From lakeside hikes and fishing to unique thrift finds and charming coffee spots, this Iowa Great Lakes escape blends ...

Staff from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be stocking trout at 18 lakes and ponds around the state soon. Up to 2000 rainbow trout will be released at each location. “They’re generally ...

Viking Lake State Park in Stanton, Iowa, is a favorite spot for outdoor lovers who want to combine relaxation with recreation ...

If you didn't think a landlocked Midwestern state like Iowa had lighthouses, then think again. You can find several, all of which are fully operational and utilized for navigation, along the shores of ...

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced Aug. 5 that nine Iowa soil and water conservation district partners will receive $451,176 ...

Fishing at Gray's Lake park in Des Moines on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Memorial Day weekend is typically considered the opening weekend for summer water recreation, but ...

These Iowa state parks are where you should go to see leaf peeping, if you want to see the fall colors in October ...

OKOBOJI, Iowa (KTIV) - “I remember Butch saying, ‘Debbie, it’s going to be the world’s largest fish house,’” says Debbie Parks, co-owner of Parks Marina It all started as 4 walls and a 10 by 20-foot ...

A DNR chart on pollution reduction for the Iowa Great Lakes. The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission is continuing a program with the state Ag Department that works to improve the watershed ...