Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge
McGregor, Iowa 52157Filed Under: Fishing, Hunting, Paddling
The "driftless area" of the Upper Midwest derives its name from the fact that it was unglaciated during the most recent glacial event about 12,000 years ago. Glaciers surrounded but did not ...
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Iowa Wetland Management District
Titonka, Iowa 50480Filed Under: Fishing, Hunting, Paddling
The Iowa Wetland Management District is part of Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge and is very different from other wetland management districts. Under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iowa D ...
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Rathbun Lake
Centerville, Iowa 52544Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
Over 700 campsites are available at this 11,000-acre lake in the rolling hills of southern Iowa. Excellent fishing, hunting, sailing, state fish hatchery, and Restaurant and Inn, are major attraction ...
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Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge
Wapello, Iowa 52653Filed Under: Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Paddling
The Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge comprises over 8,373 acres, divided into four separate divisions: Big Timber, Louisa, Keithsburg, and Horseshoe Bend. Three divisions - Big Timber, Louisa, and ...
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Saylorville Lake
Johnston, Iowa 50131Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
Ten miles to the north of Des Moines, Iowa, is <A href="http://www.saylorvillelake.org">Saylorville Lake</A>, a 26,000 acre (land and water) U.S. Army Cor ...
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Coralville Lake
Iowa City, Iowa 52240Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
The Coralville Lake Project is comprised of five campgrounds and offers lake and river fishing, camping, boating, swimming and water-skiing. Several public golf courses are just a short drive from the ...
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Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge
McGregor, Minnesota 55760Filed Under: Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Paddling
The 18,064-acre Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1935 and is located in the scenic forest and bog area of northern Minnesota. Visitors can enjoy a range of habitats, including lak ...
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555Filed Under: Cultural, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Paddling
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is part of a network of refuges devoted to preserving and restoring increasingly scarce habitat for migratory waterfowl and other wildlife. The refuge is comprised of ...
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Titonka, Iowa 50480Filed Under: Fishing, Hiking, Hunting
Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 to provide a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. The actual slough is all that remains of a pre-glacial r ...
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Lake Red Rock
Knoxville, Iowa 50138Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest lake and is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage and 15 minutes from Knoxville, Sprintcar Capital of the World. Lake Red Rock offers camping; shore ...
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