Jun 15, 2020Behren Ponds & Woodland - The Nature ConservancyIts been years since ive visited but this was once my favorite place to visit when I needed some solitude and peace. I remember some...
Jun 15, 2020Land of the Swamp White Oak Preserve - the Nature ConservancyIts main attraction is the vast landscapes of wetland oak trees, but this is also one of the most biologically diverse preserves in all...
Jun 14, 2020Cairo Woods Wildlife Area - Louisa County Conservation BoardThis is a prime spot that I have recently discovered! 525 acres of prairie and upland wood and timber. This spot is meant for horse...
May 17, 2020Iowa Raptor Center - State ParkI haven't been to the Raptor Center proper, but I like this parking lot because you can take off hiking in any direction and explore all...
May 17, 2020Turkey Creek Preserve - Bur Oak Land TrustYet another gorgeous and sprawling preserve among the hills near the Iowa River. This spot isn't huge at 107 acres, but it offers a fair...
May 17, 2020Tom Harkin Trailhead - Coralville City ParkThis is the type of park you can take your mother to. Enjoy handsome trails along the creek, not too far off the beaten path. This is an...
May 17, 2020Hawkeye Wildlife Area - East Bridge - State ParkSince this park sprawls 13,500 acres, I will break it up into many separate entries. This easternmost spot is pretty reliably accessible,...
May 9, 2020Lake Yenruogis County Park - Keokuk County ParkThis park is just a few miles North of Sigourney (name of the park backwards) and was formally a rock quarry. The centerpiece is an...
May 9, 2020Pike Run Wildlife Area North - Muscatine County Conservation BoardThis parking lot is technically down Jasper road off 170th, and if you walk straight south between the prairie, you will wind up on the...
May 9, 2020Pike Run Wildlife Area East - Muscatine County Conservation BoardThis park is huge (182 acres), so I'm breaking it off into separate parking lots / entry points. This Easternmost parking lot grants you...
May 9, 2020Ciha Fen Wildlife Fan - Johnson County ParkThis place is just amazing, and totally different from other parks around Iowa. What makes Ciha Fen unique because the nearby Cedar River...
May 8, 2020Brinton Timbers Park - Washington County ParkAn hour drive south of town, but totally worth it for the long scenic and seemingly unending trails. Washington county does an excellent...
May 8, 2020Pappy Dickens Preserve - Bur Oak Land TrustWhile this property is only 16 acres of dense timber, Bur Oak has been working diligently with volunteers to clear out roses and...
May 7, 2020Altmaier Frisbee Golf Course - City of Coralville City ParkThis is a recent acquisition for the city of Coralville, its only 27 acres as it was formerly a family farm. It has some nice big old oak...
May 7, 2020Clear Creek Trail - Tiffin City Nature TrailThis appears to be a work in progress, extending this from Coralville toward the northwest direction, but its a nice quiet cement trail...
May 7, 2020Redbird Farms Wildlife Area - Iowa DNROne of our favorite parks, just outside of town, offers a wide variety of different beautiful landscapes and views. 464 Acres to roam...
May 7, 2020Clemmons Creek Wildlife and Recreation Area - Washington County ParkTwo miles west of Washington, this 290 acre property adjoins a shooting range and isn't very well tended to, so the only draw here that I...
May 7, 2020Cone Marsh State Wildlife Management AreaThis is mostly wetland and prairie (700 acres), but there is always something going on out here of interest. Easy hiking and vast...
May 7, 2020Muddy Creek Preserve - Bur Oak Land TrustThis is our favorite park. Its only 40 acres but the biodiversity and lush tall trees make it an inviting experience. Bur Oak sometimes...
May 7, 2020Richardson Wildlife Area - Muscatine County Park77 Acres of hilly upland, some of which is still farmed. There are a lot of big older trees growing alongside a creek that feeds into the...
May 7, 2020Cedar Bluff Recreation Area - Muscatine County ConservationAll 176 Acres offer a diverse variety of Iowa wildlife to enjoy. It is a bit out of the way so you are sure to be the alone when you go....
May 4, 2020Frytown Conservation Area - Johnson County ParkStrangely tucked along a busy highway amid farm land this large park has a lot to offer. Wide winding trails and lots of different...
May 4, 2020Pechman Creek Delta - Johnson County ParkAcquired in 2016, over 360 Acres of flat creek and riverside woods. Tons of room to explore. Park behind the white storage barns and head...
May 4, 2020Hora Woods - Bur Oak Land TrustA modestly sized park of pretty standard fare. Somewhat younger softwood trees. Not much in the way of defined trails and in the summer...
