We finally made it to Wyalusing State Park the last weekend in October.  There are actually two campgrounds in this park.  One, Homestead Campground had closed for the season, and this one, Wisconsin Ridge.  Most campsites have a wonderful view.  While some are on the side of the ridge overlooking Prairie du Chien and Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, there are ones on the other side that overlook a small valley and hiking trail below.  No matter which site you choose, you always want to step carefully at night. 

Here are few views from the campgrounds and from a hiking trail that runs along the north and west portion of the park.  Running along the bluff near the left side of the picture (second row first picture), is Pikes Peak State Park in Iowa.  The Mississippi River is pictured in the far left of most of the pictures, and the Wisconsin River is the one with the train bridge spanning it.  The last picture is of Prairie du Chien at night.  I am still experimenting with night shots and while I am happy with the picture, it does not do the true vista justice.

While we were hiking the trail to the Effigy Mounds in the park, we came across a sign with the name "Treasure Cave" on it and a trail leading down the bluff face.  I was not sure just what to expect, but I was impressed.  The trail when down, then passed through and opening in the rocks to another small trail.  A bit further down the trail, there were some steps leading up at a very steep angle.  This was the cave entrance.  Once I climbed the steeps, there was a small passage leading off to the right of the cave.  It lead to a smaller opening that a overlooked the valley below.  This quite an interesting feature.