Backbone State Park was Iowa's first state park and dedicated in 1920. In addition to Backbone lake, the park consists of 1,780 acres and is heavily wooded with a variety of tree species, predominantly oak and maple. One and two bedroom cabins are available to rent as well as a stone lodge that overlooks the lake. Backbone State Park is located 3 miles south of Strawberry Point in northwestern Delaware County.
Location:
1347 129th Street, Dundee Iowa 52038
Telephone
563-924-2527 Fax 563-924-2827
Other Iowa State Parks nearby:
(Dundee) Backbone State Park
(Waterloo) George Wyth State Park
(Dubuque) Mines of Spain Recreation Area
(McGregor) Pikes Peak State Park
(Mc Gregor) Pikes Peak State Park
(Palo) Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
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04/18 Coming to The Dundee area
Minnesota Alpaca Festival Owatonna MN April13-14 The halter show has over 500 alpacas in the most astonishing array of colors. Award winning fleece will be on display throughout the weekend! This is also a shopping extravaganza.
Dutch Days Festival Fulton IL May3-4 Arts and Crafts Vendors; Food and Concession Stands; Windmill Tours; Dutch Dancing and Costumes; Antique Tractor Display; Dutch Treasures Display; Heritage Canyon w/Early American Crafters; Hindeloopen Painting Demo and Sales; Stippling Display and Parade.
Marion Arts Festival Marion IA May18 the festival offers a high caliber, fully accessible cultural experience – a day of fine art and flip flops, families and connoisseurs, fun and education.
DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival Dubuque IA May17-19 DubuqueFest's juried fine art fair features the work of over 70 artists and artisans from throughout the region offering the very best in fine art and fine craft. Meet the artists, learn about their process, and invest in hand-crafted pieces.
North Iowa Band Festival Mason City IA May23-27 The event is the largest free marching band competition in the Midwest. The mission of the North Iowa Band Festival is to provide a weekend of wholesome family entertainment at little or no cost to the family; to promote and celebrate the rich musical heritage of North Iowa; and to provide an atmosphere which showcases young musicians who are becoming a part of that heritage. It features Carnival, Concessions, Marketplace, Car Show, Arts and Craft exhibits.
Rhubarb Festival Lanesboro MN June1 Taste such delicious rhubarb delights as pies, crisps, cakes, soups, chutneys, chili, jams, ketchup, leathers, drinks and more. Be the judge of the best of everything rhubarb. After tasting your favorites, vote. Winners of Peoples Choice Awards win great prizes!
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