Nominated by locals
Maquoketa Caves State Park
A hidden gem in Iowa
Eastern Iowa's wildest park packs thirteen caves into a six-mile trail system, from the 1,100-foot walk-through Dancehall Cave to a 17-ton balanced rock — bring a headlamp and old shoes.
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