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Baileys Ford Nature Center and Wildlife Exhibit
Clip: Episode 110 | 2m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore this park's nature trails, woven within the water trails of the Maquoketa River.
Explore this park's nature trails, woven within the water trails of the Maquoketa River.
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Baileys Ford Nature Center and Wildlife Exhibit
Clip: Episode 110 | 2m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore this park's nature trails, woven within the water trails of the Maquoketa River.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship♪♪♪ Kohlsdorf: Travelers exploring the Delaware Crossing Scenic Byway can discover natural wonders at Bailey's Ford Park.
♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ Just a few minutes south of the town of Manchester, Bailey's Ford Park gives visitors a chance to stretch their legs... ♪♪♪ ...take in beautiful scenic views... ♪♪♪ ...and learn about the history and ecology of this unique Maquoketa River Valley landmark.
♪♪♪ The park is a really beautiful area, and just being outdoors here is a real treat.
And then of course you can fall in behind that space whatever specialty, activity you want to be involved with, whether it be fishing or whether it be trout fishing, river fishing and, uh, hiking and camping and so forth.
♪♪♪ Kohlsdorf: The park is named after one of the county's first European settlers, Joel Bailey, who arrived around 1837.
♪♪♪ The numerous activities found throughout the park are woven into the landscape.
Several miles of hiking trails intertwine with waterways on the Maquoketa River... and the Whitewater Park in Manchester.
[ Water rushing ] Adventurers are treated to diverse scenic views, including limestone bluffs and thriving wildlife.
♪♪♪ Bailey's Ford Park is home for Delaware County conservation.
Step inside the nature center to gain better knowledge of the area's abundant wildlife.
Glanz: All of the three major dioramas that we have are all self-explanatory.
You can look up the photo of the animal, bird that you may have a question about, or its type of habitat.
It'll tell you about its longevity.
So there's a lot of information right here.
♪♪♪ Kohlsdorf: Bailey's Ford Park offers travelers 170 acres of exciting outdoor activities for those exploring the Delaware Crossing Scenic Byway.
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Iowa's first state park sets the bar high for beautiful views of the Driftless Area. (2m 40s)
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Pull off the byway to answer the call of this iconic baseball diamond and movie site. (3m 23s)
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What started as a utility lake is now a generator of lifelong memories for visitors. (3m 33s)
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One of Iowa's first colleges claims a distinguished list of impressive alumni. (2m 23s)
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The Manchester Trout Hatchery adds nearly a million trout each year into Iowa's waterways. (5m 28s)
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Brave the rapids in downtown Manchester, where utility has transformed into recreation. (2m 39s)
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