Family has some time off the week of Oct. 16-22. We'd like to head a little north from the DSM area to see some Fall Foliage.
Per the national foliage map, it would be peak at that time in NE Iowa, SE Minnesota, and SW Wisconsin.
What are some national/state parks, cool outdoor locations we should consider for a 2 or 3 day trip in that area you might recommend? Wife, myself, and 2 Jr. High age boys. We are OK with some limited hiking (a mile or two) & climbing, but we're not master outdoorsmen. We're staying in motels! We'd like to stay within a 6 or so hour drive of Des Moines.
Also, if you had general recommendations of places the boys might like in that area, I'd take those suggestions, too!
(The area circled would be the best bet for that week)
Per the national foliage map, it would be peak at that time in NE Iowa, SE Minnesota, and SW Wisconsin.
What are some national/state parks, cool outdoor locations we should consider for a 2 or 3 day trip in that area you might recommend? Wife, myself, and 2 Jr. High age boys. We are OK with some limited hiking (a mile or two) & climbing, but we're not master outdoorsmen. We're staying in motels! We'd like to stay within a 6 or so hour drive of Des Moines.
Also, if you had general recommendations of places the boys might like in that area, I'd take those suggestions, too!
(The area circled would be the best bet for that week)