The Highest Road In Iowa Will Lead You On An Unforgettable Journey
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Rachel Morey Flynn
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It may seem a bit silly to try to talk about Iowa’s highest road. After all, this is a state without mountains and with the exception of the beautiful Loess Hills area and the north eastern section of our state, “flat” is a word people use often to describe our terrain.
Technically, every state has its own highest point. Ours is celebrated in the best possible way.
The road is SR 60. This north-south state highway starts near Le Mars at the freeway interchange with U.S. Route 75. It reaches up to the Iowa-Minnesota border.
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The land, donated to the county by the Sterler family, was once a family farm. The Sterlers worked the land for many years.
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There's now an informational kiosk here where you can learn about the Sterlers.
The five tall posts have signs pointing toward each state's highest point. Each sign also notes the distance you'd have to travel to get there.
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Have you been on Iowa’s highest road? Did you know it led to this cool park? Tell us about it in the comments.
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