tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.comments2017-12-17T03:21:57.704-06:00Breathing Spaces - Iowa's Places of Natural BeautyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.post-24896543215505070312012-01-05T05:30:09.945-06:002012-01-05T05:30:09.945-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.John Tossothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05418813997722162084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.post-61745119508406929992011-05-23T09:37:49.316-05:002011-05-23T09:37:49.316-05:00Geode State Park Shower Buildings Open in Time for...Geode State Park Shower Buildings Open in Time for Memorial Day Weekend <br /><br />The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has reopened the Geode State Park campground shower buildings for the Memorial Day weekend after resolving lagoon capacity issues with the park's wastewater treatment system. <br /><br />Currently, only walk-in campsites offering electricity remain available and campers wanting one of those remaining sites should plan to arrive as early as possible. <br /><br />"Geode is a scenic park with a popular campground and a dedicated following," said Tom Basten, state parks district supervisor for southeast Iowa. <br /><br />Geode State Park has a 174-acre lake known for excellent fishing for trophy sized largemouth bass and bluegills, as well as channel catfish and crappies. <br /><br />Geode State Park is 15 miles west of Burlington, on the Henry-Des Moines County line.New Iowa Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915537125390887928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.post-64161753684825946422011-05-18T14:24:11.043-05:002011-05-18T14:24:11.043-05:00Iowa is seeing more cases of a needle disease in b...Iowa is seeing more cases of a needle disease in blue spruce trees.<br /><br />The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says Tuesday that a fungus is causing second-year needles to turn purple or brown and fall off. It's called needle cast disease. The fungus appears as small black growths in pores on the underside of infected needles. Healthy needles will have white pores.<br /><br />Symptoms usually start on the lower branches.<br />Officials say the fungus can overwinter in infected needles. In the spring, the spores are released during wet weather and infect new needles.<br /><br />Officials say fungicides are available to protect new needles, and should be used in mid-to-late May.New Iowa Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915537125390887928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.post-53192131586002035422011-04-12T22:54:26.760-05:002011-04-12T22:54:26.760-05:00This is a very informative piece. Thank you for sh...This is a very informative piece. Thank you for sharing it. The word needs to get out.<br /><br />I would like to suggest a fifth threat to our urban forests specifically. The management of our trees in our city parks, along our streets and other municipal property. Time and again we find that these trees are damaged, removed or ignored because there is little or no accountability. It's not that some haven't made an admirable effort to safeguard them. It just that it's not a necessity to some politicians. <br /><br />So no one is confused, I am not a card carrying tree hugger. I believe there is no better purpose for a tree that is at the end of it's useful life of purifying the air, providing shade and just looking great, than to be utilized for a fine piece of furniture, a baseball bat or a home for a family.<br /><br />Thanks for your consideration,<br /><br />Brian L. MillardBrian L. Millardhttp://justme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.post-24512533106619750942010-12-19T09:36:16.882-06:002010-12-19T09:36:16.882-06:00Did you miss the first showing of 'Iowa Outdoo...Did you miss the first showing of 'Iowa Outdoors' on IPTV? if so, you'll want to check it out by viewing it on-line. <br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fow.ly%2F3qWO5&h=2a7d7New Iowa Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915537125390887928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.post-86220458214768333832010-11-16T08:40:04.788-06:002010-11-16T08:40:04.788-06:00If you are interested in volunteering at Lake Darl...If you are interested in volunteering at Lake Darling State Park, you might try contacting either Jeff Hildebrand ot Merril Lucas at Lake_Darling@dnr.iowa.gov or call them (319) 694-2323 <br /><br />Another valuable contact is Dr. Fay Vittetoe - President of the Lake Darling 'Friends' Group. ansvit@iowatelecom.net 319-694-2815 - <br /><br />The Iowa Parks Foundation will be giving a presentation at the next Lake Darling Friends meeting - 6:00 PM on November 22, 2010 - at the Lake Darling Lodge - see you thereIowa Parks Foundationhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Iowa-Parks-Foundation/160851674918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.post-76547197390868074382010-11-13T12:30:27.509-06:002010-11-13T12:30:27.509-06:00is there anything that the public can do to help? ...is there anything that the public can do to help? by way of volunteer work etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.post-34444972532824549662010-10-27T15:24:55.535-05:002010-10-27T15:24:55.535-05:00That's interesting, because my Jeep is lawfull...That's interesting, because my Jeep is lawfully registered as an ORV in the state of Minnesota. So, even though I essentially access Minnesota public lands as an ORV responsibly and safely while putting a significant amount of cash into Min...nesota's coffers, Iowa chooses to continue to ignore the full size community that in fact spends millions each year outside of Iowa because there is no access to the public lands our tax dollars do in fact support.<br /><br />Some of these parks are grossly under utilized as it is which merely adds to the inequity of the situation since our tax dollars are then spent not for our benefitm but for the benefit of a very small minority who should be 100% self sustaining if they seek to exclude.See MoreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.post-27439066404926008632010-08-26T06:35:53.953-05:002010-08-26T06:35:53.953-05:00Honey Creek resort in Rathbun Lake is the best sum...Honey Creek resort in Rathbun Lake is the best summer experience. I've been there last month when I visited my hunting land in Iowa. I love hunting <a href="http://www.iowaandmissouriwhitetails.com" rel="nofollow">big bucks and whitetails</a> in Iowa.<a href="http://www.iowaandmissouriwhitetails.com" rel="nofollow"> There are lots of hunting lands for sale in Iowa</a>.etherealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17220403484363829560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.post-11706082703702869872010-05-26T18:03:15.331-05:002010-05-26T18:03:15.331-05:00Nice article! I am playing in this tournament, an...Nice article! I am playing in this tournament, and can't wait to play these beautiful courses!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.post-85089629778803138312010-03-25T18:32:40.571-05:002010-03-25T18:32:40.571-05:00We have blogged extensively about our role in help...We have blogged extensively about our role in helping with the new cabin and check-in stand at the campground in Green Valley State Park, our site is www.iowatrailcrew.blogspot.com if anyone is interested or wants to see more pictures. And thanks for the support!Delilahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12333704292312192503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210808829924842879.post-72772430539502797502009-12-16T23:16:42.813-06:002009-12-16T23:16:42.813-06:00that was really nice to read ..that was really nic...that was really nice to read ..that was really nice tech for bird feeder..great job.. for more information regarding netting bird,bird control,bird repellent,pest bird control and spike bird u can visit http://www.usabirdcontrol.competersteelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957659701291810989noreply@blogger.com