Posted in Iowa June 18, 2018 by

The Underrated Iowa Spring That Just Might Be Your New Favorite Summer Destination

Burlington, Iowa is one of the state’s best-kept secrets. This charming town is home to unique shops, delicious restaurants, and the world’s most crooked street! One treasure that’s hiding in this town is Black Hawk Springs at Crapo Park. This natural spring has a unique history and is a wonderful place to sit and relax on a hot summer day.

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Crapo Park is a beautiful park in the city of Burlington that has a lake, trails, and even an arboretum .
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One of the natural wonders hidden in this park is a stunning natural spring that's sure to become a favorite summer destination.
Black Hawk Spring was named after Chief Black Hawk, who was the leader of a Sauk tribe in the area.
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Black Hawk's people used the spring as a source of natural water for generations.
Today, you can hike right to Black Hawk Spring and Cave!
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The beautiful cascading waterfall leading from the spring is the perfect backdrop to a summer picnic, and the cool spring water is a great place to dip your toes in and cool off.
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You can also meander into Black Hawk Cave itself! Keep an eye out for bats!
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The view from the cave is one of the most unique in Iowa, and the chilly water means this is always a good spot to cool off and hide from the hot summer sun.

You can find Black Hawk Spring and Cave at Crapo Park, 2800 Madison Ave, Burlington, IA 52601.