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 [...]
Middle Raccoon River – P28 to Cowless Access
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
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
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 [...]
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Ankeny to Slater Trail
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
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Middle Raccoon River – P28 to Cowless Access
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Maquoketa Caves State Park
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Ankeny to Slater Trail
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Rock Creek State Park
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Ledges State Park
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Mariposa Recreation Area
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Ashton-Wildwood County Park
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Middle Raccoon River – P28 to Cowless Access
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Ledges State Park – Pea’s Creek walk
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mscott: @dmdoug: I would recommend this hike in the fall o...
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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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