Seven Oaks Recreation Ski Resort

Seven Oaks Recreation is a family-owned and operated year-round outdoor recreation facility. Seven Oaks offers guests a wide range of fun activities including, skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing during the winter months. In the summer, guests can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, river tubing, paintball, and camping. The slopes consist of 11 runs, from beginner to expert, so no matter your skill level, your sure to find what your looking for at Seven Oaks. The ski resort also has a terrain park, rail yard, and a beginner area. Seven Oaks Recreation is located at 1086 222nd Drive Boone. For more information, click here.

Sky Tours Zipline Course

Sky Tours has 9 amazing lines, that will take you 70 feet above ground, on zip lines as long as 1,000 feet. During the tour, you will fly over the beautiful and historical Union Park. The views from above are magical! As you fly through the air, you will have a 360-degree view of Horseshoe Hollow as well as the ancient ruins that lie below. Sky Tours is a guided tour with two guides with every group. These guides are highly trained and certified in zipline safety, with countless hours spent going over the course and equipment. Sky Tours can be found within the YMCA Union Park Camp at 11764 John F Kennedy road in Dubuque. For more information, click here.

Monticello Canoe Rental

 

Monticello Canoe Rental is a family-owned, and operated business. This canoe rental has been in business for over 30 years. Monticello Canoe Rental is located on the Maquoketa River, in Monticello Iowa. Whether your interests are canoeing, kayaking, or tubing, the Maquoketa River is the perfect location to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Your float begins at the canoe rental office, located below the Mon-Maq Dam, and continues down river to beautiful Pictured Rocks Park.  For more information, click here.

Climb Iowa

Climb Iowa Is Iowa’s largest indoor climbing and training facility. With more then 10,000 square feet of climbing, 200 different routes, a fitness room, and a yoga studio. There is literally something for everyone regardless of skill level. There are also two adult beginner classes, for climbers who are new to the sport of climbing. Climb Iowa is located at, 3605 SE Miehe Drive in Grimes. For more information, click here.

Crystal Lake Cave

The cave system has been described as an underground labyrinth of wondrous mineral formations. With every step you take through the cave you will see a wide range of pristine stalagmites, helictites, and rare anthodites. Crystal Lake Cave offers two amazing tours, through this underground wonderland. With two different tours to choose from, and a beautiful sheltered picnic area, Crystal Lake Cave is the perfect destination for your next family Adventure! The cave opens in May and closes again in mid October. Crystal Lake Cave is located at 6684 Crystal Lake Cave Rd in Dubuque. For more information, click here.