Yellow River State Forest

About Yellow River State Forest

The Yellow Forest is home to a variety of animals that live in and around it, such as deer, elk, elk, wolf, coyote and other wild animals. From a recreational point of view, the Yellow Forest offers hunters the opportunity to catch highland game birds, trappers for harvesting beavers, minks or other fur animals, and to catch anglers, trout and other wild fish. For birdwatchers, this forest offers a great opportunity to pursue their interests.

Bald eagles can be observed in the forest and in the surrounding area at any time, and the red-shouldered falcon is an endangered or endangered woodland bird. The Yellow Forest is populated by a variety of other birds, such as owls, falcons, peregrine falcons, ospreys and other birds of prey.

Prairie species are also found on steep, southwest-facing slopes, such as the steep slope of Blue Ridge Parkway. The Yellow River State Forest is bordered by the Red River to the east and a series of steep slopes to the west.

The maple bush forest is often found on the northern and eastern slopes and consists mainly of oak, hickory and maple, as well as some shrubs and grasses. The eastern edge of the Red River and the steep slopes of Blue Ridge Parkway are peopled with oak and hickory forests.

Hardwoods in the lowlands include oak, hickory and maple, as well as some shrubs and grasses. This component includes various trees such as oaks, hazelnuts, pines, maples, elms, pines, birches, oaks and pines.

The prairie at this location contains grasses, shrubs, trees and other plants as well as a variety of wild flowers such as pines, elms, birches, hickory, oaks, pears, hazelnuts, maples, orchids, ferns, cedars, eucalyptus and others.

The jewel - the tail star (Dodecatheon amethystinum) is an endangered species found in this forest.

Many hectares were planted with various plant species such as grasses, shrubs, trees and other plants. A large number of different types of trees, shrubs and plants have also been established to test the feasibility of planting these different species.

The first land acquired for the Yellow River State Forest was purchased with funds used to build the first public park in the state of New Jersey, Blue Ridge National Park. The original purchase was for a 1,000-acre plot on the west side of a river, and the name "Yellow River Forest" is appropriate.

In 1949, the 1500 hectares of forest was transferred to the National Park and became part of a national monument.

The subsequent land purchase consolidated the scattered areas, and today the forest covers 8,503 hectares. The largest unit of state forest is in the Paint Creek catchment area, but most of the land purchased is farmland and grassland. The harvest of wood provided the material that C.C. C used for the construction of the National Park and other lands. Early management of the Yellow River Forest was designed to protect against pasture, fire and soil erosion.

In the 1940s, most of the open land was planted with trees, and the large pine plantations that can be seen in the forest today were the result of these efforts.

In 1947, the sawmill, which continued to operate under the Forest Service, was moved from Pikes Peak State Park to the Paint Creek Unit. The trees used in the mill were harvested from the state's land, and there is now an extensive fire-fighting system in place to protect the plantations. Each year, lumber worth $20,000 is sold to DNR units and $10,000 to other government units. Over the years, more than half of the wood used for the Color Brook and Color Pine plantations has been sold to private individuals or to other government agencies.

In the 1950s and 1960s, outdoor recreation in the woods became more important, and tents and picnic areas were set up along the creek and in some other areas of the park, such as the Paint Creek Trail.

At that time, the park had a horse park where visitors could hire horses to ride, and paths were built to accommodate walkers. In the 1960s and 1970s, the paths along the Paint Creek Trail and other trails were improved and in some areas the trail was expanded to accommodate horses and walkers, as well as other forest areas.

Trails along the Yellow River were mentioned in an April 1996 article in National Geographic magazine "Yellow River State Park: A Natural History Museum."

It was voted the best walk in Iowa and we are honored to have received this distinctive award. Those who have not had the opportunity to explore the hiking trails can use them all year round.

Therefore, we expect a strong use of backpacking tourism as well as hiking and mountain biking along the trails.

The difficulty ranges from relatively easy to intermediate, with a maximum difficulty of 4.5 to 5.0 miles per hour and a minimum of 3 to 4 miles.

In the Paint Creek area alone there are well maintained hiking trails, but some of them are not accessible by car. There is no charge or registration required for the use of backpacks, and we have a wide range of trails for scouts and other youth groups looking for a hiking experience on their backs. We have access to a large number of hiking trails and campsites in the Yellow River State Forest. Plan your backpacking trip in advance with a group of friends, family members or other members of the community.

We have access to a wide range of hiking trails and campsites in the Yellow River State Forest, as well as a large number of campsites and campsites.

Whether you are looking for something special for a day trip or an overnight stay, we will be happy to give you an idea of your destination. We are not an organized area, so if you find a group or individual that is already on a page, please split up. On nice weekends there is light but not excessive traffic and there are backpacker areas to support large or several smaller groups.

On weekdays, you rarely meet other users, but you can meet with horses, and the backpacking trail is also partly a riding trail, so you can meet horses and ride.

At the sawmill headquarters, there must be a public water supply, but the water from the springs and streams should be sufficient for drinking, bathing, brushing teeth and bathing.

Do not use campfires in extremely dry conditions and practice fire safety and make sure you put out fires before you leave the grounds. Reservations are not required, but are not accepted, so please practice and do not make a campfire.

You may want to try other options of backpacking, but first base camping facilities in the forest for the upcoming first winter.