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#iowa #iowagrams #iowagram #onlyiniowa #highlightiowa #iowa_views #iowaoutdoors #midwestisbest #trees #oaktrees #forest #ledgesstatepark #iowaparks #iowalife #iowaphotography #fall #fallfoliage

Pingora Ankeny to Pingora Jester Park, lots of gravel in between. I’d recommend this route and both stores. I’d also recommend riding more bikes in general. @kylesbikes @pingoraoutdoors #ridebikes #bikes #gravel #gravelbike #outside #iowaoutdoors #iowaparks #iowagravel #crux #specializedcrux #specialized #notrunning #ultimatedirection

The beautiful colors as Iowa drifts in to fall. #storycountyconservation #iowa #iowaparks #adventuredogs #creek #babblingbrook #woodbridge #wifey #autumn #autumniniowa #mcfarlandpark #gooutside #adventure #spurofthemoment #subarugotushere #makeamericanparksgreatagain #saveourparks #publicland #publiclands #fallleaves #prairie #bigbluestem #conservation #dogsthathike #wivesthathike #takeahike

Our friend @bearthimages captured this fun moment of an elk at Jester Park. Check out those teeth! 👀 #LeadingYouOutdoors

Lake Geode was looking pretty mystical last night! #iowaparks #statepark #lakegeode

Teddy loves to go hiking with Jeanie and Chris. We are attempting to visit all of the state parks in Iowa, but Teddy’s not a picky pug. He’s just happy to be outside! As we post our adventures, try to guess where we are. #wheresteddy

The Empty Coat ••••• Haloween Hauntings at the Pappjohn Sculpture Park

Shadows, flooded roads, and changing leaves in Northeast Iowa. #fallcolors #falldrives 🍂 #roadclosed #iowaroads #iowaparks #northeastiowa #shadowscapes

Ground Fog Creeps at Twilight ••••• Haunted Happenings, Water Works Park

Beware the Birds ••••• Haunted Happenings, Water Works Park

Aesthete (adj) Someone who has deep sensitivity to the beauty of art or nature. ---------------------------------------------------------- #effigymounds #iowa #northernowa #nationalparks #iowaparks #midwestisbest #nationalparksusa #hiking #artwork #museum #stateparks #iowastateparks #effigymoundsnationalmonument #iowaart #iowaartwork #natureartwork #naturelovers #naturetime #iowahiking #forest #meditation #quiettime #freshair

In Dreams ••••• October on the ponds. water Works Park. . . #wwpdsm #october #reflection #indreams #water #clouds #moody #pond #autumn #iowaparks #iowafall #desmoines #iowaphotography #fineartphotography #onlyiniowa #wiseyephoto #waterworkspark #greaterdesmoinesliving #landscapephotography #sonyphotogallery #myiowahome #instagoodmyphoto #siezedesmoines #catchdesmoines #instagramhub #explore_iowa #dynamicrangemagazine #landscapes #landscape #onlyiniowa

Most people associate elk (or wapiti) with the Rocky Mountains but don't realize elk once lived in Iowa. They were most common on prairies in the western two-thirds of the state. However, early reports give the impression that elk were more abundant than bison in Iowa. [Photo by @wildlifeofbryan ] #LeadingYouOutdoors

Spooky Season 🕷 - - - #autumn #autumnleaves #autumnrain #autumnweather #cozy #cozyweather #desmoinesiowa #fallleaves #fallrain #fallweather #greenbeltpark #iowa #iowaautumn #iowafall #iowaparks #iowaweather #leaves #october #octoberrain #octoberweather #overcast #parktrail #rain #rainyday #rainyleaves #september #septemberrain #septemberweather #sweaterweather #treetrunk

Pelican Pals ••••• First day of October, Water Works Park, Des Moines . . #wwpdsm #october #reflection #pelicans #waterbirds #water #fog #pond #autumn #iowaparks #iowafall #desmoines #iowaphotography #fineartphotography #onlyiniowa #wiseyephoto #waterworkspark #greaterdesmoinesliving #landscapephotography #sonyphotogallery #myiowahome #instagoodmyphoto #siezedesmoines #catchdesmoines #instagramhub #explore_iowa #dynamicrangemagazine #landscapes #landscape #onlyiniowa

Arms around each other ... And three minutes later, Hendrex was trying to stab Maddex with a stick he found. 😐 Such is the nature of brothers! #clickbykate #brothers #siblings #childhood #childphotographer #familyphotographer #familyphoto #familysession #cedarfallsiowa #cedarfalls #naturallightphotographer #naturallightphotography #naturallight #park #iowaparks #Midwest #fall #fallphotos #midwestphotographer #Iowa

Sunlight Symmetry ••••• A Beautiful Sunday in Lake Ahquabi State Park. . . #onlyiniowa #ig_iowa #iowa365 #sunlightsymmetry #lakeahquabi #Iowaparks #september #lightandshadow #iowa #symmetry #summer #iowaphotography #fineartphotography #wiseyephoto #sonyphotogallery #artofvisuals #myiowahome #instagoodmyphoto #siezedesmoines #catchdesmoines #instagramhub #ig_northamerica #explore_iowa #instagramhub #iowathroughthelense #earthescope

Some days, every trail you choose just ends up in the river. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #stillflooded #sycamoretrails #iowaparks #desmoinesriver

#cityparkexpress #train #trainsofinstagram #amusmentpark #iowacity #thinkiowacity #thisisiowa #iowaparks #exploreiowa #iowablessed #highlightiowa #ig_iowa #traveliowa #aroundiowa #iowagrams #captureiowa #alliowa #319illgrammers #ia365 #midwestexplorers #midwestmoment #puremidwest #themightymidwest #pocket_usa #just_unitedstates #insta_america #instagramhub #igworldclub #iphonephotography

#cityparkexpress #train #trainsofinstagram #amusmentpark #iowacity #thinkiowacity #thisisiowa #iowaparks #exploreiowa #iowablessed #highlightiowa #ig_iowa #traveliowa #aroundiowa #iowagrams #captureiowa #alliowa #319illgrammers #ia365 #midwestexplorers #midwestmoment #puremidwest #themightymidwest #pocket_usa #just_unitedstates #insta_america #instagramhub #igworldclub

Woah. We've now got nearly 100 sites, parks, and exhibits that highlight archaeology on one interactive Google Map! The link in our bio will lead you to the map - it's embedded on our homepage! Find museums with archaeological exhibits, hike an archeological state preserve, explore archaeological sites and parks with visitor services, or take a road-side stop to visit other recorded archaeological sites. These sites are all open to the public and many are on our public lands! To celebrate all these new outreach projects and to give you a chance to participate in Iowa Archaeology Month, we're creating a social media contest, happening now through the end of Iowa Archaeology Month, October 20. Watch the comments for details! (If you or your organization manages an archaeological site or exhibits open to the public, please direct message us to find out how to get your site on the map -- Thanks!) #iowa #iowaarchaeology #archaeology #pubarch #exploreiowa #traveliowa #publiclands #museums #exhibits #iowaparks #archaeologytour

#legomatt #legophotography #legominifigures #minifigureslife #legostagram #legoworld #legolife #legocommunity #toplegophoto #toyphotography #toyslagram #toycommunity #toyartistry #legomania #legopic #stuckinplastic #lego_hub #319illgrammers #iowacity #thinkiowacity #iowaparks #getoutside #getmotivated #enjoylife #rollerskating

Join us as we tackle the trash in and along Yeader Creek, as well as invasive species and litter removal in Ewing Park. Don't forget to register for our event - registration is free! But we would like to have an idea of how many awesome volunteers we are expecting. Link in bio! Thanks to @polkcountyconservation , @cityofdesmoinespublicworks , @polkswcdiowa , @easterlake_watershedproject for putting this project together to celebrate #nationalpubliclandsday ! Hope to see you there!

Red Sky Morning ••••• Reflections on the pond. Water Works Park . . #wwpdsm #redskymorning #september #reflection #pinkclouds #water #dawn #pond #autumn #iowaparks #iowasummer #desmoines #iowaphotography #fineartphotography #onlyiniowa #wiseyephoto #waterworkspark #greaterdesmoinesliving #landscapephotography #sonyphotogallery #myiowahome #instagoodmyphoto #siezedesmoines #catchdesmoines #instagramhub #explore_iowa #dynamicrangemagazine #landscapes #landscape #onlyiniowa

A Turtle Sun Salutation ••••• Water Works Park . #wwpdsm #turtle #sunbathingturtle #september #pond # #autumn #iowaparks #iowasummer #desmoines #iowaphotography #fineartphotography #onlyiniowa #wiseyephoto #waterworkspark #greaterdesmoinesliving #landscapephotography #sonyphotogallery #myiowahome #instagoodmyphoto #siezedesmoines #catchdesmoines #instagramhub #explore_iowa #dynamicrangemagazine #landscapes #landscape #onlyiniowa

Neature walks are good for the soul. . . _____________________________________ #iowa #highlightiowa #aroundiowa #traveliowa #iowaparks #iowaconservation #iowadnr #oakgrovestatepark #ig_iowa #ig_nature #ig_naturelovers #gooutside #neature #beactive #conservation #iowaphotographer #northwestiowa #siouxcountyiowa

We had a fun and adventurous Sunday afternoon at Geode State Park yesterday. The weather was too gorgeous to spend the entire day inside. #geodestatepark #lakegeode #trails #getoutside #trail #statepark #iowa #iowaparks #iowatrails #explore #freshair

No nap day. Chose something on “the list” and ventured out. Pretty drive. Happy toddler. Happy momma. Plus I got my cabin fix for the day. #exploreiowa #toddleradventures #iowaparks

I did it! I walked across this scary bridge! #edenvalley #biggirlscanmove #iowaparks

Exploring trails at Pinicon Ridge Park.

What helps you bring yourself out of the chaos of life? — Wherever I go, I make sure to make time for nature. 🌳 🌸 ⛰ 🦋 🐛 It fills me up. It grounds me. 🧘🏻‍♀️ It bring me back to me even when life seems out of control. - - #flowers #morgancreek #cedarrapids #iowa #iowaparks #hiketheworld #seetheworld #oneparkatatime #yogaeveryday #grounding #nature #butterfly #garden #butterflygarden #yoga #yogaisntjustasana #movingmeditation

Lil’ Green Sunfish #jkfishin #fishing #iowaparks #iowafishing

Nice Green Sunfish #jkfishin #fishing #iowaparks #iowafishing

Morning View pano at Banner Lake. #bannerlakes #fishing #iowaparks #jkfishin #iowafishing

September Gold ••••• All of a sudden, fall is here. Water Works Park. . . #wwpdsm #openfield #september #meadow #fall #autumn #treeline #iowaparks #iowafall #desmoines #iowaphotography #fineartphotography #onlyiniowa #wiseyephoto #waterworkspark #greaterdesmoinesliving #landscapephotography #sonyphotogallery #myiowahome #instagoodmyphoto #siezedesmoines #catchdesmoines #instagramhub #explore_iowa #dynamicrangemagazine #landscapes #landscape #onlyiniowa

Terra Park 🌳our new hang 👪 #babyignacio #terrapark #iowaparks #momswithcamera #september #summervibes #instababy #babiesofinstagram

EASTERN GOLDFINCH.......... STATE BIRD OF IOWA......!!!!!! #easterngoldfinch #birds #iowa #goldfinch #statebird #desmoines #ashworthpark #instagram #instausa #usa #igers #igersbirds #italy #igersitalia #travel #italia #catchdesmoines #iowaparks #catchdsm #thisisiowa #nature #travelphotography #birdsphotography #yellowandblack #naturephotography

Dawn drama ••••• A little glimpse of 🌞 after days of rain #wwpdsm #sunrise #dawndrama #clouds #sunrise #daybreak #goldensky #sky #iowaparks #iowasummer #desmoines #iowaphotography #fineartphotography #onlyiniowa #wiseyephoto #waterworkspark #greaterdesmoinesliving #landscapephotography #sonyphotogallery #myiowahome #instagoodmyphoto #siezedesmoines #catchdesmoines #instagramhub #explore_iowa #dynamicrangemagazine #landscapes #landscape #onlyiniowa

Lil’ Largemouth caught during a light rain shower. #jkfishin #fishing #iowaparks #terralake

The bluegill are growing out at Terra Lake. #jKfishin #fishing #iowaparks #terralake

Spencer’s first fish! #jkfishin #fishing #iowaparks #terralake

Nothing beats fishing with your kids... #jkfishin #fishing #iowaparks #terralake

I adore my #hometown #decorahiowa will always be in my heart 💙❤💙❤ #captureiowa #decorah #malanaphysprings #waterfall #explore #exploremore #exploretheworld #adventure #travel #traveller #hiking #kayaking #iowa #iowaoutdoors #iowalife #driftless #driftlessregion #driftlessiowa #iowaphotographer #iowaparks #travelsofinstagram #waterfallsofinstagram

Terra Park 🌳🌳🐾🐕 #iowaparks #babyignacio #momswithcameras #babiesofinstagram #instababy #instapark #johnston #momlife #labordayweekend

We love the parks near our house. It’s been raining a lot lately so last night when it was so great out walking Wilbur I just had to take a picture. No filter, no edits either, just that beautiful in real life. #shotoniphone #nofilter #getoutside #iowaoutdoors #sunset #iowaparks

We're getting Glow Wild ready! Are you?! Purchase your tickets today! [Link in profile] #GlowWildIowa #LeadingYouOutdoors

We noticed the east game area at Hickory Grove Park wasn’t dewatering along with the rest of the lake during this partial drawdown period - sometimes you’ve got to put on your waders and improvise! A thumb’s up from staff as they finish installing a tube to help get things moving 💦 If you’re out at the park please leave these in place so they can do their thing. Visit our website for more info about the lake restoration project. #lakerestoration #waterquality #outdoorrecreation #hickorygrovelake #iowaparks

Wednesday: Name this Park in Johnston. What is the name of this park and where is it located? #cityparks #cityofjohnston #iowaparks #parksandrecreation #parks #parksandrec #crosshavenpark

Thinking about heading outdoors this weekend? This Charles City park is next to the naturalized play area! This connects to the Riverfront trail labyrinth and public art pieces. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just another reason why we love #CharlesCity ! #stewartrealtycompany #charlescitywhitewater #naturalizedplayground #riverfronttrail #iowaparks #august #northeastiowa

Give me your heart, and I'll keep it safe forever 💞 Michael + Juliana | 11.3.18 Photo by Sally

@polkcountyconservation is hosting a fun event called “Glow Wild” on September 2nd - Bonfire, live music, rock climbing, yard games, and more! Link to tickets in their profile. 📷 : @polkcountyconservation #getoutside #jesterpark #iowaparks #iowa #activedsm

#iowaparks #iowadnr #happyhogtor #wildcatden #muscatineiowa #flourmill #iowastateparks #stateparks #artphotography

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Purple Dawn ••••• A morning swim under the Des Moines city skyline in Water Works Park. . . #wwpdsm #sunrise #purpledawn #water #geese #skyline cityscape #canadageese #reflection #clouds #iowaparks #iowasummer #desmoines #iowaphotography #fineartphotography #onlyiniowa #wiseyephoto #waterworkspark #greaterdesmoinesliving #landscapephotography #sonyphotogallery #myiowahome #instagoodmyphoto #siezedesmoines #catchdesmoines #instagramhub #explore_iowa #dynamicrangemagazine #landscapes #landscape #onlyiniowa

Goldenrod (Solidago)

Pelicans at Jester Park. #iowadnr #iowaparks #hiking #gooutside #itshotoutside

Rough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera)

Prairie Sunflower . . . Yes, I know I'm posting alot of these, but I can't just post one....MUST....POST....ALL!!

All good things are wild & free.

No longer to be poisoned by civilization, he flees, and walks alone upon the land to become lost in the wild.

Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall at Glow Wild on Sunday, September 2, by roasting FREE s'mores throughout the evening with us! 🔥🍂 [Ticket link in profile] #GlowWildIowa #LeadingYouOutdoors

from the vault (2/3): 3.22.2010 #photography #iowa #lakeredrock #iowaparks #dam #thedamndamtour

I LOVED meeting this family tonight!! Seriously ya'll are my style all the way! lol about to just come live in the back yard and teach yer kids all about bugs, plants, being outside... but this time WITHOUT traumatizing little man hahaha #family #familyphotographer #iowa #onawaiowa #moonlightdesignsphotography #outdoorfamilyphoto #iowaparks #middleoftheroad #holla #beautifulfamily #kiddos #kids #colorcoordinationiskey

Had a good mid day walk at this park. #prairepark #fishery #iowaparks #cityparks

Pick from tons of FREE, fun activities at Glow Wild, like taking a ride through Jester Park on a horse-drawn wagon or petting ponies with the @jpechorses ! Hurry and get your tickets before they increase in price at the door for September 2! [Ticket link in profile] 🐎 #LeadingYouOutdoors #GlowWild2018

Waiting patiently for a friend to bring your kayak back so you can get out on the water where you belong. Phineas, my water averse border collie, was the first to settle in for a kayak ride. #optoutside #dogsinkayaks #iowa #iowadogs #ilovemydogs #muttsofinstagram #rescuedogs #iowaparks #nineeaglesstatepark

In the park and decided to get a few in with the Sony. #godox , #iowa , #iowaparks