Explore the outdoors at Ambrose A. Call State Park in Algona.
Explore the outdoors at Ambrose A. Call State Park in Algona.
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♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] Outside Algona the rolling farmland of northwest Iowa gives way to steep ravines and rugged timber.
Nestled within this landscape is Ambrose A. Call State Park, a 138 acre woodland retreat in Kossuth County.
♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] The park's namesake, Ambrose A. Call, was among the first European settlers in the area.
He and his brother Asa arrived in 1854, and a replica one room cabin marks the site of call's original homestead inside the park.
In 1925, Call's daughter donated the land to the state of Iowa, ensuring its preservation for public enjoyment.
♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] The centerpiece of the park is a log cabin style lodge built by the Works Progress Administration in 1928.
The park was formally dedicated the following year in 1929.
Today, visitors can explore two miles of trails winding through the forested terrain.
♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] A disc golf course and playground make the park a welcome retreat for all ages.
This secluded spot off the highway is perfect for a short visit or a weekend escape.
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