Photos: Palisades-Kepler State Park
Weekends are for the family. Hiking has become a great way to stay in shape and keep my kids active. This Saturday our trip took us through Mount Vernon to just outside of Cedar Rapids, IA to Palisades-Kepler State Park. Palisades-Kepler lies along the beautiful Cedar River in Linn County. The 840-acre park features river bluffs, deep ravines, a sprawling forest with a large variety of wildflowers, and loads of wildlife.
Photos: Palisades-Kepler State Park
After the day of hiking at Palisades-Kepler State Park, I can see why it is such a popular destination. The lodge is great for a wedding reception or family gathering, and staying in one of the 4 cabins could be a fun experience with family and friends. Access to fishing and wonderful trails make this an easy place to stay with access to a city that can supply anything you might need. I've got lots of state parks left to check out, but I think I've got a pretty good start.
Check out another one of the adventures below
Photos: Eden Valley Refuge
More From 103.3 WJOD
![Dubuque Severs Ties With Russian Sister City](http://townsquare.media/site/683/files/2022/07/attachment-Untitled-design-44.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Local Athlete Gets Drafted for Major League Baseball](http://townsquare.media/site/683/files/2022/07/attachment-tommy-specht-feature-image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees, but Dubuque is Offering Money if You Plant One](http://townsquare.media/site/683/files/2022/07/attachment-TREES-NEW1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![The Top 22 Country Songs of 2022, Ranked](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2022/07/attachment-top-songs-of-2022.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Lady A Concert July 23rd in Monticello, Iowa Canceled: Uncle Kracker WILL Still Perform](http://townsquare.media/site/683/files/2022/07/attachment-LADY-A.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Dierks Bentley Brings His ‘Beers on Me’ Tour to Dubuque](http://townsquare.media/site/683/files/2022/07/attachment-ON.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Maren Morris Gives Fans a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Her Humble Quest Tour Life [Watch]](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2022/07/attachment-Maren-Morris-Day-in-the-Life-Humble-Quest-Tour-TikTok.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Zac Brown Band Enlist Cody Johnson for ‘Wild Palomino’ Remake [Listen]](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2022/07/attachment-ZacBrownBand-CodyJohnson-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Special Illinois Caravan to Honor Civil War Veteran With Galena, Illinois stop](http://townsquare.media/site/682/files/2022/07/attachment-GALENA.jpg?w=980&q=75)