DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has about $9.6 million annually of state appropriated money to improve water quality and recreational opportunities ...

“Many paddlers, especially those just starting out, don’t realize how cold the water really is,” said Todd Robertson, Iowa ...

Iowa boasts a lake that was formed by the remains of glaciers that once blanketed the area, and its namesake town is a great ...

Iowa may not be a state most think of for outdoor lakeside fun, but perhaps it should be, as evidenced by this overlooked ...

Storm Lake, Iowa, is exactly that kind of delightful surprise – a lakeside gem that somehow manages to stay under the radar while offering everything you could want in a getaway. The name “Storm Lake” ...

When it comes to outdoor gear, having the best camping tent tops the list of must-haves for any camper. As long as you’re not a minimalist hammock camper, you need one to sleep comfortably outdoors.

Nestled just outside the small town of Solon lies Lake Macbride State Park, a sprawling 2,180-acre natural paradise that somehow remains one of Iowa’s best-kept secrets. When you think of breathtaking ...

Bank Iowa will celebrate the opening of its 24th Iowa location with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Monday, June 2, in Clear Lake.