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6 Tips for Taking Your Kids Fishing in Your Neighborhood

A perfect daytime getaway is a fishing trip to a pond or lake in your neighborhood. Find a fishing spot near you with our Fish Local map.

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June 6, 2018
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5 cool things you should know about worms

While most of us dissected these critters in science class, how well do we remember our worm facts?

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May 15, 2018
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Build your own simple nest box for ducks

Get inspired to attract hooded mergansers and wood ducks to your area with these easy-to-make DIY nest box plans. They work best where these ducks love to nest.

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April 12, 2018
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Why doesn’t blaze orange give me away?

If you’re trying to sneak up on a deer or pheasant, possibly decked out in some camouflage, it may not seem to make sense to top it off with a neon orange vest.

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November 29, 2017
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10 hidden surprises at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

Tucked away in the southeast corner of the state, Lacey-Keosauqua is a bit of a hidden surprise in itself. But do you know about these other hidden gems?

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October 16, 2017
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8 hidden surprises at Pikes Peak State Park

Pikes Peak State Park may be known for its breathtaking views along the bluffs of the Mississippi River, but do you know about these “hidden surprises”?

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October 9, 2017
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7 cool things you should know about badgers

You don’t need to dig too deep to know catching a glimpse of a badger is a rare sight in Iowa.

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September 26, 2017
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7 of the most stunning views in Iowa State Parks

From incredible vistas to wildlife watching, Iowa's state parks offer some of the best ways to take in Iowa's beautiful sights.

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September 25, 2017
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7 things to know before you go tent camping

This list will prepare tent campers young and old, experienced or novice, with the knowledge to have a pleasant and well-prepared for adventure.

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August 28, 2017
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Campfire Cooking: Dutch Baby Pancakes

While the name may be misleading, the Dutch baby pancake is actually an Americanized knockoff of a traditional German breakfast treat called pfannkuchen.

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August 17, 2017
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How do fish breathe?

From the May/June 2017 issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine

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August 4, 2017
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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 hard to see, these animals are rarely seen in Iowa.

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August 4, 2017
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9 ways to save $$$, improve the air and breathe easier

Saving energy cuts air pollution, plus it saves money. Tips 1 to 5 are easy to do. Tips 6 to 9 deal with cars, a big source of pollution.

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May 3, 2017
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Be careful what you wishcycle in your recycling bin

The road to the recycling center is paved with good intentions. Like basketballs, bubble wrap and Styrofoam.

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April 20, 2017
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Build a Leopold bench

From the March/April 2017 Iowa Outdoors

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March 10, 2017

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