Take This Unforgettable Road Trip To 4 Of Iowa's Least-Visited State Parks
By Raymond Goldfield|Published April 13, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Iowa is full of natural beauty, with over thirty state parks scattered throughout the Hawkeye State. Some, like Ledges State Park, are famous around the world and are packed with tourists every day. If you want to avoid the crowds but still want a unique Iowa experience, some of the state’s less-visited parks are packed with stunning views. This Iowa road trip will take you to four hidden gems.
Iowa's state parks make a great one-day road trip, and many nature fans may have never heard of these four.
At the close of a long road trip day, this is the perfect place to relax, take in the sunset, and enjoy Iowa's natural splendor far away from the hustle and bustle.
Have you taken your own road trip through Iowa’s state parks? Let us know any hidden gems you’ve discovered in the comments section. The state parks have many seasonal features, so make sure to keep tabs on the Iowa parks department and the state’s tourism bureau for regular updates.
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