An early morning shooting Friday, July 22, 2022, at Maquoketa Caves State Park campground in eastern Iowa left three members of a family dead: Tyler Schmidt, 42, Sarah Schmidt, 42, and Lula Schmidt, 6 ...

They might be surprised to learn that one of Iowa's most picturesque and claustrophobic hikes is found underground at ...

Across Iowa, a total of 83 parks and recreation areas — including 21 that are managed through lease agreements with counties and municipalities — invite visitors to experience tens of thousands of ...

MAQUOKETA, Iowa — Anyone who is planning to explore the caves at Maquoketa Caves State Park will have to be screened before they begin their exploring this spring. The state Department of Natural ...

MAQUOKETA/CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KWWL) - Saturday marks a somber anniversary in eastern Iowa, marking one year since a Cedar Falls family was killed while camping in Maquoketa Caves State Park. It was ...

Adventure deep into the Iowa bedrock at Maquoketa Caves State Park. Adventure deep into the Iowa bedrock at Maquoketa Caves State Park. Road Trip Iowa is available to stream on pbs.org and the free ...

With more caves than any other state park in the region, and six miles of lush hiking trails, this park is a must-visit for those in the Midwest.

MAQUOKETA, Iowa (WQAD) - Officials have released the 911 phone call made on the morning a Cedar Falls family was murdered at Maquoketa Caves State Park. It happened in the early morning hours of July ...

MAQUOKETA, Iowa — It’s possible the caves at Maquoketa Caves State Park will open to the public this summer. Scott Dykstra, caves ranger, said he met last week with the Iowa Department of Natural ...

Peak outdoor season is nearing and Iowa not only offers 83 state parks and recreation areas, there are also more than 1,000 caves hidden throughout the state's natural habitats. Here are popular Iowa ...

The popular Maquoketa Caves State Park will be opening soon after being closed all summer due to construction and electrical upgrades throughout the campground. The park closed last February and will ...

MAQUOKETA, Iowa (KCRG) - Saturday marks one year since three members of a Cedar Falls family were murdered while camping at the Maquoketa Caves State Park, and there are still many questions left ...