I Visited Every State Park in Iowa. These Are My Thoughts.

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@ARandomDonut Жыл бұрын

My analytics are showing that the state parks videos are getting a bump from the algorithm as of recent. If you somehow found this, feel free to subscribe, as I will likely not be posting MCC content and will probably post one of these videos every year. Totally up to you.

@mytube3358 29 күн бұрын

Hey! Fellow Des Moines resident here. But I grew up in the north east corner. Great video! I would definitely recommend hitting pikes Peak on a sunny day. Sunrises are very cool. But it’s also really cool approaching sunset with the sun behind you. It really lights up the other side of the river. This is especially true when the fall colors are at their peak. But I am a bit of an architecture nerd. So Cedar rock is my favorite. I can just imagine taking a nap with all the windows open in that boathouse on a breezy day. When that was built, there was a higher dam than the one that exists in Quasqueton downstream. I’m pretty sure it was because of a mill. Possibly electric power as well. But the water used to be a lot higher through there. Motoring upstream to Independence for dinner and a show would have been a thing. How fun is that?

@ARandomDonut 29 күн бұрын

Awesome fun facts! Thanks for the info! :)

@1954crc 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. You did a fine job!Thanks for sharing this.

@ARandomDonut 4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome :)

@Jstolenn 7 ай бұрын

Great work doing this same thing but doing all the trails including the state forests ane rec areas

@ARandomDonut 7 ай бұрын

Best of luck to you!

@chriserickson7559 6 ай бұрын

My family is visiting Iowa for the first time to visit my brother who lives in Cedar Rapids. I love checking out National or State Parks whenever traveling, and I had been looking at Maquoketa to see the caves, my brother recommended Palisades-Kepler, but now after watching your video I think if the caves are closed, Cedar Rock might be fun day trip to see a FLW home (and get some food and a beer at the river deck of Wolfeys Wapsi Outback in Quasqueton?). I haven't watched your entire video yet, so I am still checking different parts out. Thanks for putting this video together!

@ARandomDonut 6 ай бұрын

@@chriserickson7559 no problem. Glad you found it helpful. If you have limited time, Wapsipinicon will really give you a good perspective on what the whole state of Iowa is like in just one park. Palisades is also super close to CR, so I feel like it would be a no brainer to not hit it.

@iowagirl9563 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the. Just wondering if you have explored Decorah, Iowa in general. Beautiful landscape, bluffs and valleys. I can't hike anymore but no doubt there has to be major treasures in the town/area. People that visit are stunned that it's part of Iowa. Just don't want you to miss it. Good day.

@ARandomDonut 2 жыл бұрын

I have driven through Decorah, but I never got a chance to explore it. It's on my list for sure. I know Dunnings Spring Park is a big thing for the area, and they also have an Ice Cave park I believe. The driftless area is definitely one of the best parts of Iowa that's for sure.

@iowagirl9563 2 жыл бұрын

@@ARandomDonut For sure! Well worth your time. I hate shopping but ladies love the downtown area. Highlandviile is such a magical area with the trails and trout streams!

@hapi705 3 ай бұрын

Visit the Arkansas State parks if you get down that way I would be interested in how they are ranked.

@ARandomDonut 3 ай бұрын

It'll be a while before I get to Arkansas, but it will eventually happen. I'm doing Missouri this coming summer, and if things go according to schedule, I'll do Arkansas in 2033. I've looked at your parks though, it looks like you have some good ones!

@hapi705 3 ай бұрын

@@ARandomDonut I’m an Iowan but I did live in Arkansas for a few years and I was very impressed by the parks there, I just wish I could have done more of them. Thanks for getting back to me.

@cadenhudson5547 Жыл бұрын

Someone with a similar goal as me, great job!

@ARandomDonut Жыл бұрын

What is your goal? Funny I got this notification while at Peninsula State Park in Wisconsin--The state I'm doing this summer. Thanks :)

@iowaferret 5 ай бұрын

Just found this info- Thanks for making these i will also be watching the ones from the other states also, This will help my travels a Lot! Great job, If you like ferrets come check us out I know i have the Only "ferret park" in Iowa :)