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Meet Iowa's smallest owl

What has bright yellow eyes, weighs less than a lemon, and winters in Iowa? The northern saw-whet owl!

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2019's 10 fall favorite trout fishing streams

From easily accessible streams in state or county parks, to streams in Iowa’s most wild and remote natural spaces – there's a perfect spot for everyone.

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What makes an animal albino?

If you’ve ever spotted an abnormally white critter, or taken notice of its pink eyes, you may have seen an albino animal!

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5 Hidden Surprises at Wapsipinicon State Park

Wapsipinicon State Park is a hole-in-one. With the help of Park Manager Dennis Murphy, here’s five hidden surprises waiting to be explored at Wapsipinicon.

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How to choose the right life jacket

Life jackets are a must for water safety. Finding the right fit can be tricky. Here’s some helpful tips to find the right life jacket for you and your family.

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5 hidden surprises at Stone State Park

Nestled in northern Loess Hills overlooking the South Dakota and Iowa border, Stone State Park is rich in local history, diverse plant life and rugged terrain.

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Is it okay to look in a bird's nest?

This time of year is very busy outdoors. Birds are in the process of building and rebuilding nests, sitting on eggs or taking care of their young.

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Cool things you should know about jackrabbits

Once a well-known resident of Iowa’s grasslands, the white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii) calls Iowa home in lower numbers today due to loss of habitat.

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How to identify Iowa's eagles

Eagles are essentially massive hawks that are often seen perched in the open or soaring on very long broad wings.

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