States Of The Union: This Is Iowa

Iowa State Parks

2020 marked the centennial year of Iowa State Parks. What began with the establishment of Backbone State Park near Strawberry Point in 1920 now envelops a wonderful network of 83 units statewide, providing an abundance of outdoor opportunity. Hiking trails, lakeside beaches, fishing, camping and more give visitors endless ways to get out and reconnect with Iowa's natural beauty. This gallery highlights my top images captured in Iowa State Parks; ever popular with those seeking fine art reflective of local hangouts, childhood memories, and favorite get away places.

A rainbow appears over the Coralville Reservoir as seen from the spillway at Iowa's Lake Macbride State Park. — Lake Macbride State Park

Yellow and orange speckled leaves line the trail in early autumn at Wildcat Den State Park near Muscatine, Iowa. — "Wildcat Gold"

Sunbeams filter through the forest canopy on a summer morning at Wildcat Den State Park, Iowa. — "Sanctuary"

Looking out from a subterranean vantage on a gorgeous autumn afternoon in Maquoketa Caves State Park, Iowa. — "Down in a Hole"

The Devil's Backbone Trail meanders beneath a deep green forest canopy in Iowa's oldest state park. — Backbone State Park

Wild geraniums near the mouth of Horsethief Cave in Iowa's Wapsipinicon State Park. — Wapsipinicon State Park

Fallen Redbuds rest on Mayapple leaves in Iowa's Red Haw State Park. — "Redbuds on Mayapples"

Fog parts along the river bottom on an October morning in Palisades-Kepler State Park, Iowa. — "Palisades"

Daybreak over Boyscout Island at Lake Manawa State Park near Council Bluffs, Iowa. — "Lake Manawa"

Golden fall color sets the forest aglow on a pleasant autumn afternoon in Wildcat Den State Park near Muscatine, Iowa. — Wildcat Den State Park

A small spring cascades from the mouth of a cave at Maquoketa Caves State Park in Jackson County, Iowa. — Maquoketa Caves State Park

Pink redbud blossoms line the trail on a foggy spring morning in Red Haw State Park, Iowa. — "Secret Realm"

"Godbeams"

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