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This state park has 13 caves to explore for free!
Jackson County

This state park has 13 caves to explore for free!

Bybrian.abeling March 24, 2024July 14, 2024

Did you know that Maquoketa Caves State Park has more free caves to explore than any other state park in the United States? Yes, 13 total caves that are completely free to explore. Where is Maquoketa Caves State Park? Address: 9688 Caves Rd. Maquoketa, IA 52060 How much does it cost to explore the caves at…

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Walk the oldest outdoor Way of the Cross
Jackson County

Walk the oldest outdoor Way of the Cross

Bybrian.abeling March 24, 2024March 24, 2024

Nestled in the hills behind the St. Donatus Catholic Church in St. Donatus, Iowa is the oldest outdoor Way of the Cross in the United States. It was constructed in 1861 and symbolizes Christ’s journey to his crucifixion. It is a simple mowed path that passes fourteen stations on an approximate half-mile path that leads…

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A winter hike through Maquoketa Caves State Park
Jackson County

A winter hike through Maquoketa Caves State Park

Bybrian.abeling February 24, 2022January 15, 2024

Maquoketa Caves State Park is one of Iowa’s most popular state parks, with up to 300,000 visitors each year. It also happens to be the state park that I have personally visited the most. However, I’ve only visited during spring, summer, and fall – until I had a chance to visit during the winter after…

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