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.
Marching Bear in Spring
Marching Bear Mound Group in summer.
Scenic Overlook at Fire Point
Scenic overlook from the popular Fire Point Trail overlooking the Mississippi River and Driftless area bluffs.
Mounds on a Foggy Morning
Three Conical mounds along the Fire Point Trail during a foggy morning.
Conical Mounds Leading to Fire Point
Follow a line of conical mounds that will lead you out to Fire Point which overlooks the Mississippi River.
Bear Mound
A bear mound visible along the park's North Unit trail.
