Iowa—Sights along the Great River

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Planning Tips

  1. I’m a huge fan of Corps of Engineer campgrounds, but Iowa State Parks are some of the nicest in the US and charge no day-use fee as long as you are paying to camp.

  2. There is more in this area than just the POI listed on the map. Iowa City is a charming college town and should be visited, if you find yourself nearby.

  3. Dubuque, Davenport, Iowa City or even Cedar Rapids are all major metropolitan areas offering all the services or entertainment options you might require.

Highlights

From prehistory to the modern era, the banks of the Mississippi River have accumulated the signs geological change, annual migration and human settlement. The river has long provided habitat for a wide variety of wildlife a source of irrigation for crops and a means of transportation. As a result, the river valley contains an array of interesting natural and human artifacts making it a perfect destination for exploration…

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