The Hawkeye State is brimming with natural beauty. From river bluffs to rolling hills and scenic lakes to breathtaking overlooks, Iowa has every kind of hike. For many people, sweeping plains are the ...

With more caves than any other state park in the region, and six miles of lush hiking trails, this park is a must-visit for those in the Midwest.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. As soon as we entered the dense woods on a torrid, humid day, we were immediately enveloped in cool air.

Across Iowa, a total of 83 parks and recreation areas — including 21 that are managed through lease agreements with counties and municipalities — invite visitors to experience tens of thousands of ...

It’s show-and-tell time for Maquoketa Caves State Park. “I’m ready to show off the hard work we did this summer,” Park Ranger Scott Dykstra said. “We’ve had a lot of calls from people asking when it ...