camping

For the first time in 20 years, fees at state parks and campgrounds will increase, but Iowa DNR officials still insist it's a bargain.

If you’ve ever been left in the dark during a strong snow or thunderstorm you’re well aware of just how precious electrical power is. With winter in full-effect (and stormy spring/winter and active hurricane season just months away) now is a great time to purchase some portable back-up…

As you may have imagined after Monday's derecho blew through the region, parks were among the areas that had vast amounts of debris and damage.

It's officially been a year since I was introduced to the most magical campfire snack on the planet!

The Linn County Fair in Central City has reopened its campgrounds for essential workers here in Eastern Iowa.

Courtlin is on the hunt for a nice weekend getaway!

We've got a lot of hard working people here in Iowa who enjoy their time outdoors, so you'd think Iowans would rank pretty high when it comes to being outdoorsy right?

There are some great places in Iowa where you can spend your weekend outdoors on the river.

There are several nearby state parks in eastern Iowa that offer terrific hiking, fishing and camping amenities.

Summer will be here before you know it, so we took a look at Google to figure out the best places to spend a little time away this season!