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Iowa DNR to host open house on Backbone State Park forest stewardship plans

• 11/7/2023 11:58:00 AM
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MANCHESTER -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting an open house to discuss forest stewardship plans for Backbone State Park and Forest, from 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 15, at the Environmental Field Office, in Manchester. The public is invited to attend.

Backbone State Park celebrates 100 years with dedication ceremony, sign unveiling

• 7/28/2020 12:29:00 PM
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DUNDEE, IA – With the 100th anniversary of Iowa state parks in full swing, Backbone State Park celebrated its centennial with a re-dedication ceremony on Friday, July 24. Local community members joined Governor Kim Reynolds, DNR Director Kayla Lyon and park staff for the ceremony, which took place in front of the park’s newly renovated Beach Lodge. 

Iowa DNR receives $650,000 grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

• 12/12/2019 1:09:00 PM
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DUNDEE, Iowa -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been awarded $650,000 from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to be used at Backbone State Park for infrastructure updating in coordination with the rededication of the park during the centennial celebration year coined, Parks 2020.

DNR investigating fish kill in Backbone State Park trout streams

• 9/30/2019 11:48:00 AM
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DUNDEE – DNR staff investigated a fish kill in Backbone State Park Sept. 28 after trout anglers reported seeing dead fish in Richmond Springs and Fenchel Creek.

Several state parks impacted by recent heavy rains, flash flooding

• 9/4/2018 1:14:00 PM
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Several state parks are experiencing impacts from the recent heavy rainfall forcing closures of the parks and many trails

Backbone State Park open, no flood damage

• 7/9/2018 8:11:00 AM
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DUNDEE, Iowa – Backbone State Park is open for park visitors and received no flood damage from the many recent rounds of severe weather.

Backbone State Park voted top mom-approved place to fish and boat in Iowa

• 6/19/2018 1:29:00 PM
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Backbone State Park, south of Strawberry Point, has been recognized among the Top 50 Mom-Approved Places to Fish and Boat, according to the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF).

7 Things to Do in Iowa’s State Parks This Summer

• 7/2/2015 6:45:00 AM
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Whether you're interested in just relaxing or getting adventurous, Iowa State Parks have something for everyone this summer.

7 Things To Do in Iowa's Outdoors This Week

• 5/15/2015 10:01:00 AM
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While the cool weather forecasted for this week doesn’t seem to herald in the unofficial start of summer, it’s still a great time to get outside. If you’re looking for some new or different ideas to explore Iowa’s outdoors, we have a suggestion for each day of the holiday week: