and walking — though it's the picturesque High Trestle Trail Bridge that truly puts the pathway on the map. Soaring 13 stories above the Des Moines River, a series of askew rectangles are ...

State of play: The 87-year-old bridge is near the confluence of the Raccoon and DSM rivers and was converted into a pedestrian walkway about two decades ago. It's part of the Meredith Trail ...

The 1/2-mile, 13-story bridge crosses the Des Moines River valley and features six overlooks with interactive panels explaining the area's cultural and natural history. After dark, a section of ...