The Nature Call: This bike ride included 3 parks, 3 distinct routes in Dubuque County
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
The Nature Call: This bike ride included 3 parks, 3 distinct routes in Dubuque County
Wild Side column: A day after losing a big bass on the Wapsi, the author redeems himself
Summer is a popular time for fishing trips across Iowa, but how can anglers be sure they’ll catch fish? And how does the state maintain a fish population that allows for fishing? Those questions can be answered by Iowa’s fish hatcheries, which fertilize, rear and stock fish species across the state each year.
The best times with a rod in hand is with family and friends
Technology is great, but basics are best; a small boat and live bait with no sonar is the way to go
Wild Side column: Pools of minnows on a recent outing had fish on a feeding frenzy
The Nature Call: Arborists from around state showed off skills during event in Cedar Rapids recently
Wild Side column: But with elms scarce in Eastern Iowa, mushroom hunters need to find alternatives
Fishing column: Author Doug Newhoff found the sweet spot on the Mississippi River on this day
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
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