Riverton, IA

Experience unique wildlife viewing experiences at these locations on the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway.

Butcher Rd
Westfield, IA

Broken Kettle is a sweeping reminder of nature’s beauty. Not only is it the Conservancy’s largest preserve in Iowa, but it contains the largest remaining prairie in Iowa.

Butcher Rd
Westfield, IA

Broken Kettle is a sweeping reminder of nature’s beauty. Not only is it the Conservancy’s largest preserve in Iowa, but it contains the largest remaining prairie in Iowa.

27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, IA

Every year, from September through December, birds of prey enthusiasts gather at Hitchcock Nature Center to observe and count thousands of eagles, hawks, and other raptors as they migrate south.

27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, IA

Every year, from September through December, birds of prey enthusiasts gather at Hitchcock Nature Center to observe and count thousands of eagles, hawks, and other raptors as they migrate south.

Riverton, IA

The Riverton Wildlife Area is managed to provide high quality habitat for wildlife across the spectrum. It has hundreds of acres of diverse prairie and thousands of acres of wetlands. From deer to ducks and dragonflies to butterflies, the Riverton Wildlife Area is an outdoor paradise waiting to be discovered.

Riverton, IA

The Riverton Wildlife Area is managed to provide high quality habitat for wildlife across the spectrum. It has hundreds of acres of diverse prairie and thousands of acres of wetlands. From deer to ducks and dragonflies to butterflies, the Riverton Wildlife Area is an outdoor paradise waiting to be discovered.

25601 C60
Hinton, IA

Miles of trails traverse the 500-acre park, suitable for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and winter sports. The park offers great fishing, birdwatching, and paddling opportunities. Be sure to check out the elk herd and playgrounds while you are visiting.

25601 C60
Hinton, IA

Miles of trails traverse the 500-acre park, suitable for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and winter sports. The park offers great fishing, birdwatching, and paddling opportunities. Be sure to check out the elk herd and playgrounds while you are visiting.

18958 Weber Rd
Westfield, IA

This preserve contains a variety of tallgrass prairie species and butterflies.

18958 Weber Rd
Westfield, IA

This preserve contains a variety of tallgrass prairie species and butterflies.

2585 Waubonsie Park Rd
Hamburg, IA

The only known breeding colony occurs in Waubonsie State Park (adults are seen in flight there during most years). The pawpaw, an understory tree found at Waubonsie, is the only host plant for the zebra swallowtail’s striped caterpillar.

712 US-6
Oakland, IA

In 2025, the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its designation as a national scenic byway. To celebrate, we will be highlighting 125 things to do on the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway.