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Posted in Iowa Nature May 02, 2016 by Michaela Kendall

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:

During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.

1. Take a stroll through Reiman Gardens in Ames, and check out the butterfly exhibit while you're there.

2. Have an afternoon picnic at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines.

3. Grab your pole and do some fishing at Pine Lake State Park in Eldora.

4. Admire the view at Eagle Point Park in Dubuque.

5. Relax and enjoy one of nature's finest works of art - Dunning's Spring Falls in Decorah.

6. Go for a riverboat ride on the Mississippi River in Dubuque.

7. Bike around the trails at Gray's Lake in Des Moines.

8. Pick your own fresh fruit at the Berry Patch in Nevada.

9. Or roam around the vineyard at Fireside Winery in Marengo.

10. End the day with an outdoor movie at one of Iowa's many drive-in theatres.

What are some more outdoorsy things that anyone in Iowa can do?

Michaela Kendall

Michaela is a born and raised Iowan. She writes for a newspaper by day, and writes content for websites by night. In her spare time, she enjoys reading a good book, or just binge watching Netflix.