Travel Iowa, the state's official tourism and travel website, is calling The Iowa State Parks Passport a unique chance to ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off the 2025 summer season with the return of its State Parks ...

Iowa state parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day Weekend. A new survey ranked these three parks as the best to host a ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued "swimming not recommended" advisories for three beaches at state parks ...

Iowa’s state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, marking the traditional kickoff to the summer ...

We still need hosts for 5 state park campgrounds! Camp for free while volunteering!Hosts volunteer 20-30 hours per week, ...

Visitors are encouraged to check the DNR’s Alerts and Notifications page for updates on park and trail closures.

Many of Iowa's state parks have accessibility issues, a former DNR manager's assessment finds. That makes it difficult for people with disabilities to enjoy the state parks. The assessment found ...

Iowa is home to 69 state parks. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, we'll review the challenges Iowa's state parks are facing — the budgets has remained flat, creating issues with upkeep and ...

IOWA, USA — The new year is just days away and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is inviting Iowans to head outside to ring in 2025! Over 40 state parks are hosting a guided or self ...

Two Iowa state parks were recently noted for their beautiful views, joining a list that includes Cape Cod, Manhattan’s skyline, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. Pikes Peak State Park and the ...