Places to hike
Walnut Woods Park – West Des Moines, Iowa
Walnut Woods Park is a short drive from anywhere in the metro, but feels like
fishing
Madrid
Ledges State Park – Madrid, Iowa
Ledges State Park has some of the prettiest scenery in the area, with unique, shallow
Indianola
Lake Ahquabi State Park – Indianola, Iowa
Lake Ahquabi State Park is full of frogs and other wildlife, with a long trail
Carlisle
Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park – Carlisle, Iowa
Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park is the youngest state park, built around an old
Places to visit
Badger Creek State Recreation Area – Van Meter, Iowa
Badger Creek State Recreation Area is a popular fishing destination, with a large lake. There