These ancient rocks tell the story of when central Iowa was covered by a shallow sea, long before corn became the state’s unofficial mascot. The park’s history as a public recreation area goes back to ...

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I find the park’s trail markers to be helpful, especially if I don’t want to consult a physical or digital map. Start hiking west on the wide dirt path as it first passes by the pickleball courts.