Bulletin. Iowa State Parks
Author: Iowa State Board of Conservation
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Published: 1923
Total Pages: 636
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Iowa State Board of Conservation
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Published: 1923
Total Pages: 636
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Rebecca Conard
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781609387136
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In 1920, Iowa dedicated its first two state parks. In the century since, the Iowa State Parks system has evolved into a broad array of lands and waters that represent a legacy of tireless stewardship. Iowa State Parks commemorates the origins of our state parks and the riches they offer in the present. The photo essays at the heart of this book feature the artistry of well-known nature photographers such as Carl Kurtz, Brian Gibbs, Don Poggensee, and Larry Stone. The images help tell the stories of Iowa's state parks, recreation areas, preserves, and forests. A historical overview sets the stage, followed by essays on key aspects of our park system.
Author: Iowa State Board of Conservation
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Published: 1919
Total Pages: 398
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Iowa State Conservation Commission
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Published: 1941
Total Pages: 36
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Iowa State Board of Conservation
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Published: 1920
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Robert Charles Wolf
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 232
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The new edition of the popular Enjoy Iowa's Recreation Trails includes updated information on 43 trails at 40 different locations. This trail guide provides details about Iowa's best recreation trails in a convenient, pocket-sized book.Trailheads, local attractions and amenities, and handicap accessibility are outlined for each trail. Also included on each trail are: detailed maps, fee schedules, and trail surface types.Sized to fit backpacks, fanny packs, bike bags, and glove compartments, this personal guide to Iowa's best trails is essential for everyone who loves Iowa's great outdoors.
Author: Rebecca Conard
Publisher: American Land & Life
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 408
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The author tells the story of the men and women who shaped Iowa's park and preserve system since its inception.
Author: Iowa State Board of Conservation
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2023-07-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781021471741
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This comprehensive report on the conservation of Iowa's historic, scenic, and scientific areas, compiled by the State Board of Conservation, provides a detailed look at some of the state's most remarkable natural and cultural treasures. From the graceful bluffs of the Mississippi River to the rolling prairies of the Great Plains, this book showcases the incredible diversity and beauty of Iowa's landscape. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Iowa Park and Forestry Association
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Published: 1902
Total Pages: 146
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Ruth Herzberg
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Published: 2001-12-01
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 1609380088
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Iowa state preserves system was created in 1965; a decade later, thirty preserves had been dedicated, including “six native prairies, a native White Pine stand, the state's only Sphagnum bog, a Balsam Fir stand, some of the oldest exposed rock outcrops in the world, an ancient fort, a fen, several Indian mound groups and a historical cemetery.” This new guide to all ninety Iowa state preserves—biological, geological, archaeological, historical, and scenic—describes the state's most treasured prairies and forests, quartzite outcrops and ice caves, and Indian mounds and wetlands as well as such historic sites as Fort Atkinson and Montauk. Each entry includes two-color, progressively scaled maps giving the location of the preserve within the state, within its county, relative to a nearby town (with a recommended driving route), and on the local landscape (using USGS 7.5-minute topo maps). Also included are written directions (using 911 street names and signs); a description of the preserve's size, features, and history; a list of nearby or similar preserves, parks, natural areas, and other attractions; recommended readings; and contact information. (There are a few exceptions for privately owned or fragile preserves.) For travelers, a map in the introduction numbers all the preserves both geographically and alphabetically by name. Although the preserves system emphasizes preservation rather than recreation, some preserves do have formal trails; some allow hunting, horseback riding, and canoeing; a few have museums or nature centers. This comprehensive guide allows visitors to plan active and informative visits to sites that highlight Iowa's natural and cultural heritage.