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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
Cat tails along the edge of frozen Mozinga Lake.
Feb 2, 2022 near Maryville, MO
Cat tails along the edge of frozen Mozinga Lake.
Feb 2, 2022 near Maryville, MO
Trees emerging through the frozen surface of Mozinga Lake.
Feb 2, 2022 near Maryville, MO
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
Picture of course
Jan 2, 2019 near Kirksville, MO
Sunrise over the lake
Jan 2, 2019 near Kirksville, MO
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
Wonderful summer outing along the Savanna trail.
Aug 16, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
Beautiful walk, that shows the process of restoring an Oak Savanna. The tree on the right is marked to be removed.
Aug 16, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
The beginning of the Savanna trail, taken in the beginning of August.
Aug 16, 2017 near Prairie…, IA
There's a new, freshly cut section of the Long Creek Trail that you've got to check out.
Apr 13, 2017 near Coon Ra…, IA
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