directions ...

The dark red line indicates US 52, blue lines indicate state highways, bright green lines indicate other local paved roads, and the blue-green lines indicate lesser county paved roads. A dotted line indicates gravel. Getting to the Old Hospital Lodge is easiest from the northwest or southwest. Any other way involves gravel roads and possibly a phone call.

• From Minnesota, go south from Mabel on county 28, straight through Hesper and on for 5 miles to a T-intersection, turn right for 1 mile to Locust (4-way stop, don't miss it).
• From Decorah, go northeast out of town on Locust Road for 8 miles until you reach Locust (4-way stop).
• Go east out of Locust on A26 (Big Canoe Road) for 3 miles to the Big Canoe Church.
• Go north (down the hill) at the fork in the road at the Big Canoe Church (A26 continues straight).
• Go 2 miles down the hill until you reach Highlandville.
• The lodge is on the right.

Old Hospital Lodge in Highlandville, Iowa ...

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