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The trail has fun swoopy spots.
May 1, 2024 near West De…, IA
People walking the main trail along the Des Moines River.
May 1, 2024 near Johnston, IA
Lost Lake
Apr 21, 2024 near Boone, IA
Peas Creek
Apr 21, 2024 near Boone, IA
Ledges Table Rock Trail
Apr 21, 2024 near Boone, IA
Looking north on the path on south side.
May 1, 2023 near Eldora, IA
South side looking south.
May 1, 2023 near Eldora, IA
Fall looking south toward the dam.
May 1, 2023 near Eldora, IA
Koser Spring Lake.
Aug 13, 2022 near Cherokee, IA
MHI trail-facing south.
Aug 13, 2022 near Cherokee, IA
MHI trail.
Aug 13, 2022 near Cherokee, IA
There are outcroppings along the bridge to get this view.  It's not for people who have an issue with heights.  :)  It's about 13 stories high (40 meters)
Apr 12, 2020 near Madrid, IA
The river was way above flood stages for weeks, I've seen many other pics of normal river levels and there's no water on any of this land in those pics!
Apr 12, 2020 near Madrid, IA
The art welded on the bridge simulates the look of a mine shaft, used to represent the local mining operations from long ago.
Apr 12, 2020 near Madrid, IA
The bridge access hike is kinda steep in one location, but overall a pretty nice connection to check out the bridge over the Des Moines River.
Apr 12, 2020 near Madrid, IA
Geese on the ice
Dec 26, 2018 near Eldora, IA
Water crossing
Dec 26, 2018 near Eldora, IA
Beautiful water crossing nearing the cement trail
Dec 26, 2018 near Eldora, IA
A beautiful splash of color!
Aug 22, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
The biology department and volunteers take care of these raised beds along the trail. It is packed with biodiversity.
Aug 22, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
There are plenty of benches along the Tallgrass Trail for visitors to rest, and simply enjoy the view.
Aug 22, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
View of the Visitor/Learning Center from the Tallgrass Trail.
Aug 22, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
Near the fence-line of the bison enclosure, along the Tallgrass Trail.
Aug 22, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
Great bridges on this trail!
Aug 21, 2017 near Indianola, IA
On the Basswood trail walking up to the turn, that leads you to the spot where you turn right to get to the pond. Early August.
Aug 16, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
The reflection from the water was stunning.
Aug 16, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
Beautiful pond, that was alive with frogs and tadpoles.
Aug 16, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
Woodland canopy in early August.
Aug 16, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
Entrance to the Basswood Trail in early August.
Aug 16, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
Bur oak tree, along the savanna trail.
Aug 16, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
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