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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Category: Science
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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The BEST Frog Pond in Central Iowa – Ankeny
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[…]
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Enabling Garden and Village Park – Altoona
Today I was driving through Altoona and saw this surprise garden! How have I lived in the metro area for[…]
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National Balloon Museum in Indianola
Place/Event: National Balloon Museum and U.S. Ballooning Hall of Fame Location: 1601 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125 Cost: See[…]
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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[…]
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Reiman Gardens in Ames
Place/Event: Reiman Gardens Location: 1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011 (Instead of our mailing address, enter into the map’s search field[…]
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Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines
Place/Event: Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater Location: 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309[…]
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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