Parks

Discover the best attractions in Iowa.

It appears that just about anything can be turned into a playground. Don't believe me? I can prove it with an Illinois park that is full of playground equipment, but it used to be a missile launch site during the Cold War era.

Did you know that the state of Iowa has more than 70 different state parks? In the almost nine years that I've lived in Iowa, I've visited some beautiful places. Palisades-Kepler State Park and Maquoketa Caves State Park are a couple of my absolute favorites! Unf...

The City of Maquoketa and Jackson County Conservation were awarded $750,000 for improvements to the Prairie Creek Recreation Area, including the installation of a whitewater paddling course on the Maquoketa River, a championship-caliber disc golf course, and ADA-accessible hiking trails.

Eagle Point Park will officially open for the season starting Saturday, May 7, 2022. However, with a break in the overcast sky today, it was the perfect excuse to enjoy the scenery while checking on the park's condition before opening day...

Some of the best trails and hikes close to home! Get out and do one today; it's free family fun!