Renewal of Permit Requirements for Aquatic Pesticide Applicators 8/27/2015 12:00:00 PM View Count 1253 DES MOINES — The DNR is seeking input from people who apply pesticides to Iowa waters at an informal stakeholder meeting Sept. 9 in Des Moines.
7 Summer Things to Do with Your Kids Before School Starts 8/7/2015 10:05:00 AM View Count 4392 The end of summer is always a touch bittersweet for families. There’s excitement for a new school year, anticipation of ever-busier schedules, appreciation of the summer vacation itself and perhaps a longing for it not to end. Good news: it’s not over yet! Grab your little ones, your not-so-little ones, and some adventure gear while the whole family can head outside together for these fun activities.
Four Water Trails to Explore This Summer 7/17/2015 7:01:00 AM View Count 3584 If you’re looking to blaze a new trail this summer, consider hitting the water for something different. Iowa boasts a number of water trails, which offer a unique perspective on Iowa in summer.
21 Outdoor Experiences Every Iowa Kid Needs to Try 7/1/2015 5:24:00 AM View Count 18509 From something as simple as chasing fireflies or hiking a trail to bigger adventures like camping and skiing, there are lots of ways to get kids outdoors in Iowa. Use this as a checklist through the rest of the year to guide your outdoor explorations! Be sure, too, to help your kids make a connection between the activity and protecting Iowa’s natural resources. For example, explain how clean water helps the fish when you’re angling. Talk about habitat when chasing butterflies or frogs. Creating these connections ...
Six Iowa Fish that Put Up the Biggest Fight 6/23/2015 11:27:00 AM View Count 27481 Looking for a challenge? Try catching one of these Iowa fish that are ready to battle.
Paddle Up To These Secluded Campsites 6/19/2015 11:02:00 AM View Count 39956 The self-reliant can take advantage of several remote paddle-in primitive campsites, get surrounded by nature and leave other humans behind. The locations make for a Boundary Waters-like experience in Iowa.
7 Things to Do at Honey Creek Resort State Park This Summer 6/11/2015 10:50:00 AM View Count 1730 Enjoy the outdoors with your family through these outdoor adventures at Honey Creek Resort State Park.
7 Ideas to Celebrate Great Outdoors Month in Iowa 6/3/2015 4:01:00 AM View Count 1687 Grab the kids or your friends, and get the bike, kayak or fishing pole - June is Great Outdoors Month! Throw the tent in the car and explore some Iowa state parks this month – and if you need a few ideas, here are some great activities and events going on in Iowa state parks this month. For more ideas, visit the DNR events calendar.
Three Off-The-Beaten-Path Places to Camp in Iowa 6/2/2015 10:14:00 AM View Count 24129 Iowa’s state parks and forests offer many beautiful and relaxing campgrounds, but if you’re looking to feel like you’re escaping civilization for a while, here are some top places to rough it in Iowa.
7 Things To Do in Iowa's Outdoors This Week 5/15/2015 10:01:00 AM View Count 1661 While the cool weather forecasted for this week doesn’t seem to herald in the unofficial start of summer, it’s still a great time to get outside. If you’re looking for some new or different ideas to explore Iowa’s outdoors, we have a suggestion for each day of the holiday week:
6 Great Iowa State Parks for Spring Fishing 5/12/2015 11:41:00 AM View Count 10314 Spring is a great time to head out fishing, so grab a buddy, call up Dad or Mom, or load the kids into the car and get out there. Plan a day trip or spend the entire weekend at one of Iowa’s great state parks. Enjoy the beautiful weather and “hook” some memories that will last a lifetime.
7 Native, Easy to Care For Plants for Your Yard 5/12/2015 11:15:00 AM View Count 5432 Natives are resilient and pest resistant, take less watering and care, and will reward you with an April through October blooming season. With some 250 native prairie plants (translate prairie as “sun-loving”) to choose from, which plants are the must-haves for the average garden?
Helping Kids Be Thankful for Nature 4/22/2015 9:35:00 AM View Count 5705 Our modern lives are busy, with work, school, errands and all kinds of organized activities – often making it hard to find time in natural areas. Make sure your kids – or any of your friends or family, really – can foster a love of and respect for nature, with these tips.
7 Things to Try this Week in Iowa’s Outdoors 4/10/2015 11:31:00 AM View Count 2824 Iowa's great outdoors is waking up from a long winter's sleep, and more seasonable temperatures make this a perfect time to explore.
The Mighty Mink: Cool Things You Should Know 2/13/2015 8:12:00 AM View Count 12971 Built much like its larger relative the otter, the mink has a long, sleek body about 2 feet long. It has short, stubby legs, a long neck, small ears and eyes and a long, thick tail. In fact, one third of the mink’s length is tail.
Things You Should Know About Spiders 10/30/2014 9:05:00 AM View Count 8279 Possibly the creepiest and crawliest of all Iowa’s critters, spiders are an often misunderstood and undervalued part of nature in Iowa.
Five water trails to explore this fall 9/4/2014 10:11:00 AM View Count 1854 If you’re looking to blaze a new trail this fall, consider hitting the water for something different. Iowa boasts a number of water trails, which offer a unique perspective on Iowa in autumn, from changing fall colors to wildlife.
10 Tips for Taking Your Kids Fishing for the First Time 8/6/2014 8:23:00 AM View Count 5321 Whether it’s a passion you’re hoping to pass down to the next generation, or just an idea to get the family out of the house for an afternoon, a fishing trip with your kids can be the stuff memories are made of. Keep the experience fun and positive with these handy tips.