This hidden park in Iowa feels like stepping into a nature painting 🍃 Just outside Cedar Rapids, Palisades-Kepler State Park is one of those places that proves Iowa’s beauty goes way beyond cornfields. Towering limestone bluffs, rugged trails overlooking the Cedar River, and peaceful forest paths that glow golden in fall — it’s raw Midwest magic. Whether you’re hiking, picnicking by the river, or just watching the light dance across the cliffs, every corner here feels untouched and timeless. Kn