Wildcat Den is one of my favorite state parks in Iowa. Its gateway town of Muscatine, Iowa, is worthy of a visit in its own ...

University of Iowa students and instructors have worked with Pathfinders to launch a survey, now open to the public, to ...

The Iowa DNR is hosting guided hikes at 19 parks. An additional 26 state parks or forests are offering staff-picked self-guided hikes. Guided hikes Wednesday in Eastern Iowa include: ...

When traffic picks up during state parks' busy month, the Iowa DNR will use seasonal officers to help enforce laws. From April 15 to October 15 the seasonal officers will serve as park managers, ...

Swimming is not recommended at parks shaded in yellow. More information about beach monitoring, including an interactive map, can be found at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources website here .

DES MOINES, Iowa — The state is closing Iowa beaches at record numbers this year because of toxic blue-green algae that makes the water unsafe for families and their pets.. So far, Iowa state ...

Iowa state parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day Weekend, so get your reservations in as soon as possible. In the lead-up to the 2020 election, all eyes are on Iowa. Get updates of all ...

Iowa is home to 69 state parks. On this episode of Talk of Iowa , we'll review the challenges Iowa's state parks are facing — the budgets has remained flat, creating issues with upkeep and ...

The hikes on January 1st of 2024 will also mark the start of the 100th anniversary years for two Iowa state parks: Ledges and Pilot Knob. Find details about each hike at the website: www.iowadnr ...