Hiking & Birdwatching

The Whitewater and Zumbro River Valleys, which surround Plainview, offer visitors some of the best bird watching and hiking in southeastern Minnesota.  These valleys are part of the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest, which encompases the Whitewater and Carley State Parks and several DNR recreation areas.

Follow the links below for more specific information about various locations:

Whitewater State Park, the Whitewater Loop and surrounding areas

Weaver, Minnesota and its peaks (Chimney Rock Pillar; and Whiskey Hill, Fisher Hill, Hart Hill, Jacob's Hill and Stockton Hill Summits)

Birds of Southeastern Minnesota

Birding Checklist

If you find information from other websites or have photos and commentary you would like posted, please send links, photos and your feedback to the Plainview Convention and Visitor's Bureau.