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Laura Belin's avatar

Thanks for the roundup!

One of my Iowa wildflower guest authors, Katie Byerly, lives in your area and based on her work, there are a lot of excellent spots to enjoy nature in Cerro Gordo County and nearby:

https://www.bleedingheartland.com/author/katie-byerly/

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Lisa Explains It All's avatar

Definitely lots and lots of nature to take in around here!

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Debra Engle's avatar

Great roundup, Lisa. My husband and I like to do weekend excursions from time to time, and the Mason City area is now on the list, thanks to you.

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Lisa Explains It All's avatar

Excellent! You'll definitely enjoy yourself up here! 😀

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Kathy's avatar

And then there's the Fossil Park and Prairie Preserve just outside of Rockford. Walk the trails, pick up Devonian fossils, enjoy the view.

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Lisa Explains It All's avatar

One of my favorite places!

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Tim Grover's avatar

Fun fact...Clear Lake is 100' higher in elevation than Mason City!

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Lisa Explains It All's avatar

That's a cool bit of trivia!

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