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View from Tortoise Rock

View from Tortoise Rock

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View from Tortoise Rock

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Location: La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States

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Renner Anderson

February 27, 2021

Hiking

From just the right angle, this boulder has the silhouette of a tortoise. Standing next to this rock, you also get a great view of the mighty Mississippi River valley.

oliviakellis

November 23, 2023

Mountain biking

Looking out over the mighty Mississippi River valley stands the aptly named Tortoise Rock. From the perfect vantage point, this boulder bears an uncanny resemblance to a mighty ancient tortoise. Let your imagination wander as you take in the sweeping landscape.

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