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Two popular state parks to host centennial celebrations this fall

• 8/27/2024 11:51:00 AM
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2024 marks the 100th anniversary of both Pilot Knob State Park, Forest City, and Ledges State Park, Boone. Local community organizations are hosting September celebrations at each park to commemorate these special milestones.

Ledges State Park 100th anniversary kickoff event Dec. 21

• 12/12/2023 12:02:00 PM
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BOONE, Iowa – 2024 will mark the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Ledges State Park. Iowa DNR staff and members of Friends of the Ledges will host a 100th anniversary kick-off event on Dec. 21, at the Boone City Hall Auditorium, 923 8th Street, in Boone. Doors open at 6 p.m., with a short presentation at 6:30. The event is free to attend.

Ledges State Park annual meeting held virtually on Jan. 14

• 1/12/2021 12:56:00 PM
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Ledges State Park will host its annual meeting virtually at 6:30 p.m., on Jan. 14.

Ramsey Subaru donating $1,000 to Ledges State Park at April 24 ceremony

• 4/23/2019 3:16:00 PM
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Madrid, Iowa – Ledges State Park is receiving a $1,000 donation from Ramsey Subaru, of Urbandale, that will be presented during a ceremony on Wed., April 24 at 11 a.m.

Ledges State Park campground to reopen December 1

• 11/27/2018 11:45:00 AM
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The Ledges State Park campground will reopen on Saturday, December 1, following a renovation project that has kept it closed for all of 2018 season.

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

Flooding forces RAGBRAI to re-route around popular state park

• 7/12/2018 2:15:00 PM
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MADRID, Iowa -- Recent high rainfall totals throughout central and northwest Iowa have led to flooding of the Des Moines River and high lake levels at Saylorville Reservoir. This flooding is having a significant impact on the lower areas of Ledges State Park, which is slated to host the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) on Tuesday, July 24th.

Public meeting to highlight successes of 2017 and projects for 2018 at Ledges State Park

• 1/16/2018 2:14:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources at Ledges State Park will host an annual public meeting on Thursday, January 18th at the Boone City Hall auditorium (923 8th Street; Boone, IA 50036) to discuss upcoming projects of 2018

Rains closing park and forest trails, damages Ledges State Park Road

• 4/18/2017 12:16:00 PM
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While recent rains have cause minimal impact to state parks, people planning park visits are reminded to check current conditions before heading out.

Six Iowa state parks to host University of Iowa wildlife camps

• 3/7/2017 12:11:00 PM
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This summer, six Iowa state parks will host University of Iowa Wildlife Camps for families living near the parks. The popular conservation education day camp program will be offered at Maquoketa Caves, Mines of Spain, George Wyth, Springbrook, Viking Lake and Ledges state parks.

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.