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Hello, Iowa 🍂❤️
A little red tree along the way,
made me fall in love with autumn today.
My first fall, a brand new view,
thank you, Iowa, for showing me something so beautiful and new. 🍁❤️

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November 3, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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🍂✨ Experience the autumn magic in Northeast Iowa’s Driftless Area! Immerse yourself in vibrant leaf-peeping, hearty Nordic comfort food, and adventure along the stunning Upper Iowa River. This is fall like you've never seen! #LeafPeeping #ExploreIowa

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October 19, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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Backyard Bingo time! How many can you check off?

If you can cross off a line, congratulations—you are officially running a safe, chemical-free sanctuary for Iowa’s local ecosystem!

👇 Drop your score in the comments! Did anyone get a full blackout?

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July 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Ranger Sarah at the Dolliver Memorial State Park Plaque.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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June 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Ranger Sarah learns how a hoax help this area become a State Park and learns about Johnathan Dolliver who the park is named for.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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Ranger Sarah learns how a hoax help this area become a State Park and learns about Johnathan Dolliver who the park is named for. — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 21, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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Ranger Sarah is heading over to the Dolliver Plaque
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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June 21, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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Ranger Sarah prepares to hike down the long stretch of stairs on the Indian Trail.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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June 21, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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Ranger Sarah with a look at the other end of the Native American linear mound. Mound is in the grassy area between the trail and the trees on the other side.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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Ranger Sarah with a look at the other end of the Native American linear mound. Mound is in the grassy area between the trail and the trees on the other side. — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 21, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Can you see the linear mound. The area between the tree behind her and the V shaped tree is the start of the linear mound which continues along the trail behind Ranger Sarah.
—Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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Can you see the linear mound. The area between the tree behind her and the V shaped tree is the start of the linear mound which continues along the trail behind Ranger Sarah. — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 20, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Ranger Sarah continues along the Indian Trail in search of the linear mound in the area.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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Ranger Sarah continues along the Indian Trail in search of the linear mound in the area. — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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It is hard to see, but behind two large trees and a fallen log is conical mound. Ranger Sarah didn't spot it right away.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park

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It is hard to see, but behind two large trees and a fallen log is conical mound. Ranger Sarah didn't spot it right away. — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 20, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Ranger Sarah has found the 1st of 3 Native American Mounds. The dome-shaped conical mound is thought to have been used for burials years ago.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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Ranger Sarah has found the 1st of 3 Native American Mounds. The dome-shaped conical mound is thought to have been used for burials years ago. — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Ranger Sarah has reached the top of the climb and hikes the ridge on the Indian Trail in search of the Native American mounds.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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Ranger Sarah has reached the top of the climb and hikes the ridge on the Indian Trail in search of the Native American mounds. — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 20, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Ranger Sarah starts up what seems to be the last section of stairs as she climbs up the bluff along the Indian Trail.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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June 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Ranger Sarah this would be a good time to play the song "Stairway to Heaven" as these stairs just keep on coming.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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Ranger Sarah this would be a good time to play the song "Stairway to Heaven" as these stairs just keep on coming. — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 19, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Ranger Sarah approaches a bench along the long series of stairs on the Indian Trail.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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June 19, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Ranger Sarah starts climbing stair up the bluff, from the look at the creek crossing this might be a long climb.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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June 19, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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Ranger Sarah with an upstream view of Prairie Creek from the bridge. The creek flows in to the Des Moines River a short distance from here.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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Ranger Sarah with an upstream view of Prairie Creek from the bridge. The creek flows in to the Des Moines River a short distance from here. — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 18, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Ranger Sarah starts down the Indian Trail. She is hiking to check out the Ancient Native American mounds that can be found along the trail.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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Ranger Sarah starts down the Indian Trail. She is hiking to check out the Ancient Native American mounds that can be found along the trail. — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 18, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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This park has a lot of entrance signs. Dolliver Memorial State Park boasts unique bluffs, canyons, flat lands, and ancient Native American mounds.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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This park has a lot of entrance signs. Dolliver Memorial State Park boasts unique bluffs, canyons, flat lands, and ancient Native American mounds. — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 18, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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Ranger Sarah found a smaller older sign for Dolliver Memorial State Park in the stone entrance to the park. Dolliver Memorial State Park - spread across 614 acres.
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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Ranger Sarah found a smaller older sign for Dolliver Memorial State Park in the stone entrance to the park. Dolliver Memorial State Park - spread across 614 acres. — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 18, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Ranger Sarah has arrived at Dolliver Memorial State Park in Iowa. The park is located along the scenic Des Moines River Valley,
— at Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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Ranger Sarah has arrived at Dolliver Memorial State Park in Iowa. The park is located along the scenic Des Moines River Valley, — at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
June 18, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Ranger Sarah discovers that the Fossil & Prairie Park is part of the Silos & Smoke Stacks National Heritage Area.
— at Fossil and Prairie Park Preserve.

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Ranger Sarah discovers that the Fossil & Prairie Park is part of the Silos & Smoke Stacks National Heritage Area. — at Fossil and Prairie Park Preserve. #adventuresofrangersarah #Iowa #explore #exploremore #exploreiowa #OutdoorAdventure #hiking #hike #rangersarah
June 17, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Ranger Sarah explores more of the Rockford Brick & Tile Company site.
— at Fossil and Prairie Park Preserve.

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June 17, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Ranger Sarah with another one of the Kilns at the old Rockford Brick & Tile Company Site.
— at Fossil and Prairie Park Preserve.

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June 17, 2026 at 12:19 PM