Justin’s Must-See Scenic Treasures

DUNNINGS SPRING PARK

A 200-foot waterfall (right) is the star attraction of this park in Decorah. parks.decorahia.org/decorah-parks

MOUNT HOSMER VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK

On a bluff high above Lansing, this park boasts panoramic views of the Mississippi River Valley. lansingiowa.com/outdoor-fun

YELLOW RIVER STATE FOREST

Camp, hike, horseback ride, fish or cross-country ski at this haven for outdoor adventure. iowadnr.gov

EFFIGY MOUNDS NATIONAL MONUMENT

Learn about the history and culture of native peoples at this protected sacred space (left). nps.gov/efmo

PIKES PEAK STATE PARK

Hiking trails traverse wooded bluffs and valleys hundreds of feet above the Mississippi. iowadnr.gov