Wildcat Den is one of my favorite state parks in Iowa. Its gateway town of Muscatine, Iowa, is worthy of a visit in its own ...

The Department says E.coli levels at ten beaches in state parks or recreation areas statewide are above the recommended ...

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The Department of Homeland Security, with help from DOGE, has rolled out a tool that purports to be able to check the ...

Beyond being a gateway to Devil's Lake, Baraboo is a quaint slice of Americana. Explore its circus history and more.

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The Iowa DNR maintains a list of all state parks, forests and recreation areas on its website. The list includes addresses and direct links to make reservations for shelters and camping facilities.

Fireworks can be set off in Des Moines between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. on July 3 and between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on July 4. They are not allowed in public parks or on city streets.

At 1,000 points, the first 500 participants can receive a sticker designed by Iowa artist Naomi Friend. For 2,500 points, the first 300 can claim a free state park t-shirt.

20th. right now, the iowa dnr is urging people to not swim in some of the beaches across the state. every week, the department tests the water at state parks for harmful bacteria or viruses.