An effort to establish the wooded valleys of Mill and Jordan Creeks as a state park was initiated by the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce and J.N. "Di...
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Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities in Sugar Bottom. Cedar Valley Nature Trail wanders through timber, into ravines along the lake an...
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Palisades-Kepler State Park lies along the beautiful Cedar River in Linn County. The 840-acre park has dramatic river bluffs, deep ravines, majesti...
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North Hickory Hill Park amenities include
- Walk-run trail routes
- Picnic shelter (1)
- Picnic tables
- Cooking grills
- Water
- Restrooms...
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This is the oldest National Recreation Trail in Iowa. It is 7.2 miles in length and is crushed limestone. The trail follows the Cedar River and Ind...
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Amenities includeWalk-run trail routesFishingBird watching3 picnic sheltersHikingPark LodgeIce skate, canoe, kayak and other rentals available seas...
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The 4 mile trail winds through a variety of vegetation types ranging from open meadows to brushy creek bottoms to mature timber. Users have t...
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This picturesque 1,052-acre park is located 3 miles west of Tiffin on Highway 6 is one of Iowa’s premier county parks and one of the nicest y...
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Wapsipinicon State Park, dedicated in 1923, was one of Iowa's first state parks. It lies just south of Anamosa on the Wapsipinicon River (locally r...
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Pleasant Creek Lake is one of the most popular boating spots in eastern Iowa. Four launching sites are conveniently located around the lake. These ...
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In the mist of a 1,000 acre timber track along the Skunk River lies their largest preserve, 320 acres of wildlife refuge. Hiking, nature walks and ...
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Winds Through Both Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge and Odessa Management Area,
Wapello, IA
About Us:The Odessa Water Trail is more than just paddling - it's seeing thousands of birds, visiting a national wildlife refuge and navigating you...
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Wildcat Den State Park is one of the most unique in Iowa, combining natural beauty and solitude, preservation of historical structures, trails, cam...
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Lake Darling State Park was dedicated on September 17, 1950. J. N. "Ding" Darling, for whom the park was named, "set the gate," a ceremony in which...
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Maquoketa Caves is probably Iowa's most unique state park. Its caves, limestone formations and rugged bluffs provide visitors a chance to "step bac...
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Backbone State Park was dedicated in 1920. It was Iowa's first state park and remains one of the most significant. Backbone is named for its narrow...
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Backbone State Forest is adjacent to the northeast corner of Backbone State Park, 4 miles south of Strawberry Point. Access to these 186 acres of p...
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Bixby consists of 184 acres of rugged algific slopes, mature hard wood forests and a trout stream. The area is for day use only. Perfect for a quie...
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The South Shore Area has a 24 site semi-modern campground (50-amp electrical hook-ups) and 11 primitive sites, each with a view of the Skunk River....
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