Posted in Iowa
August 15, 2020
Take This Unforgettable Road Trip To Experience Some Of Iowa’s Most Impressive Caves And Waterfalls
If you’re feeling cooped up, you’re not alone! Make time to get out there and see the beauty of the Hawkeye State. Take this road trip to discover the coolest waterfalls and caves in Iowa. You’ll spend a day on the road taking in the sights!
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The hike is fairly easy and just about two miles round trip, so plan to spend a little over an hour on this part of your day.
Learn more about this short trail here.
Learn more about this short trail here.

You can see the waterfall just a few steps from the parking lot. Most people choose to walk a little closer, but it won't take you more than five or ten minutes before you're right at the base of the falls.
Learn more about this pretty destination here.
Learn more about this pretty destination here.

Step inside this icy natural wonder to cool off! It's one of the most unique spots in Iowa and has ice inside for much of the year.
Read more about this one of a kind spot here.
Read more about this one of a kind spot here.

This trickling waterfall is one that many Iowans completely skip over when they visit the park, but it's so worth tracking down.
Read more about this natural wonder here.
Read more about this natural wonder here.

This park is home to several enormous caves, and you can walk a loop to see them all. The largest ones are more than 100 feet beneath the surface of the Earth!
See this impressive destination and learn more here.
See this impressive destination and learn more here.

Head to Bluff Lake Catfish Farm around the corner from the Caves and you'll find a waterfront dining spot with a view of a waterfall that serves up classic Midwestern fare.
Plan your dinner out by reading more here
Plan your dinner out by reading more here
Aren’t we so lucky to live here in the gorgeous Hawkeye State?
Address: Malanaphy Springs, Canoe, IA 52101, USA
Address: Ice Cave Rd, Decorah, IA 52101, USA
Address: Ice Cave Rd, Decorah, IA 52101, USA
Address: 9688 Caves Rd, Maquoketa, IA 52060, USA
Address: 9301 95th Ave, Maquoketa, IA 52060, USA