South Central Iowa, Iowa
Let the wind sweep you across the lake or hear you aloft in a spectacular balloon. Fish at some of the state's largest lakes. Or, catch the sprint car races at the famed Knoxville Raceway. One way or another, this region will take your breath away.
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Rathbun Lake Fishing Info.
The information below is provided by the Corps. of Engineers - thanks for the great information. Fishing Rathbun Lake is an 11,000
, IA FishingRathbun Fish Hatchery
Elevated observation walkway through hatchery. Information center, aquariums, mini-theater, audiovisual presentations on production methods, nature trail and restrooms. Original paintings by Maynard Reece and mounts of state record catches.
Moravia, IA Fish HatcheriesLiberty Hall Historic Center and Home of Joseph Sm
Mid-Victorian house with 14 rooms and six closets. Each room is furnished in 1900-1905 period. Also, walk through the country schoolhouse.
Lamoni, IA Historic CentersWapello County Historical Museum
View artifacts in naturalistic settings and Wapello County history exhibits. Don't miss the replica of an early fire station, including a completely restored 1925 America LaFrance fire truck. Also visit a replica of the Ottumwa Coal Palace Industrial Exhibit Hall of 1890-1891.
Ottumwa, IA MuseumsPioneer Ridge Nature Area & Nature Center
This two-story nature center, with displays and a full-time naturalist, has three stocked ponds open for public fishing. There are also 15 miles of hiking, biking and horseback-riding trails and a half-mile paved, handicapped-accessible trail.
Bloomfield, IA Nature CentersClarke County Museum
View artifacts of Clarke County history, country schoolhouse, machine shed, historic log cabin, and Mormon Trail interpretive panel. Research information is available.
Osceola, IA MuseumsHistorical and Coal Mining Museum
The 1903 post office houses a collection beginning with the settlement period of 1843. Exhibits depict pioneer farm and village as well as a historic post office display. Detailed information on the Mormon Trail of 1846
Centerville, IA MuseumsDecatur County Museum
Museum includes three floors of unique collections. Historical artifacts and antiques are displayed in various room settings: old general store, parlor, kitchen, dining room, bedroom and blacksmith shop.
Leon, IA MuseumsLucas County Historical Museum
Visit the 1900s home (which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places), an old schoolhouse and a church. Explore the 1800s barn and 1850 log cabin, and enjoy fresh-roasted peanuts during the annual Peanut Day and Cider Day celebrations.
Chariton, IA MuseumsRathbun Reservoir Hunting
Rathbun Lake offers many opportunities for a variety of game. Deer, pheasant, quail, turkey, duck, geese, rabbit and squirrel may be found on public hunting lands.
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