Iowa DNR Holds Meetings on State Parks
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a dozen public meetings to discuss the future of Iowa’s state parks, according to a report by Radio Iowa. Kevin Szcodronski, state parks bureau...
View ArticleIowa State Parks to Get Major Upgrade by 2020
Iowa state park supporters announced plans Wednesday (Oct. 24) to mount a strategic public-private effort to spruce up the 87 parks by the system’s centennial year in 2020 and beyond. “We intend to...
View ArticleIowa 'Destination Park' Seeks $27 Million Bailout
Click here to visit the website of this beautiful state park that offers many amenities but can't pay all its bills. Managers of the Honey Creek Resort State Park at Lake Rathbun in southern Iowa are...
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NORTH CAROLINA From National Parks Traveler: A landslide possibly triggered by heavy rains has severed the main route across Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Newfound Gap Road, and it could be...
View ArticleCampers Booking Many Iowa State Park Sites
There’s nothing like a good winter storm to get people in the mood for camping. By 11:30 Monday morning (Feb. 25), more than 60% of state park campsites for Memorial Day weekend that offer electricity...
View ArticleIowa St. Parks Packed for Memorial Weekend
Campers looking to reserve a campsite at an Iowa state park with electricity for Memorial Day weekend are nearly out of luck. To date, Clear Lake State Park has one site, Marble Beach has two and Pilot...
View ArticleCurrent Briefs for RV Parks and Campgrounds
NEW HAMPSHIRE From The Associated Press: An organization that promotes northern New Hampshire activities has added a new camping itinerary to its website. The New Hampshire Grand Itinerary takes...
View ArticleNew Iowa State Parks App Has Its Limitations
Iowa’s outdoor lovers can access a trove of information about state parks and other recreational areas via their smartphones with the rollout of two new products on Monday (June 17). However, officials...
View ArticleSelect Committee Eyes Iowa Parks' Centennial
The preliminary findings of a “Green Ribbon Commission” indicate Iowans favor connecting Iowa’s park system with trails to create a “web of connected outdoor recreation.” “We’re trying to put this...
View ArticleState Park Execs Assembling in Iowa Sept. 3-6
For decades to come, a woodland walk in Dubuque, Iowa, will provide a leafy reminder, of the value and beauty of trees. Not just any trees, but the state trees of each of the United States, planted by...
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