We love to complain about the snow and winter, but as soon as we don’t have any snow, we find ourselves… well… missing it. The snow can transform even the most everyday landscape into something magical and bright, and it can be so much fun to explore your favorite places in a new way – under a layer of snow! So, if we ever get any snow this winter, add these 10 spots in Iowa to your “to see” list.
- The Loess Hills, western Iowa
iowanyways/Flickr The Loess Hills of western Iowa are beautiful at any time of the year, but in the winter, they turn into the most amazing sledding hills.
- Ledges State Park, Boone
Jeff Anker/Flickr Ledges State Park in Boone is a great place to do a little winter exploring, especially snow-shoeing.
- Waveland Golf Course, Des Moines
keeva999/Flickr As soon as it snows, Waveland Golf Course turns into a popular destination for sledding.
- Seven Oaks Recreation, Boone
Seven Oaks in Boone is one of several different ski resorts in Iowa, and is definitely a place to check out this winter.
- Boyden Recreational Area, Sioux County
Brian Stalter/Flickr With a little snow, Boyden Recreational Area turns into a winter wonderland.
- Springbrook State Park, Guthrie Center
Justin Loyd/Flickr Springbrook State Park is a great place to visit any time of the year, but especially during a snowy winter day.
- Pikes Peak State Park, McGregor
Scott Smithson/Flickr The view from the Pikes Peak State Park overlook is simply stunning on a hazy winter afternoon.
- Bridal Veil Falls, McGregor
Yinan Chen/Flickr Bridal Veil Falls at Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor is pretty stunning when it freezes.
- Clive Greenbelt Trail, Clive
Don McLaughlin/Flickr The Clive Greenbelt Trail is a great place to go for a walk on a peaceful winter afternoon.
- Oakland Mills Park, Henry County
Daniel Holt/Flickr If you’re up for a little exploring, and some pretty amazing scenery, check out Oakland Mills Park in Henry County.
What are some more places to check out if and when we ever get some snow?
iowanyways/Flickr
The Loess Hills of western Iowa are beautiful at any time of the year, but in the winter, they turn into the most amazing sledding hills.
Jeff Anker/Flickr
Ledges State Park in Boone is a great place to do a little winter exploring, especially snow-shoeing.
keeva999/Flickr
As soon as it snows, Waveland Golf Course turns into a popular destination for sledding.
Seven Oaks in Boone is one of several different ski resorts in Iowa, and is definitely a place to check out this winter.
Brian Stalter/Flickr
With a little snow, Boyden Recreational Area turns into a winter wonderland.
Justin Loyd/Flickr
Springbrook State Park is a great place to visit any time of the year, but especially during a snowy winter day.
Scott Smithson/Flickr
The view from the Pikes Peak State Park overlook is simply stunning on a hazy winter afternoon.
Yinan Chen/Flickr
Bridal Veil Falls at Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor is pretty stunning when it freezes.
Don McLaughlin/Flickr
The Clive Greenbelt Trail is a great place to go for a walk on a peaceful winter afternoon.
Daniel Holt/Flickr
If you’re up for a little exploring, and some pretty amazing scenery, check out Oakland Mills Park in Henry County.
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