Fairport Fish Hatchery The Fish Hatchery is located eight miles east of Muscatine on U.S. Highway 22 (The Great River Road). The first thing you will notice when approaching the hatchery is the large, unique fisherman and eagle sculptures created from tree trunks. The hatchery, with 18 ponds, hatches and grows largemouth bass and bluegill to stock Iowa lakes. Walleye are raised for stocking Iowa’s interior rivers. The hatchery was established in 1908 and started out as a freshwater mussel research and propagation station to contribute to the local pearl button industry at the time. In 1929 the station became a fish hatchery.
Located at 3390 U.S. Highway 22, Muscatine, Iowa 52761 / Phone 563-263-5062 Information about the hatchery can be found at: iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/DNRStaffOffices/FishHatcheries/FairportFishHatchery.aspx
Great River Road The Great River Road is a collection of state and local roads which follow the course of the Mississippi River through ten states from Ontario Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Developed in 1938, the road is 2,340 miles designated with a green-and-white sign showing a river steamboat inside a pilot wheel with the name of the state or province. Muscatine holds a special fondness for the Great River Road as one of our own, Charles H. Young, worked toward establishing the Great River Road and according to some, the idea for the green and white pilot wheel marker distinguishing the route is attributed to Young. Take a moment to enjoy the view at the Mark Twain Overlook (100-198 Lombard Street, Muscatine) located by the entrance to the Norbert F. Beckey Bridge close to downtown Muscatine. Here you can find signage dedicated to Charles H. Young’s work toward establishing the Great River Road.
For more information see iowagreatriverroad.com
Lock and Dam No. 16 A great place to sit and enjoy the Mississippi River, Lock and Dam No. 16, located on the Illinois side of the Mississippi, is a fun place to visit while barges pass through the channel. It is also the best place to see multiple bald eagles during the winter months as this area of the river rarely freezes due to the constant churning of the waters passing through the dam. During the Spring and Fall seasons, you can also find a significant amount of pelicans frequenting this popular fishing hole while migrating through Iowa for the seasons.
Located 1.3 miles upstream from the Norbert F. Beckey Bridge at 33109 102nd Avenue, Illinois City, Illinois. For more information see mvr.usace.army.mil/Portals/48/docs/CC/FactSheets/Miss/LockandDam16.pdf
Municipal Golf Course The Muscatine Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole facility offering a complete pro shop, concession area, cart rental and driving range. Private and group golf lessons are available. Located about one mile north of the City on U.S. Highway 38.
Located at 1820 U.S. Highway 38 / Phone: 563-263-4735 For rates, hours and additional information see muscatineiowa.gov/index.aspx?NID=25 continued on page 8 ❯
FACT: about Muscatine: Historians differ in their ideas of how Muscatine got its name. Some claim it was taken from the Mascoutin tribe of Native Americans who lived in this area in the 18th century. The name Mascoutin means fiery nation. Other historians claim the name came from the Native American name for what is now known as Muscatine Island. Muscatine Visitors Guide 7