Warnings about bacteria in the water are posted at 13 Iowa beaches this week. Water samples from Backbone State Park in ...

Backbone State Park swimming not recommended for holiday weekend. Water near its beach was among a handful with high bacteria concentrations. Jared Strong. May. 23, 2025 11:44 am.

Backbone State Park. Clip: Season 1 Episode 110 | 2m 40s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Iowa's first state park sets the bar high for beautiful views of the Driftless Area. 06/05/2024.

For one of those "this is Iowa?" experiences, you can't beat a trip to Backbone State Park -- particularly in the fall. Last October my sons and I camped at the park one weekend -- not nearly long ...

Heavy rains and storms that pummeled Iowa earlier this week have caused state parks to close in some areas. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said it is urging park visitors to plan in ...

Once you are done eating, Backbone offers a 21-mile trail system, boat rentals and fishing. Picnic shelters are for rent at Backbone State Park via the Iowa DNR's reservation website.. Backbone ...

Picnic shelters are for rent at Backbone State Park via the Iowa DNR's reservation website. Backbone State Park's address is 1347 129th St., Dundee. Where is Brushy Creek State Recreation Area?