According to the Iowa Adventure Pass website, each pass offers free entry for two adults and two children unless otherwise ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued "swimming not recommended" advisories for three beaches at state parks ...

The number of miles of water trails throughout Central Iowa officially increased by 20 on Thursday with the designation of ...

State representatives approved a budget from the Senate on Tuesday that would increase funding for agriculture and natural ...

The Iowa DNR is inviting photographers to enter their photos in the America's State Parks Photo contest, hosted by the ...

While Iowa doesn't have any "national parks" akin to a Yellowstone or a Yosemite National Park, it does have four National Park Service-affiliated areas in the state. These are: Effigy Mounds ...

This event encourages families throughout Iowa to go to various parks and spend the first day of the year together while hiking and enjoying Iowa scenery. Over 40 state parks in Iowa are hosting some ...

Many of Iowa's state parks have accessibility issues, a former DNR manager's assessment finds. That makes it difficult for people with disabilities to enjoy the state parks. The assessment found ...

Get lost in Iowa’s beautiful state parks. Iowa, with its rolling hills, lush forests, and scenic waterways, offers a wealth of outdoor experiences for nature lovers. The state’s diverse landscape is ...

Iowa is home to 69 state parks. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, we'll review the challenges Iowa's state parks are facing — the budgets has remained flat, creating issues with upkeep and ...

Two Iowa state parks were recently noted for their beautiful views, joining a list that includes Cape Cod, Manhattan’s skyline, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. Pikes Peak State Park and the ...

State officials have unveiled the ... with mental or substance use disorders. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services released a map of the seven districts that will make up the new ...