Iowa is full of incredible natural wonders, but one state park is so incredible that you’ve really got to see it for yourself. While it’s been off-limits recently, it’s scheduled for a re-opening soon, and you’ll want to plan a trip down here in just a few weeks!
All summer long, the boardwalks at Maquoketa State Park have sat empty, as road construction and renovation have kept the park closed.
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Luckily, this stunning natural wonder hiding right in Iowa is re-opening in just a few weeks! The park’s scheduled to open on August 24.
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That means Iowans will have all fall to explore some of the coolest caves in the country.
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Middle and Upper Dancehall Caves are some of the most popular for hikers to check out.
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If you’re not claustrophobic, you can see what it’s like to hang out in a real, natural cave!
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There are other wonders throughout the park, like Iowa’s largest natural bridge.
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As you climb down into the caves, you’ll feel like you’re exploring a whole new world.
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The bright colors, serenity, and incredible landscape make this park feel like Brigadoon.
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Maquoketa Caves State Park is one of the Midwest’s most stunning places. For another great way to see Iowa’s incredible scenery, read This Winding Highway Reveals Iowa’s Bewitching Natural Beauty
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