The opportunities for outdoor recreation are virtually boundless; however, in order to discovering your outdoor passion isn’t always easy. In Jackson County an annual event aims specifically to show youth a handful of activities there are to enjoy out in nature.
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EP 805 | Iowa Outdoors
Pedal over a brand new, high-flying cycle adventure in Iowa’s capital city, climb an eastern Iowa mountain of trash turned into greenspace and spend quality time with young Iowans honing their outdoors skills.
Black Hawk State Park | Trail-in-a-Minute
Take a virtual bike ride around the relaxing coast of Black Hawk State Park.
Ewing Park Flow Trail
Mountain biking continues gaining popularity, and now riders can enjoy a series of trails that are the first of their kind in central Iowa. They're called flow trails, described as bike-powered rollercoaster made of dirt. We followed along from the very beginning as a crew specializing in this type of construction built the new trails at Ewing Park in southeast Des Moines.
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ABOUT IOWA OUTDOORS
Join hosts Scott Siepker and Kellie Kramer as they travel around Iowa learning about outdoor recreation, environmental issues, conservation initiatives and Iowa’s natural resources.
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