Western Skies Scenic Byway

Western Skies Scenic Byway The Western Skies Scenic Byway can be found in the 4 counties of Harrison, Shelby, Audubon and Guthr

The Western Skies Scenic Byway, designated in 1998, is among the first state designated scenic byways in Iowa. The byway is 142 miles long traveling through Harrison, Shelby, Adubon, and Guthrie Countis, and 14 rural towns. It is easily accessible to travelers from both Interstate 80 and Interstate 29. The Byway journeys hrough Iowa's rolling hills and working farms, offering travelers a chance to experience life in the rural communities along the way.

Can you find the troll? 👀There’s a giant hiding in the prairie along the Western Skies Scenic Byway!Make a stop at the M...
09/03/2026

Can you find the troll? đź‘€

There’s a giant hiding in the prairie along the Western Skies Scenic Byway!

Make a stop at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn and follow the trail to discover Fjord Færgemand, a larger-than-life wooden troll created by artist Thomas Dambo. While you’re there, explore the museum, discover the area’s Danish heritage, and make your visit part of a bigger Western Skies road trip.

Find the troll—and then choose your next adventure. 🚗

Plan your trip at goldenhillsrcd.org/wssb

Guthrie County is the easternmost county on the Western Skies Scenic Byway, and the final county in our Hiking the Byway...
08/27/2026

Guthrie County is the easternmost county on the Western Skies Scenic Byway, and the final county in our Hiking the Byways series for Western Skies. Link in comments!

Shelby County on the Western Skies Scenic Byway offers travelers several easy opportunities to venture off the beaten pa...
08/20/2026

Shelby County on the Western Skies Scenic Byway offers travelers several easy opportunities to venture off the beaten path. Link in comments!

There are six places in Harrison County on the Western Skies Scenic Byway that offer hiking opportunities. Link in comme...
08/13/2026

There are six places in Harrison County on the Western Skies Scenic Byway that offer hiking opportunities. Link in comments!

The hiking opportunities in Audubon County allow you to enjoy a quiet, contemplative hike in Iowa's third-least populate...
08/06/2026

The hiking opportunities in Audubon County allow you to enjoy a quiet, contemplative hike in Iowa's third-least populated county. Link in comments!

07/13/2026
Rosenow Timber is a ten-minute drive north of Panama, a Western Skies community in northwestern Shelby County.
07/08/2026

Rosenow Timber is a ten-minute drive north of Panama, a Western Skies community in northwestern Shelby County.

The 116-acre Rosenow Timber stands apart from the patchwork of crop fields and pasture in northwest Shelby County.

Stretch your legs on ten miles of hiking trails at the Loess Hills near Mondamin.
07/01/2026

Stretch your legs on ten miles of hiking trails at the Loess Hills near Mondamin.

Stretch your legs on ten miles of hiking trails at the Loess Hills ...

Celebrate a legacy of exploration and the natural world at the John James Audubon Plaza and Birdwalk in Audubon. Named i...
06/29/2026

Celebrate a legacy of exploration and the natural world at the John James Audubon Plaza and Birdwalk in Audubon. Named in honor of famed American naturalist and artist John James Audubon, this Western Skies Scenic Byway destination connects visitors to the landscapes and wildlife that have inspired generations. As we commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, discover the beauty, curiosity, and conservation spirit that are part of our nation’s story.

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712 S Highway 6, PO Box 189
Oakland, IA
51560

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