Iowa Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway™ Recreation and Camping Guide
More than 100 years of fun and adventure! Iowa’s Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway™
After over a century there is still plenty of adventure to be found along The Lincoln Highway. Established in 1913, the Lincoln Highway became the first coast- to-coast improved highway, from Times Square to San Francisco. The Lincoln Highway transformed automobile travel in the United States, creating a once cumbersome means of travel into one of adventure and leisure.
Iowa’s Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway™ traverses thirteen Iowa counties, from the Mississippi River at Clinton to the Missouri River in Council Bluffs. Towns advocated to have the Highway pass through their town centers bringing tourism, recreation, and economic growth to their area. On these main streets, signage marks the original highway route; many of the roads are still heavily traveled today while others loop onto more scenic unpaved roads. Parks and Recreational Opportunities Abound:
For the early travelers on the Lincoln Highway, there were no lavish hotels or five star dining establishments. Travel became a new way to reconnect with nature and the newfound adventure around them. Many stayed in small roadside motels while others pitched tents and chose to camp outdoors, cooking their meals over an open fire.
In this information guide, we have compiled a few recreational opportunities, and places to unwind and camp along the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway™. Where will your sense of adventure take you next?
This brochure is a compilation of the research done when preparing the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway Corridor Management Plan. We have added some privately-owned recreational facilities to the list, as those looking for adventure do not limit themselves to non-profits and publically-owned facilities. Please share your adventures with us on our Facebook page as you explore the vibrant Lincoln Highway! Lincoln Highway History
Carl Fisher, who created the Indianapolis 500, was the idea man behind the Lincoln Highway. His vision for a “Coast-to-Coast Rock Highway,” running from Times Square to San Francisco, would, in his words, “stimulate as nothing else could the building of enduring highways everywhere that will not only be a credit to the American people but that will also mean much to American agriculture and American commerce.”
Fisher and Henry B. Joy, the President of the Packard Car Company, and other auto enthusiasts and industry officials created the Lincoln Highway Association and laid out the most direct route using existing roads, dirt roads, and wagon trails. In Iowa, the route stretches from the Mississippi River at Clinton to the Missouri River in Council Bluffs. Towns along the way were honored to be designated a Lincoln Highway community and soon gas stations, repairs shops, restaurants, motels, and tourist camps developed to accommodate the traveler.
The Association felt local people should improve their own roads and to encourage this, a “seedling mile” was paved in each state. The Association felt, “One permanent mile established and built under proper specifications will lead to further connecting miles of the same standard.” In Iowa, the Seedling Mile was paved in 1918-1919 just outside of Cedar Rapids, between Mount Vernon and Marion. By 1928, the entire Iowa section was paved when Cedar County, the last county, was completed.
Early travelers, when approaching a steep hill, would turn around and ascend the hill in reverse as fuel pumps did not exist yet and gas would not flow to the engine if going forward. Iowa had several of these challenging hills in the early years.
The road was named as a memorial prior to the building of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. as a tribute to Abraham Lincoln, whom both Fisher and Joy admired.
Over the years, as roads were improved and new bridges built, the route has changed alignments. Today the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway™ signage directs the traveler on much of the original sections, but some loops are still graveled.
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FUN FACT 24. Bickelhaupt Arboretum: A 28. Imperial Lanes: Bowling 32. The Mississippi River Eco Dr., Clinton. (563) 243-9000 As the population along the part of Clinton Community alley and sports bar. Tourism Center: Located at river grew rapidly in the 1840s, College; free and open 1823 S Washington Blvd., the Rock Creek Marina & the towns of Lyons and Clinton year round. 340 S 14th St., Camanche. (563) 259-1411 Campground; educational displayTRAILS fought for the right to become Clinton. (563) 242-4771 and aquarium. 3942 291st St., the Clinton county seat. 29. Plaza Bowl of Clinton: Camanche. (563) 259-1876 American Discovery Trail: 14- Clinton won, and the town of DeWitt (the then-current 25. Canyon Creek Golf Club: Bowling alley. 1119 N 2nd St., mile trail starts at Eagle Point county seat) hid the bell from 9-hole golf course. 1871 Clinton. (563) 243-3032 33. Valley Oaks Golf Club: Park, through downtown their courthouse by burying 420th Ave., Clinton. 18-hole public golf course. Clinton, ends in Camanche. it in the Elmwood Cemetery. (563) 243-3534 30. Prairie Pastures Dog 3330 Harts Mill Rd., Clinton. Later, when a bell was needed Park: On the site of a former (563) 242-7032 NOW YOU KNOW for the Christian Chapel (now 26. DeWitt Aquatic Center: zoo; entrance is located Grace Evangelical Lutheran Slides and concession stand. from inside Eagle Point Park. 34. Wapsi Oaks Country According to archaeologists, Church), the same people 1000 14th St., DeWitt. 3923 N 3rd St., Clinton. Club: 9-hole public golf the Oneota culture inhabited retrieved the bell from the (563) 659-3541 (563) 242-9088 course with bar and portions of Iowa from 1200-1700 cemetery. The town of Lyons restaurant. 1594 Hwy 30, A.D. It’s possible to find their is now part of Clinton, and is human remains in Clinton County 27. Springbrook Country 31. Riverview Swimming Pool: Calamus. (563) 246-2216 buried with whistles (crafted today known as the Club: 18-hole golf course. Lyons District. Waterslides and diving well. from bone), ceramic pottery, 2122 17th Ave., DeWitt. 101 S 1st Ave., Clinton. 35. Wild Rose Casino and as well as jewelry made from (563) 659-3187 (563) 242 2144 Resort: Hotel, casino, and copper, brass, shells, restaurant. 777 Wild Rose and beads. Clinton County Map
Cross Roads Tourist Camp in DeWitt
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TRAILS Cedar No trails listed for County. Cabin Rental Cabin Boat Ramp Boat
X X Biking Trails Biking X : 9-hole golf course with 9-hole golf : Cedar Bluff River Access Rock Creek Timber Wildlife Townsend Area Bennett Park Massillon Park Mink Run Wildlife Red Oak Park Wetland River Valley 3/30 Golf and Country 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RECREATION 9. Club and clubhouse. pool, swimming Lowden. 101 Country Club Ln., (563) 941-7695 Cedar County Recreation Areas
NOW YOU KNOW FUN FACT Early settlers had many battles Many Quakers settled in to overcome — harsh winters, Cedar County. In 1890, the floods, droughts and disease. Iowa Wilburite Quakers When Elliott Parr returned home founded the Scattergood’s to Cedar County to help build Friends School. Today, houses. In 1867, he succumbed at 1951 Delta Avenue in to the smallpox epidemic, and West Branch, it is still in the residents didn’t want him Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed operation as a grade 9-12 buried in Van Horne Cemetery college prep school. The (the only one in the area). school also has an organic His father, Old Billy, deeded a farm. On the farm, about quarter acre to Cedar County 200 animals are raised and and buried his son. Three miles roughly 140 varieties of south of Lowden is a lone grave produce are harvested surrounded by a high wire fence each year. and a flag. The government placed a marker at his grave years ago.
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FUN FACT FUN FACT As the Lincoln Highway Herbert Hoover was the developed, many businesses 31st president of the United sprang up to accommodate States. He was born in West travelers. Cedar County Branch (the southwest corner was no exception to this. In of Cedar County) in 1874 Lowden, the Lincoln Hotel in a two-bedroom cottage. is still in operation as a bed Hoover was orphaned at 9 and breakfast. There are old years old and left area, never gas stations in Lowden and to return again. However, Stanwood. with Stanwood’s his Presidential Library being the last canopy station and Museum is located in in Iowa. The Corner Cafe in West Branch at the Herbert Lowden is truly located on Hoover National Historic a corner, with its entrance Site. The site includes his facing the intersection. birthplace cottage, Friend’s Buildings were often designed Meetinghouses, Presidential this way as to not favor one Museum and Library, side of the building over blacksmith shop, schoolhouse the other. and his gravesite. Cedar County Map
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24. Elmcrest Country Club: 18-hole 25. Ellis Golf Course: 18-hole golf 26. Shaver Park Disc Golf: 18-hole 27. Gardner Golf Course: 18-hole golf course with restaurant, pool, course. 1401 Zika Ave. NW, Cedar disc golf course. 800 J Ave. NE, golf course. 5101 Golf Course Rd., and tennis. 1 Zach Johnson Dr. NE, Rapids. (319) 286-5589 Cedar Rapids. Marion. (319) 286-5586 Cedar Rapids. (319) 366-8401 Linn County Recreation Areas
RECREATION Speedway, concessions, through neighborhoods Rapids and downtown to Nature Trail. (42.093817, (41.035829, -91.637688) 28. K9 Acres Dog Park: and a bingo hall. 4400 and industrial areas on Hoover Trail. (41.980123, -91.550974) Located in Squaw Creek 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids. sidewalks and streets. -91.666435) Lindale Trail: Connects C Park. 5200 Golf Course (319) 365-8656 (41.955856, -91.6577544) Ellis Trail: Goes downtown Ave and Blairsferry Road Rd., Marion. (319) 286-5760 Cedar Valley Nature Trail: along west banks of to Boysen Trail in Marion. 33. Eastern Iowa Boyson Trail: Connects Part of the American Cedar River. (42.005089, (42.035829, -91.636084) 29. Legion Park Disc Golf: Observatory & Learning North Crosstown and Discovery Trail. Connects -91.70765) 18-hole disc golf course Center: Observatory Marion system along the the Linn County Metro area Marion Bikeways: Bike located in Thomas Park. located at Palisades-Dows Indian Creek. (42.0352601,(Cedar Rapids/Marion) withGrant Wood Trail: Hwy 13 lanes on 7th, 8th, 29th 343 Marion Blvd., Marion. Preserve. 1365 Ivanhoe Rd.,-91.6148602) Waterloo. Trail access in to Oxley Rd. and then to Avenues and 15th, 31st, Ely. (319) 848-2068 Evansdale on River Road, inJones County to the east. 35th Streets. 30. Jones Park Golf Course: Cedar Lake Trail: Loops Hiawatha on Kainz Drive, and(42.027606, -91.548682) 18-hole golf course. 2901 34. The Cedar Rapids around Cedar Lake. in Ely on Seven Sisters Road. Prairie Park Trail: Loops Fruitland Blvd. SW, Cedar Country Club: 18-hole golf (41.978447, -91.736004) Hoover Nature Trail: around Prairie Park Fishery. Rapids. (319) 286-5581 course with restaurant, CEMAR Trail: Goes from Connects Cedar River Trail pool, and tennis. 550 27th Cedar Rapids Bikeway: Cedar Lake Trail to Boysonto Wright Brothers Blvd. Sac and Fox Trail: 7.2 miles 31. Jones Park Disc Golf: St. Drive SE, Cedar Rapids. Paved shoulders and bike Trail in Marion. (42.000692,and to Ely. (41.904276, of trail following Indian 18-hole disc golf course (319) 363-9673 lanes along city streets. -91.654975) -91.637688) Creek and Cedar River. located in Jones Park. (41.978447, -91.736004) Parking is available at 201 Wilson Ave Dr. SW, County Home Road Trail: Kirkwood Trail: C Street Cottage Grove Parkway Cedar Rapids. TRAILS Cedar River Trail: Connects On County Home Road SW from Cedar River SE, Rosedale Road SE, at Cedar Valley Nature Trail between I-380 and Hwy 13,Trail to Kirkwood the Indian Creek Nature 32. Hawkeye Downs: Bowling Street Trail: Goes to downtown Cedar crosses Cedar Valley Community College. Center, and Fir Avenue SE. Linn County Map
FUN FACT A large group of Czech and Slovaks immigrated to the Cedar Rapids area in the 1850s. These Bohemian immigrants found steady work in the new slaughterhouse and meat-packing plant. Word got out in Europe, and waves of new Bohemians arrived and settled in the area between downtown Cedar Rapids and the plant. This area became known as New Bohemia, and is referred to as NewBo today. ©Jenny Corbett
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Wilder, author of Wilder, Drinking Water Drinking connection with the writings of her sister, Laura Ingalls connection with the writings of her sister,
Braille and Sight Saving School, previously known as the Iowa College for the Blind. Mary Ingalls (1865-1928) was
a student here in the 1880s. Vinton is often mentioned in a student here in the 1880s. Vinton The town of Vinton, the county seat, is home to Iowa The town of Vinton,
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RECREATION 7. Belle Plaine Bowl: Food and 12. Tara Hills Country Club: FUN FACT bowling. 1308 13th St., Belle 9-hole public golf course with The train brought entertainment to Belle Plaine. (319) 444-2720 clubhouse, banquet, and bar and Plaine in the form of traveling musicians, grill. 1846 70th St., Van Horne. acting troupes, as well as the circus. Politicians 8. Belle Plaine Country Club: (319) 228-8771 would travel by train, too, and make speeches 9-hole golf course with club from the last car. In 1898, President William house, sports bar and grill, 13. Wildcat Bluff Disc Golf: McKinley stopped in Belle Plaine while thanking banquet and meeting facilities. Course located in Wildcat Bluff citizens for their support of the Spanish 1911 13th Ave., Belle Plaine. Park. 57th Street Trail, Vinton. American War. (319) 444-3113 14. Wildcat Golf Course: 18- 9. Belle Plaine Community Pool: hole golf course with banquet, Open seasonally. 815 13th Ave., bar and grill. 100 Wildcat Trail, Belle Plaine. (319) 444-3955 Shellsburg. (319) 436-4653 10. Franklin Park Disc Golf: 18- hole course located in Franklin TRAILS Park. 1001 11th St., Belle Plaine. No trails listed for Benton 11. King Theatre: Current movies County. in historical building. 720 12th St., Belle Plaine. (319) 434-6025 Early Belle Plaine Tourist Camp Benton County
FUN FACT Due to the Lincoln Highway and the increase in travelers, Belle Plaine, according to 1909 advertisements, had 22 gas stations. Later, auto-related businesses used stacked tires with planted corn at the top, upside down ads, as well as other unusual strategies to entice customers to their location.
©Mike Kelly Hannen Park Cyclists bike past Preston Station in Belle Plaine Benton County Map
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FUN FACT TASTY TIDBIT The Meskwaki have been in Tama County for more In the 1830s, nearby Czech and German citizens than 140 years and are the only Native American learned some Meskwaki language, and vice versa. tribe to live directly along the Lincoln Highway. These Czech communities were built to the north As more land was needed by the two railroads and of Tama in the “Bohemian Alps”. The Czech major roads, the Meskwaki bought more land to be influence is still very strong there today, as local able to sustain their residents. The Meskwaki Nation cafes, businesses, as well as social gatherings often is the largest employer of in the county with their offer their specialty treat — kolaches, a jelly-filled casino, hotel, and convention center. pastry — to those who visit. Tama County Recreation Areas
RECREATION 20. Chelsea Community 24. Tama Toledo Country Center: Event hall and Club: 9-hole golf course. 806 community space. Dudley W 13th St., Tama. St., Chelsea. (641) 484-2027 (641) 751-5582 25. Tama-Toledo Family 21. Hinegardner’s Apple Aquatic Center: Swimming Orchard: Strawberries, pool with slides. 1306 S apples, and pumpkins. 1348 Church St., Toledo. 295th St., Montour. (641) 484-3619 (641) 492-6353 22. Meskwaki Bingo & TRAILS Casino: Casino, hotel, and spa. 1504 305th St., Tama. South Tama Recreation Trail: Bluewing Teale and Shovelers (800) 728-4263 5.6 miles of trail connecting Tama and Toledo. Trail access 23. ATV Park: Year-round off is located on Harding Street, highway vehicle park. 408 S off County Road E49/W 13th State St., Tama. Street, and at the northern Scenic Iowa River Area (641) 484-4236 endpoint on Ross Street. Tama County Map
NOW YOU KNOW Outlaw Kid Curry (Harvey Logan) was born in Tama County in 1867 and was a member of Butch Cassidy’s “Wild Bunch.” He was one of the most feared killers in the West. On June 8, 1904, he and other outlaws were trapped in a box canyon near Parachute, CO. Logan was shot in the shoulder and rather than giving up to the law, he committed suicide.
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RECREATION 29. American Legion Golf 33. Lincoln Valley Golf: 37. Marshalltown Speedway: Street Melbourne. Course & Lounge: 18-hole 18-hole golf course. 1538 High banked ¼ mile clay ©Tom Apgar golf course. 1301 S 6th St., 235th St., State Center. (641) oval track. 1308 E Olive St., Iowa River Rail Trail Marshalltown. (641) 752-1834 483-2054 Marshalltown. (641) 752-9676 Corridor: From Steamboat Rock in 30. Collision Par 3 Golf 34. Marshalltown Family 38. Nicholson-Ford OHV Hardin County to Course: 18-hole public golf Aquatic Center: Swimming Park: Off-highway vehicle Marshalltown. course. 1731 Taylor Ave., pool with slides, diving park. 2814 E Marion St., Marshalltown. (641) 753-8076 board, and lazy river. Marshalltown. (641) 751-5246 Iowa 330/US30 Trail: 212 Washington St., 11.1 miles with trail end 31. Elmwood Country Marshalltown. (641) 844- 39. Wandering Creek Golf points at Gerhart Ave. and Club: 18-hole golf course 1515 Course: 9-hole golf course. State Route 330, and Linn with restaurant, pool, and 2436 233rd St., Marshalltown. Creek Recreational Trail at tennis.1734 Country Club 35. Marshalltown Skate Park: (641) 752-4615 Highland Acres Rd. Ln., Marshalltown. (641) 753- Skate park with lighting. 901 Connects to Linn Creek 6228 S 6th St., Marshalltown. TRAILS Recreational Trail. 36. Marshalltown YMCA/ Linn Creek Recreational 32. Harvester Golf Course: 18- Heart of Iowa Trail: Hiking, hole golf course with overnight YWCA: Fitness and childcare Trail: Trailhead at Grimes Grimes Farm and Conservation Center facility. 108 Washington St., biking, trail riding, cross- Farm, 233rd St. and runs stay available. 833 Foster Dr., country skiing, snowmobiling, Rhodes. (641) 227-4653 Marshalltown. (641) 752-8658 through Marshalltown, near and picnicking. 209 S Main Linn Creek and Iowa River. Marshall County Map
FUN FACT In the 1870s, Marshall County operated one of the first canneries in Iowa. Corn was the main product that was canned. Workers, who were mostly women and children, spent long hours in the short harvest season cleaning and packing the corn. The first cannery is now the home to Iowa Choice Harvest, where Iowa-grown apples, sweet corn, aronia berries, as well as carrots, are processed for local markets.
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RECREATION 35. Ames Dog Park: 37. Coldwater Golf 39. Homewood 41. Twin Anchors Golf 43. Walkabout Gardens: S-14 to Lincoln Highway, Dog park with walking Links: 18-hole golf Municipal Golf Course: Club: 9-hole golf American Hemerocallis Meadows Bridge to S-14, path and drinking course. 1400 S Grand 9-hole golf course. 401 course. 68030 Hwy 30, Society display garden. 8th Street to Meadows fountain. 605 Billy Ave., Ames. E 20th St, Ames. (515) Colo. (641) 377-2245 26391 595th Ave., Bridge, and 11th Street Sunday Rd., Ames. (515) (515) 233-4664 239-5363 Nevada. to 8th Street. 239-5350 42. Veenker Memorial (515) 382-6269 38. George Tsushima 40. Reiman Gardens: Golf Course: 18- Praeri Rail Trail: 36. Carroll Marty Disc Memorial Skate Park: Year-round indoor hole golf course TRAILS Hiking, biking, hunting, Golf Course: 18-hole Skate park located at and outdoor gardens operated by Iowa trail riding, cross- disc golf course. 1500 Brookside Park.1330 located at Iowa State State University. 2916 Nevada Trail System: Total country skiing, and Gateway Hills Park Dr., 6th St., Ames. (515) University. 1407 S Veenker Dr., Ames. trail length of 5.61 miles. snowmobiling. Between Ames. 239-5350 University Blvd, Ames. (515) 294-6727 Multiple trails from Roland and Zearing, (515) 294-2710 parallels E18. ©Tom Apgar ©Carl Kurtz ©Tom Apgar
Hickory Grove Lake Reiman Gardens Hertz Family Woods & Nature Preserve Colo Bogs Story County Map
FUN FACT The Lincoln Highway shares history with Iowa State University. The ISU engineering department helped develop methods in road and bridge construction to improve the Lincoln Highway. This was an exciting endeavor, as road construction was originally considered an exlusive function of local government.
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RECREATION TRAILS 15. Cedar Pointe Golf Course: 18-hole golf course. No trails listed for Boone 601 South Cedar St., Boone. (515) 432-6002 County. 16. Don Williams Golf Course: 9-hole golf course. 600 H Ave., Ogden. (515) 353-9225
17. Seven Oaks Recreation: Year round recreation with skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, banquet hall, and camping. 1086 222nd Dr., Boone. (515) 432-9457
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NOW YOU KNOW Pufferbilly Days are held in September in Boone. “Pufferbilly” is a slang term for a small, old-time steam engine. Boone is a railroad town, and residents pay homage to their railroad history. The festivities include a quilt show, craft fair, motorcycle show, fireworks, bands, food stands and more.
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24. Deal’s Orchard: Orchard, 27. Lakeside Golf Course: 9-hole 30. Greene County Community hayrides, and jumping pillow. 1102 public golf course. 1896 205th St., Center: Gym, racquetball, and 244th St., Jefferson. (515) 386-8279 Jefferson. (515) 738-2403 meeting rooms. 204 W Harrison St., Jefferson. (515) 386-3412 25. The Hill Golf Course: 9-hole 28. Misty Lanes: Bowling alley. 308 public golf course and driving range. Main St. E, Grand Junction. 31. Jefferson Municipal Pool: 1949 220th St., Grand Junction. (515) 738-2578 Outdoor lap swimming. 710 S. (515)738-2633 Maple St., Jefferson. 29. Scranton Community Center: (515) 386-9171 26. Jefferson Community Golf Kitchen, meeting space, and full gym. Course: 18-hole golf course open to 900 Madison St., Scranton. 32. Spare Time Lanes: Bowling alley. the public. 501 W Greenewood Rd., (515) 370-5605 118 S Chestnut St., Jefferson. Jefferson. (515) 386-4178 (515) 386-9119 Greene County Recreation Areas
33. Wild Rose Casino: Casino, resort, and entertainment. 777 Wild Rose Rd., Jefferson. (515) 386-7777
TRAILS Galloping Goose Trail: 0.5- mile trail from 1st Street to the Grain elevators in Rippey. Raccoon River Valley Trail: Hiking, biking, hunting, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Trailhead at Jefferson Depot (506 E Lincoln Way), goes from Jefferson into Dallas County. (42.015303, -94.368132) ©Francie O’Leary ©Mike Whye Native-to-Iowa Coneflowers Grand Junction Interpretive Site Scranton’s Historic Water Tower Greene County Map
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NOW YOU KNOW A warpath existed north and south through Carroll County to divide the Meskwaki and Potawattamie from the Sioux. Sioux warriors chased a buffalo over the line and a battle broke out. Reports were that 300 Potawattamie hid in ambush on the southeast side of Swan Lake and 700 Sioux advanced from the west. It was a fight until the end. Only three Potawattamie and one Sioux warrior survived.
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RECREATION 19. Carroll Aquatic Center: 21. Carroll Bowl: Bowling 24. Glidden Aquatic Center: Water slides and full alley. 23688 Hwy 30, Carroll. Slides and diving area. 704 concession stand. 600 E 11th (712) 792-9332 Arizona St, Glidden. (712) St, Carroll. (712) 775-2235 659-2261 22. Carroll Country Club: NOW YOU KNOW 20. Carroll Recreation 18-hole golf course with Branches of the Raccoon Center: Pool, weights, and clubhouse and pool. 20069 TRAILS River run through the racquetball court. 716 N Olympic Ave, Carroll. (712) county and the major Grant Rd, Carroll. (712) 792-9206 Russell White Nature Trail: species of fish is the 792-5400 3.8 miles through forest, channel catfish. Other 23. Carroll minor species include pasture, and prairie. Goes Bullhead, Smallmouth Bass, Municipal Golf from Timber Avenue north Course: 18-hole Flathead Catfish, as well as of 140th Street, to 120th Walleye. Eagles often nest golf course 2266 Street and 4th Street. along the Raccoon River North West St, system in Carroll Carroll. (712) 792- Sauk River Trail: Hiking, County. 9190 biking, hunting, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. ©Mike Whye Runs from Swan Lake State Park in Carroll to 3rd Street RAGBRAI bikes parked in downtown Carroll ©Mike Whye at Black Hawk State Park. Carroll Aquatic Center Carroll County Map
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X Biking Trails Biking Nelson Park Hanover Wildlife Area King Cemetery Prairie Milwaukee Road Prairie Habitat Newcom Prairie Old Catholic Cemetery Prairie Otter Creek Nature Area Ahart Rudd Natural Ahart Rudd Natural Resource Area Arion Access Bliesman Landing Boyer River Canoe Access Buck Grove Cemetery Prairie County Farm Crawford 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riggleman Natural 14 Resource Area X X X 15 Schrader Wildlife Area X 16 Sunset Park X X 17 Vail Cemetery Prairie Willow Cemetery 18 Prairie 19 Yellow Smoke Park X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
FUN FACT Crawford County Conservation Board Parks, Camping, Fishing, Shelters, Trails, Dow House Yellow Smoke Park perpetuates the name of Chief Yellow Smoke, Chief of the Omaha Tribe during the middle and latter part of the 19th century. The Omaha Tribe inhabited the geographic area in Western Iowa that includes the Yellow Smoke Park area. This area was likely a part of the tribal hunting grounds. In 1854, Chief Yellow Smoke signed a treaty that ceded a large area of tribal territory, of For more information or reservations, call which the park is part of, to the United States government. 712-263-2748, email [email protected], or visit www.crawfordcountyconservationboard.com Crawford County Recreation Areas
RECREATION ©Francie O’Leary 20. Crawford County Speedway: 3/8-mile semi- banked dirt oval track. 800 Hwy 39, Denison. (712) 269-6975 21. Denison Aquatic Center: Indoor and outdoor pools with sauna. 710 N 16th St, Denison. (712) 263-8130 22. Denison Country Club: Semi-private golf course. 1215 Donna Reed Rd, Denison. (712) 263-5194
23. Majestic Hills Golf Course: Yellow Smoke Park in Denison 18-hole golf course and bar TRAILS Views from Yellow Smoke Park and grill. 2505 Boulders Dr, Denison. (712) 263-5194 No trails listed for Crawford County. Crawford County Map
NOW YOU KNOW Dwight Eisenhower traveled through Crawford County in the 1919 Army Convoy that traveled the Lincoln Highway. One stop was in Denison, Iowa. Eisenhower later became the President of the United States. His Army trip on the Lincoln Highway has been credited as giving him the idea to create the interstate system we have today to move traffic quickly across the nation.
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NOW YOU KNOW FUN FACT Because of Harrison County’s many winding In 1847, Mormons, under the leadership of rivers, lush hills, wild grapes and other berries, Bringham Young, came through Harrison County as well as abundance of wildlife, many early from Illinois on their way to Salt Lake City, Utah. settlers found the county to be a desirable Some decided to break from the wagon trail place to live. Wild grapes that grew along the -- one such person was Charles B. Thompson. streams were used to make wild grape wine, He led 50-60 Mormon families to an area for the which was sold locally and shipped out. In 1867, “School of Preparation for the Life Beyond.” This it was recorded that 500 barrels of the wine was area is now known as Preparation Canyon. shipped by rail to Chicago.
Willow Lake Recreation Area near Woodbine, IA Harrison County Recreation Areas
RECREATION ©Mike Whye ©Mike Whye 20. Dunlap Golf Course: 9-hole 27. Trapple Orchard: golf course. 507 S 10th St, Dunlap. Apple and fruit orchard. (712) 643-5945 1377 145th St, Little Sioux. (402) 502-4136 21. Loess Hills Lavender Farm: Farm and shop. 2278 Loess Hills 28. Woodbine City Pool: Trail, Missouri Valley. Heated swimming pool in (712) 642-9016 city park. 11th and Park St, Woodbine. 22. Logan-Missouri Valley (712) 647-2222 Country Club: 9-hole public golf Loess Hills Lavender Farm course. 2455 Hwy 30, Logan. (712) 644-3050 Willow Lake Recreation Area near Woodbine, IA ©Mike Whye TRAILS 23. Missouri Valley Aquatics Center: Lap swim and slides. 700 W Huron 25. Shadow Valley Golf Course: No trails listed for Harrison St, Missouri Valley. (712) 642-2001 9-hole public golf course. 1930 Par County. Ln, Woodbine. (712) 647-3442 24. Sawmill Hollow Organic Farm: Aronia berry farm. 2159 Kennedy 26. Small’s Fruit Farm: Orchard Ave, Missouri Valley. (712) 648-2432 and pie parlor. 1844 194th St, Mondamin. (712) 646-2723 DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Harrison County Map Pottawattamie County Recreation Areas
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RECREATION 14. Dodge Riverside Golf Course: 19. Pioneer Trail Orchard and 12. Bent Tree Golf Club: 9-hole golf 18-hole golf course with restaurant. Pumpkin Patch: Apple orchard and course. 23579 Hwy 6, Council Bluffs. 2 Harrah’s Blvd, Council Bluffs. pumpkin patch with haunted house. (712) 566-9441 (712) 328-4660 21534 Chestnut Rd, Council Bluffs. (712) 366-1505 FUN FACT 13. Ditmar’s Orchard and Vineyard: 15. Fox Run Golf Course: Semi- The Lewis and Clark Orchard, family oriented-activities, private golf facility with driving range. 20. Shady Lane Ranch, Inc.: Expedition started in 1804 and store. 19475 225th St, Council 3001 MacIneery Dr, Council Bluffs. Horseback riding and hayrack rides. from St. Louis, Missouri and Bluffs. (712) 256-7053 (712) 366-4653 17744 Shady Ln, Council Bluffs. travelled up the Missouri (712) 323-1932 River. While Lewis and 16. Honey Creek Creamery: Farm and Clark were in Potawattamie goat dairy. 25593 Old Lincoln Highway, 21. Shoreline Golf Course: 18-hole County, Native Americans Honey Creek. (402) 594-5111 golf course. 210 Locust St, Carter examined their boats and Lake. (712) 347-5173 strange equipment. Frequent meetings or “councils” of 17. Iowana Farm: Certified organic local Native Americans and ©Mike Whye ©Mike farm. 17747 Badger Ave, Crescent. 22. Welch’s Orchard Pumpkin Patch: expedition commanders (712) 545-9300 No admission fee pumpkin patch were held. One favorite and orchard. 17676 Sunnydale Rd, meeting place is known 18. Mount Crescent Ski Area: Zipline Council Bluffs. (712) 323-4723 today as Council Bluffs. and ski hill. 17026 Snowhill Ln, Honey Creek. (712) 545-3850 Honey Creek Creamery Pottawattamie County Recreation Areas
TRAILS Indian Creek Trail: 3.5 miles of Veterans Memorial Trail: 5-mile concrete trail. Parking is available trail crossing the Missouri River at Sunset Park/ Joseph Katelman connecting trails on both sides Water Park on S 12th St. of the bridge. between 15th and 16th Avenues. Ruddy Duck Wabash Trace Nature Trail: ©Francie O’Leary©Francie Iowa Riverfront Trail: 6.5 miles Starts in Council Bluffs and ends along the Missouri River. Parking 63 miles south at Missouri/Iowa is available at the Western border. Historic Trails Center, in River’s Edge Park, and at Big Lake Park. Western Historic Trails Center Link: 1.9-miles connecting the Lake Manawa Trail: 7.5 mile trail Veterans Memorial Trail and the connecting the city center along Iowa Riverfront Trail. US 275 with Lake Manawa State Park. Parking is available at Lake Honey Creek Hitchcock Nature Center Manawa State Park. Pottawattamie County Map There is always more to explore on the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway™
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