As you drive north into the park you can see Mariposa Lake on your left. Further into the park you will come upon a large gravel parking lot. To the west of the parking area is a picnic shelter, playground equipment, open grassy space and the lake. The park road continues on in a loop [...]
Ledges State Park
Sandstone cliffs and dense woodlands make Ledges State Park one of Iowa’s ...
Ashton-Wildwood County Park
Ashton-Wildwood County Park is located in northwestern Jasper County about 7 miles ...
Rock Creek State Park
Rock Creek State Park is all about fishing. Park features such as ...
Maquoketa Caves State Park
Turning off highway Y31 and onto 98th Street you will start the ...
Dolliver Memorial State Park
As you enter the park from the south on highway D33 the ...
Middle Raccoon River – P28 to Cowless Access
by mscott on 04. Nov, 2008 in Trip Reports
Everything was in our favor for this fall paddle on the Middle Raccoon. Thanks Lynn Aldridge with Central Iowa Paddlers for sending out a last minute invite for this trip. Temperatures were in the mid 60’s with a calm wind and water flow was excellent.
I was a little concerned the night before the trip since [...]
Ledges State Park – Pea’s Creek walk
by mscott on 19. Oct, 2008 in Trip Reports
I’m calling this a creek walk even though only half of the hike included the creek. Peas Creek is where my son and I lingered and it made a big impression on us. The creek was at the perfect flow for a manageable walk.
We strapped on our daypacks filled with lunch and water and began [...]
Lake Red Rock, IA – Wallashuch to Elk Rock
by mscott on 07. Oct, 2008 in Trip Reports
My first Red Rock paddle was more about the boat than the lake. This was the maiden voyage of my used Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro sit-on-top kayak. These kayaks are popular in California and Florida but fairly rare in Iowa. After months of searching I finally located one on a hog farm in Clarion, Iowa.
I [...]
Ankeny to Slater Trail
by mscott on 06. Oct, 2008 in Trails
The 12.5 mile Ankeny to Slater trail is officially open. The wide black-top path is well groomed and markings for crossings are abundant and clear. There’s not much shade until Sheldahl and the inclines are so slight that you can’t tell what a workout you are receiving. The scenery includes an array of birds, garter [...]
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Ledges State Park
15. Apr, 2009
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Middle Raccoon River – P28 to Cowless Access
04. Nov, 2008
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Maquoketa Caves State Park
09. Oct, 2008
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Ankeny to Slater Trail
06. Oct, 2008
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Rock Creek State Park
17. Oct, 2008
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Ledges State Park
15. Apr, 2009
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Mariposa Recreation Area
09. Apr, 2009
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Ashton-Wildwood County Park
14. Jan, 2009
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Middle Raccoon River – P28 to Cowless Access
04. Nov, 2008
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Ledges State Park – Pea’s Creek walk
19. Oct, 2008
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mscott: @dmdoug: I would recommend this hike in the fall o...
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mscott: @jes lovett: Horseback riding is not allowed in Le...
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jes lovett: Is there any horseback riding at Ledges? If not, w...
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dmdoug: That hike-in trail that goes down the hill takes y...
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mscott: Follow the trail for the hike-in tent sites in the...