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.

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 ...

Iowa's first state park sets the bar high for beautiful views of the Driftless Area.

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?