The tree climbing competition, hosted annually by the Iowa Arborists Association, encourages camaraderie and attracts a “unique breed of people.”
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The tree climbing competition, hosted annually by the Iowa Arborists Association, encourages camaraderie and attracts a “unique breed of people.”
Wild Side column: The weather and the fishing were near perfect over the holiday weekend
Today’s Jens Jensen is stewarding the relatively new Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park, named for his ancestor. It’s nestled into the grounds of the Museum of Danish America. Located in the tiny town of Elk Horn, about 200 miles west of Cedar Rapids, the museum is emerging as a fascinating place for people of all ethnic backgrounds to visit.
The Nature Call: It was a good trip to Grovers Creek for fishing and contemplation
In this piece — part of a series from The Gazette and the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk — a look at how love of birds, whether for sport or food, has fueled the push to restore Minnesota wetlands that were once drained.
The ‘orange fish’ is bad to some, but Wild Side columnist Orlan Love is indifferent to bottom-feeder
Along with fly, ice and sport fishing, Iowans would be able to legally catch catfish with their bare hands under a bill being considered by state lawmakers.
These Iowa fishermen find a beautiful spot in Arizona, but no fish
New friendships were forged in this anticipated outing
Outdoor recreation is Iowa’s top source of tourism and accounts for $8 billion annually in economic output, according to a recent study.
Hot fishing spots and how to snatch a good haul are top secrets on the water
Robins, red-wing blackbirds, geese and open water fishing are good signals
Wild Side column: Warmer weather already has brought first signs of maple syrup season
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