Des Moines River and Red Rock Dam

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August 12
Marion County Board of Supervisors 9:00 am
2003 N Lincoln St, Knoxville
August 14
Monarch Tagging 9:00 am
1378 Highway G-28, Otley
August 19
Marion County Zoning Commission 5:00 pm
3014 E. Main St, Knoxville
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August 26
Marion County Board of Supervisors 9:00 am
2003 N Lincoln St, Knoxville
September 5
Dutch Oven Cooking 5:00 pm
1378 Highway G-28, Otley
September 9
Marion County Board of Supervisors 9:00 am
2003 N Lincoln St, Knoxville
September 16
Discover the Atlatl 6:00 pm
1378 Highway G-28, Otley

Discover a Bird’s Eye View of Lake Red Rock

The Cordova Observation Tower is in Cordova Park which is an 1,100-acre area situated on bluffs overlooking Lake Red Rock. The name Cordova is derived from the small town that occupied this location from 1887-1962. For a bird’s eye view of the surrounding area, climb the 169 steps to the top of the park’s 106’ observation tower. On a clear day, landmarks 35 miles away may be viewed with the naked eye. In addition to the tower, the park has seven modern cabins available for rent year-round, a hiking trail and a trailhead for the 17-mile paved Volksweg Trail.

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