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Each month in 2021, one byway traveler will win a Byway Prize Package valued at approximately $200 which will include gift certificates for hotels, restaurants, attractions and more! Each check-in to a location on the passport earns you one entry into the monthly sweepstakes drawing.
January Grand Prize from the Iowa Valley Scenic Byway: One-night stay at the newly-renovated Hotel Millwright in Amana; gift certificate for two free desserts at The Indigo Room at the Hotel Millwright; $25 gift certificate to the Ox Yoke Inn in Amana and a $100 gift certificate to Amana Shops
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DELAWARE CROSSING SCENIC BYWAY

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Bluebird Trail: Start at old park office on 120th street or east gate lot. Fairly easy walking 1.5 mile trail.
Dedicated in 1920 as Iowa’s first state park, Backbone State Park is one of the most geographically unique locations in Iowa....
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Full bar service and made to order flatbreads & pizza. The BBQ kitchen Is open! Every week we’re adding delicious new items to our menu!
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2020 Update: When visitors first turn onto Quarry Hill Rd from College Dr, they will see a "road closed ahead" sign. The road is closed just past...
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Suggested Trail: Starting point is the Luster Heights Unit located off of HWY 364 on Luster Heights Rd. Follow the signs to the parking lot and look for trail maps. This 2.1 mile hike has corresponding numbers to follow (and on maps). From the the...
“Outside” magazine named the Backpack Trail at Yellow River State Forest the best hike in Iowa as part of their “America’s Top 50 Hikes – The Finest in Every State” article. Along with the Backpack Trail, all of the trails in Yellow River are open year-round and range from relatively easy hikes to moderate. You can also see Iowa’s only fire tower in this forest. Yellow River State Forest is perfect for anyone looking for a true backpacking experience or taking a great hike!
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Nelson Unit Loop Trail: Park by the South Bluff Nature Center. Follow the paved trail to the Butterfly Garden, then take Meadow Trail to a second trail on the left. Hike down to the Quarry Trail. At the bottom of the Quarry Trail is a bridge leading...
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Park at the Stone Shelter. Across street the trail on the far right side behind Info Kiosk is the woodland trail. This trail will loop you around to upper valley going under the Natural Bridge. Take staircase back up to parking lot.
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Pine Trail: Park at the playground, walk to closed portion of the road to the Pine Trail. Head south, cross the road and follow the Pine trail east until it intersects with the Prairie Trail, hike north to the parking area, walk along the edge of the...
Wapsipinicon State Park sits on the edge of the charming town of Anamosa, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of the park’s structures, including the stone arch bridge, lodge and shelters were handcrafted by prisoners from the nearby Anamosa State Penitentiary and remain historic icons to visit. Wapsipinicon is abundant in unique formations and geology, so make sure to take your time exploring the natural wonders of this state park.
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Bridal Veil Falls Icicles Hike: Park at the main parking lot, hike to overlook, take the Bridal Veil Trail by following the sidewalk to the left (north). The sidewalk turns into a half-mile wooden boardwalk. At the Myotis Trail fork, stay to the...
Famed for its majestic views of the Mississippi River, Pikes Peak State Park is one of Iowa's premier nature destinations. Located on a national scenic byway, the park features 11 miles of trails brimming with scenic bluffs and valleys. Walk the half-mile trail to see Bridal Veil Falls, hike to Point Ann overlooking the nearby town of McGregor or see where the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers meet atop a 500-foot bluff. A hiker's delight and one of the most picturesque regions in the state, Pikes Peak is a must for anyone wanting to see the breathtaking views of Iowa.
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Suggested Trail: Park at the sledding hill parking area above the Albany campground. Follow the road down the hill through the campground back to the old Albany bridge. This out-and-back trail is about 1.5 miles.
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