When it comes to scenery, Iowa has a little bit of everything to offer. From towering bluffs, to thick forests, to bright blue lakes – you’ll soon find out that Iowa is anything but flat and boring. To show you what we mean, here are 13 breathtaking sceneries that define the beauty of Iowa:
- The jaw-dropping view from the top of Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor.
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- The stunning lakeside scenery at Spirit Lake.
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- The steep and rolling Loess Hills of western Iowa.
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- The charming and picturesque Bridges of Madison County.
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- The bustling Des Moines cityscape at night.
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- Our grand and magnificent state capitol building.
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- The breaktaking Des Moines River Valley from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railway.
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- The magical, subterranian paradise you will find at Maquoketa Caves State Park.
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- The beautiful, bright colors of nature at Eagle Point Park in Clinton.
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- The steep, prehistoric bluffs that line the edge of the Upper Iowa River.
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- The steep and winding twists of Snake Alley in Burlington.
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- The stunning, oasis-like view of Lake Red Rock near Pella.
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- But also, the everyday scenes like this one that make Iowa so special.
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Iowa truly is a beautiful state, and SO much more than cornfields. Have any beautiful photos of our state you’d like to share? Post them to our Facebook page!
Kathy Tilander-Doyle/Facebook
Alex Egeland Photography/Facebook
Michael Leland/Flickr
Jeff Lawson/Flickr
Jason Mrachina/Flickr
Jerry Huddleston/Flickr
Michael Kappel/Flickr
Sammy Houston Photography/Facebook
Ellen Macdonald/Flickr
Betsy N Troutman/Facebook
Randy Kasal/Facebook
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