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Back to topIowa Outdoors Magazine, Summer 2025
The Staggering Secrets of Buffalofish
Recently discovered as one of Earth's longest living animals, native buffalofish defy notions of aging by physically improving with time as they reach extreme ages.
Story by Brian Button; Photos by Stuart Black
Project AWARE
Since its inception in 2003, thousands of volunteers have helped remove trash from Iowa rivers with this annual event slated to clean the Winnebago and Shell Rock rivers this summer. Get involved, donate or paddle along by learning more at iowaprojectaware.org
Story by Brian Soenen
Knitting it Together
Kalsow Prairie in Pocahontas County is a remnant, a fragment of something formerly complete that made up most of Iowa's natural landscape–the tallgrass prairie. Equally important are re-created and restored prairies large and small. Hear the story from the first refuge biologist at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge.
Story by Pauline Drobney; Photos by Kristie Burns
Giving a Hoot
Their nest tree cut down, can two great horned owlets survive? Volunteers, wildlife rehabilitators and good samaritans give it their all.
Story by Brian Button; Photos by Eric Burson and RARE staff
Hiawatha Point Walleye
Revisit a quieter 1950s-era lake Okoboji and a boy's first walleye catch made from a hand-built wooden rowboat as dad works the oars.
Story by Bill Klein
Jackson County Relics
Get a peek into some of the most unique natural areas around and gain appreciation for those who labor to resotore and rejuvenate the lands and species they care for.
Story and Photos by Tony Vorwald
Mythbusters
Let's jump into all things sunny–do days really get longer in summer? Can "civil twilight" help you plan more time outside?
Lost in Iowa
Union Grove State Park near Tama boasts a beautiful lake, wooded trails and lots of bird watching. And with just two cabins and 11 campsites, peace and quiet rule the day.
Curiosity of Summer
Get out to search warm, still waters for freshwater jellyfish. Very rarely seen, these small creatures are harmless to people and likely more common than previously thought. Several were spotted here last year. Can you find any?
Wild Cuisine
Here is a crispy, flaky method to enjoy catfish without the heavy oils. Air-fried catfish offers a healthier way to enjoy the hearty, savory flavor of this favorite summertime catch.
Flora & Fauna
Despite stunning color, scarlet tanagers can be hard to spot. Use these tips to learn more of their habits and songs to find them.
Notes from the Field
An odd set of tips lead DNR specialists to a blackened stream where fortunately, a beaver dam prevented a manure leak from reaching a larger river. Come along as specialists track down the mysterious underground route the manure traveled.
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Editorial Mission
We strive to open the door to the beauty and uniqueness of Iowa's natural resources, inspire people to get outside and experience Iowa and to motivate outdoor-minded citizens to understand and care for our natural resources.
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