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| Name | Hitchcock Nature Center |
| Brief Description | Nationally Recognized Birding, Located in the Loess Hills |
| Type | Attraction |
| Category | Council Bluffs Iowa Nature |
| Description | This 1,003 acre preserve is located in the heart of the globally significant Loess Hills. Hitchcock Nature Center presents its visitors with opportunities to engage in low-impact recreation activities that foster a sense of awareness, understanding, and appreciation of our natural world.
-Explore our extensive 10 mile network of trails
-Picnic at one of the scenic Loess Hills overlooks
-Stay overnight at the backpack campsites, rustic cabins, or modern tent and RV campground
-Explore the Loess Hills playground
-Test your birding skills at our nationally recognized Hitchcock HawkWatch. Hitchcock was named the first Important Birding Area in Iowa with over 240 species sighted.
-Hone your archery skills on our public archery range
-Attend seasonal recreation programs such as Hikes, Monarch Tagging, Halloween Events, Early Bird Walks, Night Sky Viewing, HawkWatch Programs, Mushroom Hunts and more. For specific program dates and information, please contact Hitchcock at (712) 545-3283.
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| Address | 27792 Ski Hill Loop |
| CSZ | Honey Creek, IA 51542 |
| Website | www.pottcoconservation.com |
| Additional Information | Additional Information |
| Information Request | Request Council Bluffs Iowa Visitor Information |
| Last Updated | 3/29/2005 |
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