Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, Sioux City, IA
N 42° 32.605 W 096° 28.279
14T E 707634 N 4713213
A breath of fresh air awaits the outdoor enthusiasts at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature City located at Stone State Park just north of Sioux City.
Waymark Code: WMB748
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2011
Views: 4
A breath of fresh air awaits the outdoor enthusiasts at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature City located at Stone State Park just north of Sioux City. Almost 5,000 acres are available to explore including hiking trails, river canoeing, fishing, swimming, and picnicking. The nature center spotlights the unique Loess Hills and teaches the importance of stewardship of this fragile ecosystem. The center is handicapped accessible and has two 60-seat classrooms are available for classes, meetings, and other events. A quarter mile trail is also accessible.
The nature center has exhibits on prairie, wetlands and forests, live native fish and reptiles, and a bird viewing area. An outdoor amphitheater is handy for nature programs, and butterfly and wildflower gardens are popular attractions. There are also several geocaches and earthcaches here.
Hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Open Year Round?: yes
Interpretive Programs?: yes
Live Animal Displays: yes
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors should visit the Nature Center and post a photo of themselves (or GPS unit) either inside or outside of the nature center visited. Logs without photos WILL be allowed if a lenghty description of one's visit and a mention of what they learned is included.
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