At 1,000 points, the first 500 participants can receive a sticker designed by Iowa artist Naomi Friend. For 2,500 points, the first 300 can claim a free state park t-shirt.

Lake Anita State Park was constructed in the 1960s making it one of Iowa's newer state parks. The artificial lake is 171 acres big offering largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and more for fishing.

Lake Anita State Park was constructed in the 1960s making it one of Iowa's newer state parks. The artificial lake is 171 acres big offering largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and more for fishing.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial start of the outdoor summer recreation season, Iowa's parks are preparing for an influx of visitors. Palisades-Kepler State Park, among ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has made half of all campsites in each state park reservable, including a 50-50 split of electric and non electric sites, and sites with full hook-ups.