| Pastel of CCC footbridge at Pine Lake by Shirley Shirley |
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| Iowa River Greenbelt - intro |
| Protecting the greenbelt |
| Plan your visit |
| Links for visitors |
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
http://www.hardincountyconservation.com/
- An overview of the Greenbelt, a chart of the parks and facilities in Hardin County, a calendar of events, notes from the HCCB naturalist
Iowa River Canoe Guide (DNR)
http://www.iowadnr.gov/Recreation/CanoeingKayaking/WaterTrails.aspx
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
http://empressboatclub.com/
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
http://www.thetent.com/thetent/aogcr/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
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.stateparks.com/pine_lake.html
Get a general overview of Pine Lake State Park and find links to information on local events
Iowa Birds and Birding
www.iowabirds.org/places/IBA.asp
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
Alden
http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Hardin/Park/Alden-River-Access.aspx
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
http://www.mycountyparks.com/
History of Steamboat Rock
Eldora
www.eldoraiowa.com/
Visitor's guide, class reunion pages, links to local Web pages, weather, tours and activities information
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.
HARDIN COUNTY TOURISM INFORMATION
www.co.hardin.ia.us/
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.iowadnr.gov/parks/state_park_list/index.html
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
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://www.co.hardin.ia.us/
History of the Historic House and information on touring it
Silos & Smokestacks Natural Heritage Points of Interest
http://www.silosandsmokestacks.org
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
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
Iowa River Greenbelt Resource Trust
Contact information for the IRGRT
Iowa Falls Times Citizen
www.timescitizen.com
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