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Experience Iowa's natural beauty and all the fun our state parks offer. Make your online reservation for state park cabins, camping sites, shelters and lodges.
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) is an international program aimed primarily at women, but is an opportunity for anyone 18 years or older to learn outdoor skills usually associated with hunting and fishing, but useful for many outdoor pursuits. Check out the BOW Brochure for more information!
The workshop is for you if...
The goal of the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) scholarship program is to broaden participation in the weekend workshop to women 18 years old and older who would be unable to attend without financial assistance. BOW encourages anyone to apply for a scholarship. However, preference will be given to first-time attendees and those promoting diversity in outdoors education across the state through their community affiliations, culture, region, and/or profession.
Photography - Jeff Barnes, BOW 2017
NWTF - Eastern Wild Turkey
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May 3-5, 2019PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center, Burlington
May 1-3, 2020Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center, Indianola
April 23 - 25, 2021Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center, Indianola
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Pingora Outdoors Presents: Section Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail
In northeastern Minnesota, the Superior Hiking Trail traverses 296 miles of rugged landscape and beautiful vistas of Lake Superior. The most popular and arguably more scenic sections of the Superior Hiking Trail start north of Duluth. Join Pingora Outdoors as we backpack a section of the Superior Hiking Trail. We will make our way from Split Rock Lighthouse State Park to Tettegouche State Park.
Unplug from technology, make new friends, and get ready for new experiences and scenic views! We will take time to snap photos, play in the water and learn how to camp and cook as a group. Backpacking with Pingora Outdoors by your side will be an unforgettable adventure for all!
Join us for a day at the range to learn to shoot a shotgun or refine skills! The day will focus on teaching basic shotgun safety, shooting techniques, range etiquette and how to shoot trap and skeet. All firearms and ammunition will be provided. Once the shooting is done, the instructors will teach you how take apart, clean and store the firearms.
Pingora Outdoors Presents: Section Backpacking at Yellow River State Park
Myth: Iowa has no wilderness. Fact: Upend your preconceptions and head out on a 14.3 mile loop through 8,503 acres of crinkle carpet topography, plunging ravine and sandstone bluff with wildlife all around!
Join Pingora Outdoors as we teach the introductory skills to backpacking.
Join us on the range to learn about different types of handguns and rifles, rifle and pistol safety, shooting techniques, range etiquette, rifle and pistol uses, and equipment needs. Additionally, we’ll discuss safe handling, use and storage of handguns. We’ll spend most of the session outside on the range, so please dress accordingly. We will be shooting .22 caliber and 9 mm pistols, in addition to .22, .243 and .308 rifles. Firearms, eye and ear projection, and ammunition will be provided. If you have your own shooting glasses or ear protection, please bring it.Once the shooting is done, the instructors will teach you how take apart, clean and store the firearms.
Pingora Outdoors Presents: Intro to Canoe Camping on the Des Moines River
Iowa is known for its scenic rivers. Most people have only ever experienced these rivers during the day. Did you know that you can actually camp on designated sandbars, turning your canoe trip into a multi-day canoeing adventure? Join Pingora Outdoors as we teach you the basics of Canoe Camping. How to do it safely and how to fall in love with some of Iowa’s best kept secrets.
A supportive environment of fellow women is the backdrop for a workshop that embraces time on the water. We'll be kayaking, wild edible foraging, and exploring the night sky, among many other activities. Space is limited so get registered today so you don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Join us for a great weekend hunting wild edibles and squirrels, learning to make baskets and soap, and rock climbing and kayaking in Eastern Iowa with Naturalists from Jones, Jackson, Dubuque and Cedar Counties! The workshop will start at 5:30pm on Friday, September 13th and run through 4:00pm on Saturday, September 14th.
Pingora Outdoors Presents: Section Backpacking the Ozark Highlands Trail
Enjoy stunning fall colors in the most remote and scenic regions of the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. Explore some of the area’s breathtaking mountains and intimate valley floors, experiencing gorgeous views and lush deciduous forest along the way.
As always, your Pingora Outdoors guides will be with you every step of the way. We will provide instruction on any and all backcountry skills you’d like to learn including cooking, backcountry camping, and navigation.