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About the Series

Iowa Outdoors is a new series produced by Iowa Public Television in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that highlights outdoor recreation, environmental issues, conservation initiatives, and Iowa's outdoor natural resources.

Hosts

  • Scott Siepker (Host)

    Scott Siepker

    Scott is a native of Mount Carmel, Iowa and graduate of Carroll High School. He earned a... Read more

  • Kellie Kramer (Host)

    Kellie Kramer

    Kellie is originally from southwestern Indiana, but has happily called Des Moines home since 2002.... Read more

  • Amanda Mullen (Host)

    Amanda Mullen

    Amanda, host from Season One, is an Ankeny, Iowa native. Having earned a B.A. in Performing... Read more

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Recent Stories

Iowa Outdoors | Pikes Peak (206)

posted on November 29, 2012

With its breathtaking view of the Mississippi River Valley Pikes Peak State Park could be one of the most photographed places in Iowa. More »

Iowa Outdoors | Decorah Eagle Update (206)

posted on November 29, 2012

Iowa Outdoors has an update regarding the Decorah eagle known as D1 and her tremendous journey. More »

Iowa Outdoors | Carl Kurtz, Photographer (206)

posted on November 29, 2012

Every fall naturalist, farmer and wildlife photographer Carl Kurtz harvests a field of dreams. More »

Iowa Outdoors | Pheasants Forever (206)

posted on November 29, 2012

The Iowa DNR and Pheasants Forever are working together to make sure upland game birds have a place in the Iowa environment by increasing and improving habitat. More »

Iowa Outdoors | Young Birders (206)

posted on November 29, 2012

Iowa's Young Birders is one of nineteen bird watching clubs within Iowa but the only one specifically for young people. More »

Iowa Outdoors | Episode #206 (#206)

posted on November 28, 2012

Full Program: It could be said that this edition of Iowa Outdoors is for the birds. We spend some time with a club that is on the lookout for young people who have and interest in bird watching. We get a birds-eye view of the state thanks to an Iowan who... More »

Iowa Outdoors | Power Gliders (206)

posted on November 21, 2012

It's a bird… It's a plane… No, it's Jason Jasnos, who shares a birds eye view of the Iowa landscape. More »

Iowa Outdoors | The Last River Rat (205)

posted on September 26, 2012

Known as the "Last River Rat" Kenny Salwey spent a large part of his life on the backwaters of the Mississippi River. Today he shares life lessons with the rest of the world. More »

Iowa Outdoors | Okoboji Yacht Club (205)

posted on September 26, 2012

Over the past three decades, sailing participation has decreased dramatically. But a youth program on Lake Okoboji hopes to create a new generation of sailors. More »

Iowa Outdoors | Blue Green Algae (205)

posted on September 26, 2012

The 2012 drought wreaked havoc on agriculture in the Midwest but it's also hit our state's water quality in some dramatic ways. More »

Iowa Outdoors | Big Creek State Park (205)

posted on September 20, 2012

Big Creek State Park main lake is the 5th most visited body of water in Iowa. While Big Creek Lake offers a wide variety of aquatic activities, it is only one of the many reasons to visit the park. More »

Iowa Outdoors | Episode #205 (#205)

posted on September 20, 2012

Full Program: In this episode, we go sailing on Lake Okoboji, find out why nearly three quarters of a million people visit Big Creek State Park each year, learn how the drought affected water quality and spend some time with the Last River Rat. More »

Iowa Outdoors | Asian Carp (204)

posted on July 19, 2012

Iowa's rivers and lakes are being threatened by an invasive species that could decimate native fish populations and strike a blow to the state's tourism industry. Iowa Outdoors looks at some of the battle plans being designed at the local and state... More »

Iowa Outdoors | Wildcat Den State Park (204)

posted on July 19, 2012

While there are 85 state parks in Iowa only one of them has a working grist mill and bridge combination. The mill in Wildcat Den State Park was built in 1848 producing flour from locally produced wheat. Iowa Outdoors explores the history of... More »

Iowa Outdoors | Photographer Larry Stone (204)

posted on July 19, 2012

Through his photographs and writings, Larry Stone made a career at the Des Moines Register sharing the magic found in nature. Even though he’s retired Stone continues working to preserve the states natural resources for future generations. More »