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Hickory Grove Park
is SCC’s largest park. This 445-acre recreational area
southwest of Colo contains a 98-acre lake stocked with largemouth bass,
bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, and grass carp. On-site facilities include 43
modern camping sites with electrical hookups, 11 primitive camping sites,
shower house, concession stand, sand beach, two enclosed lodges, and five
open picnic shelters. The public can enjoy our hiking trails and canoe or
boat (electric motors only). Winter activities include ice fishing, cross-
country skiing, and snowmobiling.
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Our
environmental education program
works with school districts to provide classroom programs and outdoor field
trips that promote environmental awareness and enjoyment of our natural resources. Our
public programming
includes a
variety of activities for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Our annual programs include youth nature camps, prairie walks and
wildflower hikes, fall and spring
Partners
Festivals, fishing tournaments at Hickory Grove Park and the Halloween Hike at
McFarland Park. Need a
rental space
? We have several options; contact us at
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Skunk River Water Trail
is a 33-mile trail for canoeing and kayaking with
11 access points. The best floating conditions occur in the spring (April -
July) and fall (September - October) or when the river is high.
Skunk Riv-
er Greenbelt Trail
consists of 13 miles of hiking and off-road biking trails
and 8 miles of equestrian trails. All trails in McFarland Park are open to
pedestrians and most are open to off-road bicyclists. Trails in Peterson
Park are open to pedestrians, off-road bicyclists, and equestrians. Watch for
posted signs. Find trail maps, park rules, and trail etiquette on our website
at
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The
Heart of Iowa Nature Trail
is a cooperative effort of the Story and
Marshall County Conservation Boards. A 32-mile segment of the former
Milwaukee Railroad from Slater to Melbourne forms this recreational trail
corridor. The majority of the 10-foot wide bicycle and pedestrian trail is
surfaced with limestone. A 10-foot wide grassed path lies adjacent to
most of the trail for equestrian use. Snowmobiles are permitted on the
trail when conditions allow. The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail is part of the
American Hiking Society's American Discovery Trail and is connected to
the High Trestle Trail in Slater.
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Iowa’s County Conservation System
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