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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Iowa tourism officials estimate there are about 2500 miles of paved bicycle trails in the state and a new stretch of trail in northwest Iowa is adding to that tally. The trail runs from Spencer, ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Memorial Day weekend is typically considered the opening weekend for summer water recreation, but for some Iowans the thought of diving headfirst into a lake ...

A report from the Lake Restoration Program with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources details the completion of several years-long restoration projects in 2024 and outlines major project plans in ...

ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa (KTIV) - The Frozen Parrot, an artisanal gelato and pop shop on the Iowa Great Lakes, found success on a national stage last fall at the North American Ice Cream Association’s ...