Our fans sent in some amazing photos for our recent Drive the Great River Road Month Photo Contest—scroll down to see the impressive work of our finalists and our grand-prize winner.
Grand-prize winner: Henry Matthiessen III
This stunning photo—taken at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena in northwestern Illinois—captures a storm passing over the Mississippi River.
Finalist: Brad Taylor
Brad Taylor captures the scene at the Yellow River State Forest, a beautiful spot for hiking, camping, and more in Iowa’s Driftless Region near Harpers Ferry.
Finalist: Dennis Macdonald
Dennis Macdonald’s impressive drone photo takes a bird’s eye look at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge (fun fact: it’s the tallest Capitol building in the nation).
Finalist: Jeff Winkler
Jeff Winkler’s awe-inspiring panorama highlights Brady’s Bluff, an iconic natural attraction at Perrot State Park near Trempealeau along the Wisconsin Great River Road.
Finalist: Susie Loechler
Susie Loechler offers an incredible view of the Mississippi River and the Great River Road from John A. Latsch State Park north of Winona, Minnesota.