State-owned hatchery has 24 spring-fed raceways, fed by Iowa's largest coldwater spring. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout are raised to stockable size and released to 21 streams throughout northeast Iowa. Special tours on Iowa's trout program, fish production, and water quality topics. Trout fishing information, guide and licenses available. Fish in Turkey River and nearby trout streams for rainbow, brook and brown trout, as well as smallmouth bass.
Visit the six-story limestone mill and four other limestone buildings in the settlement of Motor, which existed only from 1869-1883. Hike rugged trails in nearby hills. Primitive camping, canoe access.
Elkader, IA Historic SitesView one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in Iowa, built in 1850. Exhibits include Victorian clothing and furniture, military and pharmacy items, antique tools, and photographs from the 1800s.
Elkader, IA MuseumsState-owned hatchery has 24 spring-fed raceways, fed by Iowa's largest coldwater spring. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout are raised to stockable size and released to 21 streams throughout northeast Iowa. Special tours on Iowa'
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Home of Iowa's 12th governor, William Larrabee, and his wife, Anna. The Larrabee family furnished and maintained this 1874 br...
Live theater, summer musical, regular and children's theater....
Take a historical and spiritual trip into the world of the American buffalo. Participate in a Lakota Sioux "smudge feather" c...
Built in 1860, the old courtroom contains the original judge's chair, kerosene lamps, chandelier and clock. Museum contains A...
See artifacts collected by Vern and Marjorie Schield on trips to 70 countries. Also on display is the first Bantam dragline, ...