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Places to Go

Hiking & Biking Trails

Explore thousands of miles of DNR managed trails.

Iowa State Parks

Find an Iowa State Park near you and be sure to get the latest park closure information before you go.

Paddling Trails

Find maps and access points for designated water trails.

OHV Parks

Learn about Iowa’s eight parks for off-road vehicles and get the latest OHV park closure information before you go.

Wildlife Management Areas

Explore our Wildlife Areas, which are available for recreational use every day of the year.

Shooting Ranges

Practice safely at these Iowa shooting ranges.

Iowa will be touched by the total eclipse

FREMONT COUNTY, Iowa -- On Monday, millions of Americans and visitors from around the world will flock to a 70-mile wide path, stretching from Portlan...
Zebra mussels found in Carter Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is watching Carter Lake after juvenile zebra mussels were recently found in a water sample collected by...
12 Mile Lake reclaims its reputation

This is one lake that’s hit its stride.
Water level to drop at Diamond Lake ahead of renovation this fall

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is planning a repeat of a successful restoration effort on Diamond Lake in Dickinson County. The DNR wi...
Vote now for Iowa's best attraction

Both Maquoketa Caves and Pikes Peak state parks have been picked as “best Iowa attractions” by USA TODAY for their 10Best Readers’ Choice contest c...
9 animals you probably won’t see in Iowa

Whether they are on the endangered species list, only come out during certain times of the year, or are simply hard to see, these animals are rarely s...
How do fish breathe?

Humans and fish both require oxygen to survive. The difference is, we get our oxygen through air while fish get it through water.
Meeting to discuss proposed bird conservation area in Lower Loess Hills set for Aug. 17

HAMBURG – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will discuss its proposed designation of the region that includes Waubonsie State Park and R...

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Events

Aug 18 - Rinehart100 at Volga River SRA

Aug 24 - Monthly Night Hike at Prairie Rose State Park

Aug 25 - Beach Yoga

Aug 26 - Hike Through Time at Springbrook State Park

Sep 1 - Beach Yoga

Sep 2 - Sing/Play Along with Us @ McIntosh Woods State Park

Sep 3 - Pollinators and Monarchs, Oh My! at Springbrook State Park

Sep 7 - Evening Paddles at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

Full DNR Events Calendar

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