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Check out recreation, arts, museums and more from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City and beyond
As plans for a “destination” skatepark around Time Check remain years away from coming to fruition, some local skate community members said they are pleased with plans for the relocated Riverside skatepark
Manchester’s whitewater rapids just the ticket on a hot Friday
What is pickleball? A mix of table tennis, badminton and tennis, it’s a game for all ages and can be played anywhere and at anytime.
Longtime Cedar Rapids recreation worker Mike O’Neill kept getting pulled back in, but now, after 44 years, he’s finally stepping away for good ... maybe.
If awarded $27 million by the state, Cedar Rapids envisions a project that will enhance the greenway around the Cedar River in Czech Village and NewBo as a recreational hub and tourist attraction with flood control, housing and other amenities.
Exciting river runs are within day trip range of the Corridor. All that’s needed is a kayak or float tube, moderate experience and a drive to Manchester or Charles City. Both towns feature whitewater parks.
See what’s new this season and what changes are in store as recreational users flock to the hiking tails and biking trails in Linn and Johnson counties, in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas.
The Solid Waste Agency has opened the Mount Trashmore trails and overlook for the 2022 season, though hours of operation are weather permitting. Weather-related closures always are posted on the Mount Trashmore website.
There’s more than what meets the eye at six sites in the Wickiup Hill Natural Area in Toddville — all with a different story unique to the people who lived there thousands of years before Iowa was discovered by European-American settlers.
It may be warming up outside a bit, but winter still is here and workouts need to get done. Here are some suggestions:
The Nature Call: Recent race around Solon was challenging and fun, with a few mishaps
Dozens enjoyed the Fire & Ice event on Sunday, Jan. 30, as part of North Liberty’s Beat the Bitter festival.
