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Wickiup-Hill-Learning-Center-play-area

Wickiup Hill Learning Center – Cedar Rapids

July 25, 2020 Field Trip Iowa Eastern Iowa, Free, History, Science

This nature focused gem is comparable to well deigned children’s museum. Plan to spend several hours exploring and learning.

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Children look at river and downtown Dubuque.

Family Weekend in Dubuque

September 29, 2018 Field Trip Iowa Eastern Iowa, Free, History, Hotels & Accommodations, Science

A family weekend in Dubuque  Nestled in the bluffs of northeastern Iowa along the Illinois border, Dubuque offers family fun with[…]

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Canyon at Cascade Falls in Matthiessen State Park, IL

Family Hike in Matthiessen State Park – Illinois

May 22, 2018 Field Trip Iowa Illinois

Our first stop in the Heritage Corridor area was to Starved Rock State Park.  While Starved Rock boasts impressive river[…]

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French Canyon in Starved Rock State Park, IL

Starved Rock State Park – Illinois

May 21, 2018 Field Trip Iowa Illinois

    Starved Rock State Park has been noted as one of the top attractions in Illinois, and for good[…]

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Cascade Falls in Matthiessen State Park - Family Trip to Starved Rock State Park in IL

Family Trip to Starved Rock State Park in IL

May 10, 2018 Field Trip Iowa Illinois

Just a short four-hour drive from central Iowa across the eastern border of our state is a stunning natural wonder[…]

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Beautiful gorge in in Parfrey's Glen Natural Area near Devil's Lake Wisconsin

Family Hike at Devil’s Lake Wisconsin

September 8, 2017 Field Trip Iowa Visit Neighboring States Series, Wisconsin

Parfrey’s Glen Natural Area near Devil’s Lake Wisconsin is an adventurous family hike! We learned about this hike from blogger[…]

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Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park & Taum Suak Mountain State Park – southeast MO

May 23, 2017 Field Trip Iowa Missouri

The Visit Neighboring States Series Arcadia Valley offers more state parks and hiking then can be accomplished in just one[…]

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Jester Park Natural Playscape

Jester Park – Granger

July 21, 2016 Field Trip Iowa Central Iowa, Free, Science

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

Ledges State Park – Madrid

July 16, 2016 Field Trip Iowa Central Iowa, Free, Science

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

June 17, 2016 Field Trip Iowa Central Iowa, Free, Science

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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