Stephens State Forest is located in south-central Iowa and is divded into seven unit totaling over 15,000 acres. The forest is dispersed over five ...
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Red Haw State Park has an additional 229 acres south of the existing park designated for public hunting. This area offers upland opportunities and ...
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The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the state of Iowa on April 25, 1986, for t...
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About
The first museum was opened May 5, 1928 in the Drake Free Public Library. By May 28, 1929, the society was organized with 45 charter m...
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Elk Rock State Park is located on Lake Red Rock, one of Iowa's large impoundments. The area had been inhabited by Native Americans dating back more...
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A 115-acre man-made lake has a large sandy beach and offers unsupervised swimming. Boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats are available for rent th...
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About Us
The National Balloon Museum dedicates itself to providing the public with a comprehensive understanding of ballooning and its history thr...
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The Air Power Museum's mission is to preserve our aviation heritage as well as educate both present and future generations about that heritage. The...
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History:
Founded in 1844, the Nelson homestead is one of the premier historic attractions in Mahaska County. The property, maintained by the Mahas...
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Lake Wapello's 1,150 acres could easily be called the "country club" of Iowa's state parks. The beautiful wooded hillsides, shaded picnic areas and...
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Mission
The mission of the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center is to preserve, promote, and perpetuate the heritage of service, sacrifice,...
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Fishing on the 64-acre lake for bass, northern pike, tiger muskie, channel catfish, bluegill and crappie is a popular sport. The lake's timbered wa...
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History:In 1973, Jasper County was one of only five of Iowa's ninety-nine counties that failed to have an organization charged with the responsibil...
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Lake Keomah State Park is 366 acres of beautiful woods and water. Lovely shaded picnic areas are nestled between the arms of the 83 acre man-made l...
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Mission and GoalsSCI's mission is to be the highest quality resource inspiring scientific exploration through interactive education, exhibits, and ...
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A grand manor home built in 1877 by prominent businessman Hoyt Sherman; the structure is now a museum and performing arts center. The original hous...
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Walnut Woods encompasses 260 acres of wooded bottomland along the Raccoon River. Within the park lies a large surviving natural stand of black waln...
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Mission Statement:
The mission of the Wapello County Historical Society is to identify, collect, and preserve the manifestations of Wapello County...
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