hike Archives - Iowa Parklands

Unique Signs on Iowa Trails

Part of what I like about hiking is the element of discovery and one of my favorite finds are unique [...]

Matt2018-04-01T14:39:01-05:00July 4th, 2017|2 Comments

Depending on where you live in Iowa, you may have to travel a good distance to find decent hiking trails. [...]

Matt2018-04-01T16:41:17-05:00June 11th, 2017|0 Comments

TIP 1 — Find the gazebos. On the trails south of 98th street there are three gazebo structures that offer [...]

Matt2018-04-01T16:33:14-05:00October 25th, 2016|0 Comments

The American Hiking Society is promoting National Trails Day 2016 on June 4. National Trails Day is a celebration of [...]

Matt2018-04-01T16:30:07-05:00June 2nd, 2016|0 Comments

Maquoketa Caves State Park is known for its cluster of caves along the Raccoon Creek valley. The park’s modest size [...]

Matt2024-06-25T19:28:48-05:00May 19th, 2016|0 Comments

Mother’s Day is not only a good day to start planting but it’s a good time to start hiking. Mild [...]

Matt2018-04-01T16:24:59-05:00May 5th, 2016|3 Comments

Did you know that Iowa has a walking club? The Iowa Walking Club is associated with the American Volkssport Association [...]

Matt2019-10-23T19:18:48-05:00July 22nd, 2019|4 Comments

This is one of the reasons why I hike. I enjoy coming across unexpected sites like these double lean-tos. I [...]

Matt2018-04-01T16:08:34-05:00June 26th, 2013|0 Comments

You don’t have to be a genius to realize the appeal of this ditty bag from Best Made. Although, I [...]

Matt2018-09-10T14:21:38-05:00May 16th, 2013|2 Comments

The Ledges State Park trail map bandanna is Iowa Parklands first product offering. I’m proud to say that it’s now [...]

Matt2018-04-01T15:25:34-05:00April 4th, 2013|0 Comments