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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[…]

After a very hot and humid field trip to the Blank Park Zoo (using our free children’s passes from the library[…]

Confession time! I guess I didn’t really understand what a town square was…maybe that’s a sad commentary on today’s society. Visiting[…]

For me, Madison County with its romantic Covered Bridges perfect for a movie set, John Wayne fans and a famous winery[…]

Pammel State Park in Winterset is full of rich history and lots of family fun! It all starts off with the only[…]

Clark Tower in Winterset City Park deserves its own post! This amazing three level, 25 ft high monument sits towering on a hill[…]

Place/Event: Winterset City Park Location: Enter from S. 9th Street on SE corner of town. Cost: Free Grade/age range: K-12 Group size: Large or[…]

Place/Event: Cottonwood Recreation Area Location: 7400 NW 37th St, Ankeny, IA 50023 Cost: Free Grade/age range: K-12 Group size: large or small[…]

Today I was driving through Altoona and saw this surprise garden! How have I lived in the metro area for[…]

Not every community is close to a large metro area with a science center or lots of scheduled tours, so… Find a[…]