cookies
-Coffee
-Hot chocolate
-Cider
-The Decorah Lions Club, Pokey Pete Rides
-Santa
-Holiday choirs
-A live Nativity scene
-Cookies
-Coffee
-Hot chocolate
-Cider
-The Decorah Lions Club, Pokey Pete Rides
-Santa
-Holiday choirs
-A live Nativity scene
Parking is available at the soccer fields on Pulpit Rock Rd. Shuttles will bring to the gate.
Drive-Thru
Drive-through display from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
You are invited to experience one of the largest drive-through light displays in Iowa. Free-will donations support Helping Services programs will be taken as you drive in.
All event information can be found at www.HelpingServices.org/HolidayLights. If you have questions about the evening please call 563-387-1720.
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Turkey Trot – Free Event!
Participate in Decorah Parks & Recreation’s Turkey Trot Thursday, November 28 thru Sunday, December 1!
Turkey Shoot- November 12th
The 42nd Annual Decorah Park-Rec. Turkey Shoot will be held in the Decorah High School Main Gym on Tuesday, November 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Middle Schoolers are schooling adults when it comes to climate advocacy
On Friday, October 25, ten students from the Decorah Middle School’s Climate Change Action Group (CCAG) did a presentation to a small group at the Winneshiek Energy District office. The topic? Their vision for a new elementary school. Their purpose? To encourage attending adults to vote in favor of a new, energy efficient, renewable energy powered building that is designed for the students – and climate – of the future.
These young climate advocates illustrated the benefits of solar and geothermal energy, school gardens, electrochromic glass, insulation and more, while explaining how it would benefit learning conditions and a stable climate for their children’s generation. It was truly inspiring! View their slides here.
The CCAG is actively seeking to share their presentation with area religious and civic groups. If you’d like to host time, reach out to the group’s advisor Scott Boylen (scott.boylen@decorah.school).
View slides: General Public Meeting Presentation
Wellness Weekend – Nov. 1st thru 3rd
The Decorah Chamber is pleased to celebrate Wellness Businesses on November 1st and 3rd. The Decorah Area has a lot to offer when it comes to services for personal wellness, self care, and fitness as well as exceptional spaces for exercise outdoors and healthy lifestyle. Use this weekend for trying something new and giving the gift of time for your personal wellbeing.
West Main Street Parking Lot Closure
Access to Decorah’s West Main Street parking lot is CLOSED for construction. The trail will remain open, but access to Dug Road/Trout Run Trail will be unavailable at this location until further notice. Please use alternative trail heads or access points at this time.