Posted in Iowa May 02, 2016 by

10 Epic Outdoorsy Things In Iowa Anyone Can Do

There’s nothing better than getting outside and getting some fresh air on a beautiful spring or summer day. Whether you like hiking or biking or relaxing by the lake, here are 10 outdoorsy things in Iowa that anyone can do:

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1. Take a stroll through Reiman Gardens in Ames, and check out the butterfly exhibit while you're there.
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2. Have an afternoon picnic at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines.
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3. Grab your pole and do some fishing at Pine Lake State Park in Eldora.
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4. Admire the view at Eagle Point Park in Dubuque.
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5. Relax and enjoy one of nature's finest works of art - Dunning's Spring Falls in Decorah.
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6. Go for a riverboat ride on the Mississippi River in Dubuque.
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7. Bike around the trails at Gray's Lake in Des Moines.
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8. Pick your own fresh fruit at the Berry Patch in Nevada.
Berry Patch Farm, Iowa/Facebook
9. Or roam around the vineyard at Fireside Winery in Marengo.
Fireside Winery/Facebook
10. End the day with an outdoor movie at one of Iowa's many drive-in theatres.
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What are some more outdoorsy things that anyone in Iowa can do?