Outdoors
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Guide to Pikes Peak State Park: Camping, hikes, fees, & more
There is plenty to do in Pikes Peak State Park, from hiking to birding to hunting for fossils. Discover one of Iowa’s top nature destinations.
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Iowa Girl Scouts Troop 535 is building confidence, character, and culture
Troop 535 is the first official bilingual group of Girl Scouts in Iowa. Here’s how the girls are building a sense of culture and community within their troop.
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Trump administration backtracks on Iowa water safety rules
A group of clean water advocates in Iowa has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to back down on changes designed to ensure water safety in the state.
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Wander through the 8 coolest corn mazes in Iowa
The arrival of autumn means picking pumpkins, drinking apple cider, and traipsing among corn stalks. Check out these eight corn mazes in Iowa for endless fun.
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18 haunted cemeteries in Iowa
With cursed angel statues, graveyard spirits, and glowing headstones, a trip to these haunted cemeteries in Iowa may send a chill down your spine.
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2025 Iowa leaf-peeping guide: When & where to see fall colors
Fall—it’s the most colorful time of the year. Plan the perfect Iowa leaf-peeping adventure with our guide to the best places and times to see fall foliage.
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EPA rescinds protections for Iowa drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency has overturned a 2024 ruling that sought to protect some of Iowa’s largest waterways that provide drinking water for half a million people.
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7 events in Iowa to take your kids to before summer ends
The end of summer is around the corner, but there’s still time to plan some fun in the sun. Here are seven IA events to take your kids to before August ends.
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10 extreme Iowa weather events that were caught on tape
From historic floods to destructive tornadoes, discover extreme Iowa weather events that were caught on tape (and watch the footage for yourself).
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Your summer guide to Iowa’s drive-in movies
Nothing says summer like seeing a drive-in movie. Check out what’s playing at Iowa’s drive-in theaters.
