Cedar Bluffs Nature Preserve

Sunday was such a beautiful day. Finally the weather was moderate enough to enjoy being outdoors. It was Micah's last Sunday home before he leaves for college so I wanted to do a family thing. We decided to check out Cedar Bluffs Nature Preserve  in Mahaska County located near the Skunk River. You have to walk a bit before you get into the preserve but it was a lovely area to take a walk. I think it will be really beautiful in the fall.

Here is the view from the bluffs over the Des Moines River Valley.

On the trail.

Going across the bridge.

The clouds were beautiful.

Iowa has many lovely parks and nature preserves. If you live in Iowa, there are probably several located near you. For some reason, people tend to think of Iowa as flat but I think Iowa is beautiful with many types of terrain. We hope you take some time this fall to visit a park with your family and appreciate God's wonderful creation.