Banner Lakes At Summerset
- Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park, Iowa?s newest state park, is nestled in the rolling landscape between Des Moines and Indianola on Highway 65/69, within minutes of the state?s largest metro area. Many locals remembe... wildernet.com
Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge
The Raccoon River is a tributary of the Des Moines River in central Iowa in the United States. As measured from the longest of its three forks, it is 200 mi (322 km) long. Via the Des Moines River, it is part of the water... citysearch.com
Gay Lea Wilson Trail/4-mile Creek Greenway Trail
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Lake Ahquabi Campground
Ahquabi, a Sauk and Fox word for ?resting place,? is an apt name for the park, given its popularity among migratory songbirds. Warblers arrive in multitudes in early spring to take a breather on their journey north, and at le... trails.com
Saylorville Lake
The Saylorville Lake Project is 26,000 acres, which stretches for over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. A wide variety of recreational activities are available including fishing, picnic areas with group shelters, ... recreation.gov
Walnut Woods State Park
- Walnut Woods encompasses 260 acres of wooded bottomland along the Raccoon River. Within the park lies a large surviving natural stand of black walnut trees. More than 90 species of birds have been identified along the nu... wildernet.com
Clive Greenbelt Trail
The Clive Greenbelt Trail meanders along the northern bank of Walnut Creek through the Des Moines suburbs of Windsor Heights and Clive. Because of the many twists and turns on the high-traffic trail, cyclists should watch ... traillink.com