Golden Fields and Open Sky
| The waving cornfields of Iowa beckon. Come see meadowlarks and jays dart across the fields, or listen for thunder, rolling across the plains. Iowa is filled with natural wonders, from the limestone cliffs along the Mississippi River, to the rolling hills of the Missouri. Try fishing in one of the northern regions' many crystal lakes, or scan the sky for raptors and songbirds in the plains of the southern regions. | ||||
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| Dubbed "the beautiful land" by Native Americans, Iowa is home to a wide variety of birds and wildlife. Watch for jackrabbits, grouse, and falcons in the grasslands, and river otters and swans in the rivers, lakes, and wetlands. In the southwest, keep your eyes open for the elusive bobcat. White-tailed deer are common everywhere, as are Peregrine falcons, rabbits, bluebirds, and bald eagles. | ||||
| images courtesy of the Iowa Tourism Office |