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.
Explore South Central Iowa
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 FishingNelson Pioneer Farm
Structures include 1853 brick home, 1856 barn listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Oskaloosa, IA MuseumsBuxton Park Arboretum
Enjoy the Victorian gazebo, formal fountain and lighting as you take a tour through formal annual, perennial and rose gardens. Self-guided interpretive tree tour.
Indianola, IA ArboretumsMoulton Historical Society Museum
Railroad artifacts, rural schoolhouse, historical farm and home items.
Moulton, IA MuseumsRed Rock Reservoir Trails
Red Rock Reservoir has a variety of trails to suit the needs of a family out for a walk, hikers in search of distance and landscape, bikers and an equine trail for the horse enthusiast.
, IA TrailsCordova Park Observation Tower
Climb this 106-foot converted water tower for an unparalleled view of the Des Moines River Valley and Lake Red Rock. You'll climb 170 steps to the viewing platform -- it'
Knoxville, 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 MuseumsRed Rock Reservoir Camping
There are five campgrounds that are maintained by the Corps of Engineers. Within these parks are a total of 432 campsites. There are boat ramps at Whitebreast and Howell Station Recreation Areas. Showers and playgrounds are
, IA CampingAmerican Gothic House
Iowa artist Grant Wood sketched this house on a 1930 visit and that summer painted it as the background for his world-famous painting, "American Gothic." Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Eldon, IA ArtsLiberty 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 CentersHistorical 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 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 Centers