I have to confess, I have never visited another state fair other than the great Iowa State Fair. My family[…]
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Tag: geology
Amazing Family Hike at Devil’s Lake Wisconsin
Parfrey’s Glen Natural Area near Devil’s Lake in Wisconsin has an adventurous family hike! There is a good reason that Devil’s[…]
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Jester Park – Granger
Jester Park is a local favorite of ours and it’s easy to see why! With the most unique natural playscape[…]
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Ledges State Park – Madrid
Ledges State Park is my old stomping grounds. I grew up on a farm three miles to the east. I[…]
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Pammel State Park – Winterset
Pammel State Park in Winterset is full of rich history and lots of family fun! It all starts off with the only[…]
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Lake Red Rock and Observational Tower in Knoxville
Place/Event: Lake Red Rock Location: 1105 Co Hwy T15, Knoxville, IA 50138 Cost: Free Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group size: large or[…]
Read moreDevonian Fossil Gorge at Coralville Lake and Dam
Place/Event: Devonian Fossil Gorge Location: Iowa City Cost: Free Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group size: large or small Hands-on: Yes Stroller friendly: limited to[…]
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The Mines of Spain in Dubuque
Place/Event: The Mines of Spain Recreation Area and E.B.Lyons Interpretive and Nature Center Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights Rd, Dubuque, IA[…]
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Maquoketa Caves State Park
Place/Event: Maquoketa Caves State Park Location:10970 98th St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 Cost: Free but you have to go through a short[…]
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Forest Park Museum and Arboretum with Dallas County Conservation
Place/Event: Forest Park Museum and Arboretum Location: 14581 K Ave. Perry, Iowa 50220 Cost: Free/free-will donation Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group size:[…]
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