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

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

The beginning of May marks the start of peak camping season in Iowa, and many of the state parks have made updates for this summer season. There are more than 4,400 campsites across Iowa's state ...

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

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

Iowa DNR plans to eliminate 35 park ranger roles in coming years About half of those positions would become conservation officers, who enforce laws across one or two counties Iowa DNR says change ...

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 ...

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 ...

The program, spearheaded by “Driftless Water Defenders”, raises concerns about the long-term viability of safe, public beach ...

Most historic structures in Iowa’s 69 state parks are not required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, however any park facility built or updated in the past 12 years must comply ...