The Volga River Recreation Area is located in one of the most scenic parts of the state. Northeast Iowa is often referred to as "Little Switzerland...
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Mission Statement: The mission of the Elkader Historical Society is to both preserve a record of local history and to promote the public's interes...
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When the original Museum opened, it was to house the collection of hundreds of heirloom dolls belonging to two local sisters Blanche Baldridge and ...
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Backbone State Forest is adjacent to the northeast corner of Backbone State Park, 4 miles south of Strawberry Point. Access to these 186 acres of p...
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Backbone State Park was dedicated in 1920. It was Iowa's first state park and remains one of the most significant. Backbone is named for its narrow...
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Bixby consists of 184 acres of rugged algific slopes, mature hard wood forests and a trout stream. The area is for day use only. Perfect for a quie...
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It's getting to be that time of year! Grab your mittens, scarves, skis and poles and head to the hills! We've got great areas for you to ski. Plent...
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Mission
The Porter House Museum preserves and interprets its structures, grounds, and collections to inspire diverse audiences to share in the edu...
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Mission:
Vesterheim embodies the living heritage of Norwegian immigrants to America. Sharing this cultural legacy can inspire people of all backgr...
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The objectives of the Hub City Heritage Corporation are to encourage and promote the preservation and restoration of railroad memorabilia as pertin...
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The Bily Clocks Museum & Antonin Dvorak Exhibit has been a favorite attraction of young and old for many years. Visitors return year after year...
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History:The Marquette Depot Museum celebrates the town's railroad history with exhibits of historic railroad artifacts from the 1800's. Marquette w...
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In this area, Native Americans of the Woodland Culture of 800 to 1200 A.D. sculpted earthen "effigy" mounds on ridge tops, in the shapes of animals...
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About Us:
In the 1980s a small group of people began to discuss the formation of a historical society to preserve and interpret the rich and varie...
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