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 FishingPioneer 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 CentersMoulton Historical Society Museum
Railroad artifacts, rural schoolhouse, historical farm and home items.
Moulton, IA MuseumsThe Klokkenspel
Designed and created especially for Pella, the carillon clock has eight, 4-foot mechanical figures and 147
Pella, IA One Of A KindsCordova 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 CentersRed 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 TrailsJohn L. Lewis Mining & Labor Museum
See life-sized bronze statue of John L. Lewis, and photographs and documents pertaining to Lewis and labor. Early mining tools and historical displays, plus theater and research library for Iowa mining and labor history, are on site.
Lucas, IA MuseumsWapello 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 MuseumsClarke 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 MuseumsBridges of Madison County
Meet someone you love at the Bridges of Madison County. Always romantic. Even before Iowa novelist Robert Waller and Hollywood romanticized them. The five historic covered bridges, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, are scattered across the countryside.
Winterset, IA BridgesRathbun 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 Hatcheries