Here's to 105 years of Backbone! 🎉 Backbone State Park in Delaware County became Iowa's first official state park on this day in 1920. Explore yourself this summer: iowadnr.gov/backbone Video description: a series of shots of historical photos of Backbone State Park landmarks in front of the landmarks in present day | Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Or your 70s, doesn’t matter, come hike with us on New Year’s 🥾 Choose from 23 parks hosting guided hikes or an additional 21 parks with self-guided hikes picked by our staff. Details at iowadnr.gov/FirstDayHikes Video description: A wintery scene at an Iowa State Park with the words “In your 20s, you will get invited to go on a First Day Hike in an Iowa State Park and it’s very important you say yes.” The scene changes to snow falling around the Lake Ahquabi entrance gates with the text “It’s u

Visit in a Minute: Wildcat Den edition ⏳ This park in southeast Iowa, with natural highlights like the Devil’s Punchbowl and multiple historic buildings, is a must-see this summer. Don't forget to check in with your Iowa State Parks Passport! ✅ Search our website for “Wildcat Den” or find the address at the end of the video! Video description: quick video shots of natural features of the park, including prairie and rock formations, as well as historic buildings in the park, like the grist mill,