Tucked between the rolling farmlands of central Iowa lies a geological anomaly so striking, you’ll wonder if you’ve somehow teleported out of the Hawkeye State altogether – Ledges State Park in Madrid ...

Memorial Day weekend is approaching faster than a Midwestern thunderstorm, and if you’re still scrambling for getaway plans, I’ve got a gem hiding in plain sight: Ledges State Park in Madrid, Iowa.

A new park going up in the Highland Park neighborhood this year combines fun and function. Originally known as the East 9th ...