Two popular state parks to host centennial celebrations this fall 8/27/2024 11:51:00 AM View Count 5632 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of both Pilot Knob State Park, Forest City, and Ledges State Park, Boone. Local community organizations are hosting September celebrations at each park to commemorate these special milestones.
Derecho-damaged trees focus of salvage timber sale at Pilot Knob State Park 9/26/2023 1:02:00 PM View Count 3842 FOREST CITY – A portion of Pilot Knob State Park will close Sept. 26 to allow for removal of trees in the southeast portion of the park. Visitors are asked to avoid the area east of the tower and south of the road, which will be closed for public use.
Gabrielson Wildlife Area offers visitors a glimpse of what Iowa may have looked like centuries ago 8/21/2018 12:43:00 PM View Count 7398 Forest City - The 800-acre Gabrielson Wildlife Management Area in northeast Hancock County is a unique mix of mature oak timber with wetlands dotting the savanna, prairies and hidden fens.