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River Greenbelt Links
Pastel
of CCC footbridge at Pine Lake
by Shirley Shirley
Visitor's
Guide
Recreation Info
Communities
in the Greenbelt
Hardin
County Tourism Information
Historic Points of Interest
Other
Greenbelt
Visitor's Guide
www.iafalls.com/vizguide/home.asp
- Links to all of the towns in the Greenbelt, information on the
events and attractions in each community, opportunity to register
for prizes
Hardin County
Conservation Board
www.hardincountyconservation.com/parks
- An overview of the Greenbelt, a chart of the parks and facilities
in Hardin County, a calendar of events, notes from the HCCB naturalist
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RECREATION INFORMATION
Iowa
River Canoe Guide (DNR)
www.iowadnr.gov/watertrails/user.html
Information
on the composition and characteristics of the Iowa River, dam
locations, where to find canoe accesses and the distances between
them
Rock-N-Row
Adventures-Iowa River Tube Rides
www.rock-n-row-adventures.com
This is the
only outfitter that provides tube rides on eight miles of scenic
river right in the heart of the Iowa River Greenbelt
Scenic City
Empress Boat Tour
www.iafalls.com/empress_news/home.html
Make reservations
for a 90-minute tour aboard the Scenic City Empress on the Iowa
River, which operates from May to mid-October from Iowa Falls.
The Empress seats 44 for brunch and the historic log Club House
is available for parties. It also floats each Sunday at 2 p.m.
for $5
The Arcadian
Outdoor Guide to Canoeing
www.thetent.com/arcadia/ia/index.htm
Search for
canoe outfitters in Iowa alphabetically, by body of water, or
by county. Also features links to check current stream flow conditions
Skunk River
Paddlers
http://www.skunkriverpaddlers.org/.
This resource
for Iowa canoeists and kayakers has links to everything: river
descriptions, trip reports, places to go, things to do, area clubs,
paddling shops, instructions, gauges, maps and weather, upcoming
events
Pine Lake
State Park
www.hardincountyonline.com/pinelake/
Get a general
overview of Pine Lake State Park and find links to information
on local events
Iowa Birds
and Birding
www.iowabirds.org/IBA/sitedetail.asp?siteID=250
The
Greenbelt is featured as an Important Bird Area in Iowa
www.iowabirds.org
Birding
FAQ, checklist, maps, weather, information on threatened and endangered
birds
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COMMUNITIES
IN THE GREENBELT
Alden
www.hardincountyonline.com/alden
History of
Alden
Iowa Falls
www.iafalls.com
History, shopping
and business directory, news, Chamber of Commerce, Main Street,
tourism and recreation information
Steamboat
Rock
www.hardincountyonline.com/steamboatrock
History of
Steamboat Rock
Eldora
www.eldora.net
Visitor's
guide, class reunion pages, links to local Web pages, weather,
tours and activities information
www.hardincountyonline.com/eldora
History of
Eldora, links to places of interest in Eldora
Union
www.unioniowa.com
Weather,
local links, parks and recreation information, history, calendar
of events, details of services offered
After you journey to the web sites of the Greenbelt communities
located above, head to the communities themselves to enjoy some
of the classic hospitality of sites such as the Princess Cafe
in Iowa Falls and Ahoy Fountain in Eldora, both of which retain
a 1950s soda fountain atmosphere and specialities; and Steamboat
Rock Schoolhouse, which features a tea room, art gallery and antique
store in the former three-story schoolhouse. These are only a
sampling of the friendly family-owned businesses waiting to be
explored. Contact local chambers of commerce for more information.
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HARDIN
COUNTY TOURISM INFORMATION
www.hardincountyonline.com
Links
to the Web sites of the towns in Hardin County, a calendar of
events, historical information
National Park Service Hardin County Site
www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/hardin/preserve.htm
A brief history
of the Iowa River and Hardin County, information on and maps of
Pine Lake State Park, Calkin's Nature Center, Prairie Bridges
Park and other historic places
Iowa State
Parks, Recreation & Preserves
www.state.ia.us/parks
Find information
on state parks and recreation areas: maps, lists of parks, park
rules and regulations, cabin rental information, trails, a calendar
of events, camping tips and recipes
Iowa Department
of Tourism
www.traveliowa.com
This is the
official Web site of Iowa Tourism. Search attractions, accommodations
and events across the state based on travel areas in Iowa or a
particular town. The site is also a great source for general state
information
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HISTORIC POINTS OF INTEREST
NPS Historic
Places to Travel Itinerary
www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/hardin/
Hardin County
is on the National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary-this
site highlights 27 historic places in the county including barns,
civic buildings, churches, railroad depots, schools and libraries
Barns of Hardin
County
www.iafalls.com/barns/barns.htm
Photographs
of the historic barns located in Hardin County
Hardin County
Historical House
http://hardincountyonline.com/historicalsociety
History
of the Historic House and information on touring it
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OTHER
Silos & Smokestacks
Natural Heritage Points of Interest
http://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/2yourvisit/toseedo/
sitesattract.html
The Iowa River Greenbelt Scenic Drive is one of many Iowa points
of interest on the site
US 20 Iowa River
Bridge through the Iowa River Greenbelt
www.iowariverbridge.org
Project overview, news and photos about the bridge that provides
an avenue through the Greenbelt on US 20 while minimizing the
impact on the Greenbelt
US
20 Bridge, photo by Ed Siems
Iowa River
Greenbelt Resource Trust
www.earthweshare.org/orgsfolder/orgirgbrt.html
Contact
information for the IRGRT
Iowa Falls Times
Citizen
www.timescitizen.com
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