Epic Travel → North America → The Midwest → Iowa → Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve

Location: Grinnell, Iowa

Time Required: 1-3 hours

Red Tape/Notes: Entry is free and the park is open 24 hours a day. For more information about the park, including helpful directions with landmarks, check out this guide.

What’s Nearby?: Maquoketa Caves State Park (close-ish…it’s about 2 hours away)

This 450-acre preserve was created when Jacob Krumm bequeathed his farm to the conversation board to create a park. Since it had long been a farm, a major effort was undertaken to restore the land to its original state, including native prairie lands, woodlands, ponds, a large lake, and wetland areas. Seven miles of hiking trails run throughout the preserve, and boating and fishing are allowed on the lake. This is a beautiful area for viewing native flora and fauna, particularly for wildflowers.

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