Backbone State Park
My expectations were high for Iowa's first state park and I was not disappointed. Backbone State Park & the adjoining [...]
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area is one of Iowa’s largest public recreation areas. The varied terrain consists of flat prairies, [...]
Jester County Park
Jester County Park in Polk County has 14 miles of trails that are a mix of hiking only and multi-use [...]
Shimek State Forest
Shimek State Forest is the third largest out of ten forests in the state. In fact, Shimek State Forest was [...]
Stone State Park
Stone State Park is unusually located within the city limits of Sioux City and on the northern portion of Iowa’s [...]
Volga River State Recreation Area
Volga River State Recreation Area is known for its rugged, undeveloped beauty. The original intent for the land was to [...]
Waubonsie State Park
Waubonsie State Park is located in the southwestern corner of the state at the southern tip of Iowa’s Loess Hills. [...]
Yellow River State Forest
When you think of Iowa you don’t necessarily think of forested wilderness. As one of Iowa’s major state forests, Yellow [...]