Sinkholes and State Parks. Steep terrain and sustainable agriculture. Uncommon art and thriving small towns. The Driftless Area is as fascinating as it is complex. Rising out of an otherwise flat surrounding topography, the Driftless Area is a bastion of conservation, creativity, and intrigue nestled between Twin Cities, MN, Madison, WI, and Dubuque, IA.  This course explores what makes the Driftless so different from its surroundings. We will examine how unique geology can inform music and art, how topography shapes farming…