This 3,896-acre property contains some of the best Loess Hills formations and prairie stands found in Iowa.  Hiking is allowed throughout the area but trails are limited.  Upland timber and prairie habitat provide good populations of deer, quail, squirrel, pheasant and turkey

This linear park is an abandoned railroad right of way that has been smoothed and planted to native short grasses and wildflowers.  The two mile trail begins on the west side of the Maple River and follows Highway 183. Click here to see short movie clip of wildflowers. 

Located adjacent to and west of Lewis and Clark State Park, this 865-acre area is a very popular "drive through" wildlife viewing site in the evenings.  Hunting is allowed in the wildlife area but prohibited on state park land.

Good deer, pheasant, woodcock and waterfowl hunting is available on this 338-acre park area.

This area contains 534 acres of marsh and timber. Visitors will find waterfowl, pheasants, deer, and rabbit.

This preserve is a greenbelt along the Maple River, just south of Mapleton, adjacent to Highway 175. The 113-acre area was donated for wildlife management. Hunting is prohibited and there are no public facilities.

This 70-acre tract offers hunters a variety of marsh and dry timber.  Access to this area is by river only.

Visitors will find a variety of upland and marsh loving wildlife species on the 722-acre area.  Public access is by river only.