5 Natural Wonders Unique To The Hawkeye State That Should Be On Everyone's Iowa Bucket List
By Raymond Goldfield|Published May 31, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Some people who aren’t from the Hawkeye State might think this midwestern state is nothing but prairie. However, Iowans know this place is filled with amazing natural wonders – some dating back to long before humans walked this Earth. Here are five that will make for an epic Iowa road trip – or a long-term plan to witness every corner of the state’s natural history.
The complex cave network is full of some of the state's most impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations, and tours are available to get the full experience.
Have you visited any of these natural wonders of Iowa? Which other landmarks are on your personal bucket list? Most of these natural wonders are free and have open access, but make sure to visit the website of Crystal Lake Cave to learn about their tour offerings before you go.
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