“Iowans now have a great up-to-date pathway to the entire park system. A must for anyone who camps, hikes, boats, fishes, photographs, birds, or in other ways uses these marvelous areas.”—Jim Dinsmore, author, A Country So Full of Game: The Story of Wildlife in Iowa (Iowa, 1994)
— Jim Dinsmore
“Our public lands define us. We have taken them for granted for too long. This attractive volume puts into perspective those historic figures who cared, those personalities who saw beyond the horizon. It should be on your shelf.”—Dean Roosa, former state ecologist of Iowa
— Dean Roosa
“I highly recommend Iowa State Parks. It is a helpful reference book filled with engaging essays and descriptions and a wealth of stunning photographs. But even more importantly, this book is an invitation and a guide for us to visit our state parks, recreation areas, preserves, and forests to explore the best of Iowa’s natural world!”—Deborah Lewis, curator, Ada Hayden Herbarium
— Deborah Lewis