Top Five Things to Do
Hike the scenic trail to Natural Bride or ride the skylift.
Explore the Red River Gorge area.
Enjoy square dancing at Hoedown Island.
Hike Henson’s Arch or tour Natural Bridge Cave.
Reserve a private cottage or lodge room to view fall foliage.


Natural Bridge State Resort Park

Viking Lake is one of the most popular state parks in southwest Iowa due to its accessibility and variety of recreational opportunities. A large portion of the 1,000-acre park has been left in its natural state and has an abundance of wild flowers, plants and wildlife. It is not uncommon to see beavers, turkeys, muskrats, ducks, shore birds and white-tailed deer. Many of the park's hills and valleys were once campsites of Native American tribes and artifacts were uncovered when the dam was being constructed.



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