Geode State Park borders Henry and Des Moines County and is managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Named for Iowa's state rock, the geode, they are rarely found inside the park.

The tree, located in Geode State Park in southeastern Iowa, is estimated to be around 350 years old based on circumference and other measurements.

The state's largest sycamore tree in Geode State Park has a hollow trunk that caught fire in February 2024. (Ulf Konig/Iowa Department of Natural Resources) ...

A suspicious fire damaged the largest sycamore tree in Iowa at Geode State Park on Sunday, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources said.

To mark the unofficial start of summer over Memorial Day weekend, my partner and I went hiking at Geode State Park near our home in rural southeast Iowa. As we walked around the lake, we came ...

Fire found burning in 350-year-old sycamore tree in Iowa park is “suspicious,” prompting investigation, state officials say.

For fishing, boating and paddle boarding, Geode State Park has you covered with over 150 acres to explore.

Descriptions of each hike can be found on theFriends of Bellevue State Park Facebook Page. Dress for the weather. Questions can be directed to the park office at (563) 872-4019. Geode State Park ...

Fire found burning in 350-year-old sycamore tree in Iowa park is “suspicious,” prompting investigation, state officials say.

Fire found burning in 350-year-old sycamore tree in Iowa park is “suspicious,” prompting investigation, state officials say.

Fire found burning in 350-year-old sycamore tree in Iowa park is “suspicious,” prompting investigation, state officials say.

Fire found burning in 350-year-old sycamore tree in Iowa park is “suspicious,” prompting investigation, state officials say.