A world class landform; rare geologic features including peak-and-saddle topography and stair-like catsteps; rare flora and fauna such as biscuitroot. These are important reasons why Rosie Hall and her late husband Phil wanted to protect this land. . . . — — Map (db m193992) HM
When the first settlers arrived in Iowa, nearly 30 of this state's 35 million acres were blanketed with tallgrass prairie. In less than 150 years, 99.9% of this vast, lush grassland disappeared under the plow. The prairie before you contains some . . . — — Map (db m86930) HM
Iowa assumed an important place in America’s Underground Railroad history when Missourians closed off the Missouri River to Kansas bound settlers. For Iowa residents involved in helping runaways, the work was a dangerous and illegal business. Most . . . — — Map (db m93885) HM
Fall brings out goldenrods and sunflowers swarming with soldier beetles feeding on insects attracted to the blooms.
Early bloomers, like pasque flowers, hug the warm ground and are protected from frost by hairy stems and leaves. . . . — — Map (db m234302) HM
Thin black lines indicate changes in relevance. Between each pair of lines entries are ordered geographically but all have the same relevance.
* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
