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6 cool facts about northern bobwhite quail

Northern bobwhite quail were staple gamebirds for Midwestern settlers. Changes in the Midwestern landscape threatened their populations throughout the 1900s.

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Why don’t we have earthquakes in Iowa?

But Why? Helping adults answer children’s nature questions From the September/October 2011 issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine

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8 cool things you should know about rabbits

How much do you really know about rabbits? Check out the facts below to see why bunnies are important in Iowa and aroud the world.

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7 must-see waterfalls in Iowa State Parks

Get the full list of Iowa's waterfalls, how to get to each one, and ideas on other things to do in the area while on your waterfall tour.

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6 tips for cool-weather camping

Late-summer and fall camping can be some of the best times to go, with cooler temperatures and gorgeous fall colors at the campground.

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9 Cool Things You Should Know About Ducks

Ducks are one of the most recognizable bird families in the world thanks to their funky webbed feet, colorful plumage and big bills.

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7 Cool Facts to Know About Iowa Pelicans

You read that right, there are pelicans in Iowa! Hundreds spend their summers on Iowa wetlands, and large number nest on islands within the Mississippi River.

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4 Invasive Species You Can Eat in Iowa

Many invasive species are tasty - eating them helps reduce further proliferation in the environment. Learn to identify wild edibles from an experienced forager.

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Outdoor First Aid Tips for Dog Owners

According to a leading national survey, more than 54 percent of American households have a dog, and nearly 78 million dogs are pets across the nation.

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7 Cool Ways to Cut Your Summer Energy Use

As summer warms up, it’s easy to crank up the air conditioning to beat the heat. Check out these tipsto keep your home’s temperature low and your bills lower.

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7 Tips for Starting a Backyard Pollinator Garden

Small animals, including insects and hummingbirds, are responsible for the processes that bring us cotton for clothes to the strawberries in the supermarket.

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4 Lures That Walleye Can’t Resist

Elusive and defiant, walleye have duped even the most determined fanatics for decades. Struggle no more to wrangle in these clever beasts with these tips.

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4 Cool Things You Should Know About Mussels

Most people have seen the empty shell of a clam or mussel, but significantly fewer have seen the actual animals that live in there.