Visit Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve

Beeds Lake Trail is a 2 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Hampton, Iowa.

This year for Earth day, I decided to hike one of my favorite trails near Waterloo, Robinson Bird Sanctuary. I love exploring this area during the spring season because of the beautiful Bluebell flowers that cover the woods. The colors are so bright and imaginative on the trail, it makes it feel as if you're hiking through a fairy tale. I wanted to capture the trails beauty during spring blosso...

Briggs Wood Park Waterfalls are Located 2.5 miles South of Webster City off Highway 17. It is very peaceful watching the water cascade over the rocks and into the stream below. If you follow the water down stream it will lead you to the Boone River. I arrived at the falls before sunrise because I wanted to have the soft light of the rising sun come from behind the falls. I photographed the fa...

After parking in the main lot by the Story County Conservation building, you can choose between two starting points. I recommend starting on the left side of the parking lot at the gravel road and closed yellow gate, as this is a better point for the end of your loop. Hike about 200 yards along this primary road through tall native grasses and beautiful wildflowers. Be sure to look for plentifu...

North Bear Creek is a 7.4 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Decorah, Iowa.