Iowa’s state parks — visited by up to 16 million people a year — need more than $100 million in repairs for fixing leaking roofs and rotting shelters and updating sewage lagoons. And many of these ...

The state of Iowa is doing away with state park rangers as part of a recent state agency realignment plan under the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Park rangers will transition to conservation ...

Since 2008, Tyler and Katie DeMaris have been camping their way across Iowa’s state parks, continuing a theme from their own ...

The beginning of May marks the start of peak camping season in Iowa, and many of the state parks have made updates for this summer season. There are more than 4,400 campsites across Iowa's state parks ...

According to visitors, this Iowa gem is jam packed with nature and activities, from lakeside camping and fishing to scenic trails that keep you exploring.

Carefully curated from every corner of our beloved state, these Iowa state parks offer prime seating for the best shows of the autumn season. We're talking glowing yellows, burning oranges, and rusty ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Iowa state parks and state forests will host volunteers Saturday for clean up and maintenance projects in celebration of National Public Lands Day. Andy ...

DELAWARE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Following this week’s severe weather and flood warnings, several Iowa state parks are working to keep their activities open for Memorial Day Campers. “With the weather, ...

Governor Reynolds speaking at a bill signing ceremony today at Big Creek State Park. (RI photo) Lawmakers have directed the Iowa Natural Resources Commission to review how accessible state parks are ...

Iowa is home to 69 state parks. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, we'll review the challenges Iowa's state parks are facing — the budgets has remained flat, creating issues with upkeep and support ...

Over the past 35 years, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has awarded counties and towns, including the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, with a multitude of REAP grants. This year, ...