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Hitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek Iowa Nature
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Hitchcock Nature Center Information
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| Name | Hitchcock Nature Center |
| Brief Description | Nationally Recognized Birding, Located in the Loess Hills |
| Type | Attraction |
| Category | 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 |
| Phone 1 | (712) 545-3283 |
| Phone 2 | (712) 328-5638 |
| Email | conservation@pottcounty.com |
| Handicapped Accessible | Yes |
| Website | www.pottcoconservation.com |
| Last Updated | 3/29/2005 |
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Hitchcock Nature Center Amenities
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Gift Shop
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Pet Friendly
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Reviews for Hitchcock Nature Center
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| ***** | Beautiful vistas, easy trails and love the wildlife. | Family with young children | 02-14-07 |
| **** | Its a great park to hike in. The Loess hills are beautiful. There are a couple of small cabins, and a number of camping pads, perfect for RVs. | Male under 25 | 05-28-07 |
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