Iowa's State Parks - Events This Weekend

Black Hawk State Park - Summer Water Carnival
Friday, July 16, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
In the town bay area of Lake View. Local food stands, carnival rides, free entertainment all three days. Also kids parade, kids talent show, waffle feed, street parade, and evening parade of floats on the lake. More specific information can be found at www.lakeview-ia.com.

Lake Anita State Park - Christmas in July
Friday, July 16, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Decorate your campsite for the Christmas in July celebration. There will be a campsite decorating contest, visit from Santa and Christmas movies. Sponsored by the Friends of Lake Anita.

Backbone State Park - Christmas in July
Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 10:00 am - noon and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Games for the whole family starting with boat races at 10:00 am at the Boat House, games in the campground from 2 to 4 pm. There will be a visit from Santa, a drawing and horse drawn carriage rides starting at 6:00 pm. The campsite judging will start after dark and prizes will be awarded that night.

Mines of Spain State Park - Nature Day for Kids - Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00 - noon, meet at EB Lyons Intepretive Center

Mines of Spain State Park - Canoe Trip
Sunday, July 18 2010
Meet at Catfish Creek at 12:30