As the weather gets nicer remember to be kind to yourself and go for a walk! State parks in Iowa are still open and offer a great variety of hiking trails! Be sure to check out http://iowadnr.gov"> http://iowadnr.gov  for details on what trails are currently open.

Going along with that, all restroom facilities at state parks are currently closed due to COVID-19 until April 15th! Shelters are also closed. Just something you should know before you go https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☺️" title="Smiling face" aria-label="Emoji: Smiling face">

Speaking of state parks, I thought I’d share a few of my favorites because why not! First up is Ledges State Park located in Boone. I grew up going here as a kid a lot and it’s still one of my favorite places to go! https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/iowa/ledges-state-park">https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/...

Another cool place I’ve been to Walnut Woods State Park in Des Moines, Iowa! https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/iowa/walnut-woods-state-park">https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/...

Although is not a state park, Lime Creek Conservation Area in Mason City, Iowa is a neat place! https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/iowa/lime-creek-conservation-area">https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/...

https://buzz.uni.edu/travelingwithtalia/how-to-hike-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/">https://buzz.uni.edu/traveling... Here’s a post with information on how to hike during the COVID-19 pandemic! Thought I’d interrupt this thread to post more information on it :)