posted Apr 11, 2022
The Raccoon River Valley Trail, a National Recreation Trail, is a very well known and popular destination in Iowa and the Midwest.
published Mar 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Spring is in the air, and it is the perfect time to explore nature and view wildlife on our nation’s National Recreation Trails. Wildflowers are starting to bloom, birds are out in abundance, the weather is getting warmer, and these NRTs are some of the best trails out there to experience it all.
posted Mar 26, 2018
The 400 mile long Des Moines River Water Trail that runs from Estherville to the Mississippi River, is an extremely scenic stream. There are two trail sections - the North Section (Cottonwood to Birdland Park Access) and the South Section (Harriet St. to Yellow Banks).
posted Mar 26, 2018
Located south of Dubuque along the Mississippi River, the 20-mile trail system provides opportunities for recreation as well as environmental education.
posted Mar 26, 2018
A 12-mile rail trail through rolling hills, river bottom wetlands, and remnant prairies of central Iowa.
posted Mar 26, 2018
Set in rugged terrain surrounding the Coralville Reservoir on the Iowa River, the trail is managed by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
posted Mar 26, 2018
Trail partnerships and community support have made this a successful and popular trail.
posted Mar 26, 2018
A key connection between urban Des Moines and the surrounding rural landscape, this 16.5-mile scenic rail-trail offers trail users the opportunity to journey through Iowa history.
posted Mar 26, 2018
The 400 mile long Des Moines River Water Trail that runs from Estherville to the Mississippi River, is an extremely scenic stream. There are two trail sections - the North Section (Cottonwood to Birdland Park Access) and the South Section (Harriet St. to Yellow Banks).
published Sep 2012
This popular trail system is one of several projects recognized for excellence in the tourism industry at the recent Iowa Tourism Conference.
Cedar View Trail bridge. The four tree forms repeat throughout the 380 foot bridge, helping to visually connect the bridge to its environment and to frame the views of the creek and woodlands; Fairfield, IA; Artist: Judy Bales
Cedar View Trail bridge. The four tree forms repeat throughout the 380 foot bridge, helping to visually connect the bridge to its environment and to frame the views of the creek and woodlands; Fairfield, IA; Artist: Judy Bales
Cedar View Trail bridge. The four tree forms repeat throughout the 380 foot bridge, helping to visually connect the bridge to its environment and to frame the views of the creek and woodlands; Fairfield, IA; Artist: Judy Bales
