83 Ways to Explore the Outdoors in Iowa

For Sally Ortgies parks are both a passion and profession. She and her husband visited all of Iowa’s 83 state parks and recreation areas.
Restoring a Legacy

Marianne Fons and her daughter Rebecca refused to let a local historic theater become a memory of the past.
On the Move

Former professional skateboarder Mike Vallely moved to Iowa for the state’s recreation opportunities.
Connecting the Dots

Sally Ortgies and her husband set out to visit and explore Iowa’s many parks.
Mexico to Iowa: Hernandez Finds New Beginnings

For Francisco Hernandez, it’s the journey rather than goals achieved that has meant the most.
Lasting Legacy

Since 1951, more than a million have enjoyed the Sanford Museum and Planetarium — for free.
Take Two

Historic Iowa theaters are creating new memories for these rural communities.
Proving Value in Iowa’s Landscape

Joel Bryan shows visitors they don’t have to leave Iowa to find great outdoor adventures.
Artfully Growing

For artist Zack Jones, Malvern is more than just his hometown — it’s also his canvas.
Linking the Future and Past

Hausbarn-Heritage Park in Manning, Iowa links the city’s German history with its future.