Warren

Rolling Thunder Prairie


Education at Rolling Thunder Prairie Warren County Conservation Board Naturalists provide education programs for every age group, school, civic organization or scout group. Call 515-961-6169 to schedule a program or find out about upcoming programs in the county.
Historic Visits at Rolling Thunder Prairie Immerse yourself in what Iowa used to look like. A rolling area with a wooded creek, that area consists mainly of grasses and forbs. It is used extensively by a variety of upland and woodland species. This prairie is the largest track of native prairie in the county. The two hundred acres on the west side of 80th Avenue have never been plowed and contain high quality native prairie vegetation.
Hunting at Rolling Thunder Prairie Rolling Thunder Prairie is a 282 acre wildlife management area full of hunting possibilities. Deer, turkey and pheasant are among the most popular game.
Other Activities at Rolling Thunder Prairie Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment Geocaching is a great way to see Rolling Thunder. The cache is located at N 41° 12.040 W 093° 39.484.
Trails & Hiking at Rolling Thunder Prairie Explore Rolling Thunder the way Early Iowans did...off trail. There is not a trail system in the park which leaves the exploring completely up to you. Blaze a new path and see what wonder await!

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