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Annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park at the Thomson Causeway recreation area in Thomson, Illinois.
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Annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park at the Thomson Causeway recreation area in Thomson, Illinois.
  • Annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park at the Thomson Causeway recreation area in Thomson, Illinois.
  • A gathering of adult and juvenile bald ealges rosting in the trees below Locks and Dam 15 on the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois, in January 2015.
  • Paddling on Lake Red Rock
  • Red Sandstone bluffs along Lake Red Rock's northwest shore
  • Father and Son with Fish
  • Man walking dog on Volksweg Trail
  • White Pelican in tailwaters below the Red Rock Dam
  • Campers at Howell Station Campground
  • Boating on Lake Red Rock
  • sailboat on Lake Red Rock
  • kayaks along shore
  • Walker on trail
  • Campers at Whitebreast Campground
  • Whitebreast Beach visitors on sand
  • Kids play at Playscape
  • Picnic Table at Playscape
  • Fish Bike Rack at Playscape
  • New Restroom at Playscape
  • Rock Island District Park Ranger, Tracy Spry, stands with some students attending a Jr. Ranger program at Lake Red Rock in 2014.
  • An ash tree located at the Mississippi River Visitor Center in Rock Island, Illinois, wrapped with green EAB tape to inform visitors of the effects of EAB infestation.
  • Grant River Recreation Area near Potosi, Wis.
  • Bald Eagle
  • Bald Eagles gathered along the Mississippi River.
  • Picnickers at Fifield #1 shelter
  • Willow artist and volunteers create structure for Playscape area
  • Volunteers creating Playscape at Lake Red Rock
  • Looking into Fisherman's Corner Recreation Area using the Google maps tour application.
  • Big Slough boat ramp located four miles north of Thomson, Illinois is a popular access point on the Mississippi River.
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  • View of a storm from on top of the dam at Coralville Lake in Coralville, Iowa.
  • View of a storm from on top of the dam at Coralville Lake in Coralville, Iowa.
  • Mississippi River Visitor Center at Locks and Dam 15.
  • Earth Day AD for www.Bobber.info
  • Fishing Ad for www.Bobber.info
  • Grant River Recreation Area in Potosi, WI.
  • Bald Eagle at Locks and Dam 15 in Rock Island, IL.
  • Camping Couple at Howell Station Recreation Area
  • Debris floats in the tunnel opening of New York City's Battery Park Underpass following Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. This photo was taken after the unwatering team had lowered the water by about 10 feet.
  • Ice covers Saylorville Lake Jan. 6, 2014.
  • Randy Braley shakes hands with Col. Mark Deschenes, Rock Island District Commander, after being awarded the Order of the de Fleury Medal Dec. 9 for his service and support as the Kabul Area office, Afghanistan resident engineer and for his 32-years as a Corps of Engineers employee.
  • Winter on the Mississippi River near Andalusia, IL.
  • Winter on the Mississippi River.
  • Icy banks of the Mississippi River at Shady Creek Recreation Area.
  • Eagle watching on the river front in Muscatine, IA.
  • Eagle watching at Lock and Dam 16 on the Mississippi River.
  • Bald Eagles perched in the tree above Lock and Dam 19 in Keokuk, IA.
  • Eagle watching on the Mississippi River for the annual Keokuk Eagle Watch event.
  • Mississippi River Visitor Center at Locks and Dam 15 in winter.
  • Ice along the banks of the Mississippi River at Clark's Ferry Recreation Area.
  • Snowshoeing is a popular hike activity in the winter months at Lake Red Rock
  • Paddlers enjoy the Red Rock Trail at Lake Red Rock near Knoxville, Iowa. The trail has been officially designated as a National Water Trail by the National Park Service.
  • Sam Heilig explains to STEM Job Shadow participants how the roller gates at Locks and Dam 15 operate to maintain the 9-foot navigation pool on November 20.
  • Fall camping at Grant River Campground along the Mississippi River near Potosi, Wis.
  • Ash Tree Leaves
  • Emerald Ash Borer
  • Debris accumulates around Saylorville Lake's control tower and along the dam June 4, 2013.
  • West Overlook Day Use Beach at Coralville Lake on May 28, 2013.
  • Two pontoon boats on the Illinois River
  • Young cardinal with band
  • Licensed Bird Bander Nelson Hoskins with American Robin
  • Whitebreast Youth Camp Map
  • Whitebreast Youth Camp
  • Whitebreast Youth Camp
  • Whitebreast Youth Camp
  • Whitebreast Youth Camp
  • The remnants of black walnut trees and other species litter the forest floor following the theft of the walnut sawlogs (a log of suitable size for sawing into lumber).
  • Snowshoeing kids
  • Lake Red Rock Master Plan Meeting
  • Kayaks on shore at Hickory Ridge
  • Paddler along shore with kayaks
  • Camper at Hickory Ridge
  • Kayakers along shore at Hickory Ridge Wilderness Area
  • Family around the campfire at Howell Station
  • Presenter with Bald Eagle
  • Replica eagle nest outside Central College
  • Presenter with Barred Owl
  • Bald Eagles along Des Moines River
  • Eagle Watchers below Red Rock Dam
  • Booth at Environmental Fair
  • Raptor Handler with Bald Eagle
  • Volunteer assisting with program
  • Volunteer couple
  • Volunteer maintaining trail
  • Volunteer Campground Host assisting campers
  • Volunteer mowing park
  • Volunteers checking bluebird nest box
  • Volunteer cleaning restroom
  • Volunteer cleaning picnic shelter
  • Ivans Campground
  • North Overlook Beach
  • North Overlook beach
  • North Overlook campground
  • Hikers along North Overlook Nature Trail
  • Beach Users along walkway at North Overlook Beach
  • Bikers on Volksweg Trail
  • Boats and beach users at North Overlook Beach
  • Balloonfest "Night Glow"
  • Cyclocross race at South Overlook
  • Boaters at South Overlook ramp
  • Party at South Overlook Octagon shelter
  • Fishing boat in cove at Lake Red Rock
  • Fishermen with Paddlefish caught below Red Rock Dam
  • Fishing boats in tailwaters
  • Boy with crappies
  • Man with northern
  • Father and Son with catfish
  • Family walking along trail
  • Fishermen in North Tailwater
  • North Tailwater picnic shelter
  • Fishing father and son with string of crappies
  • Visitors in North Tailwater
  • People recreating in South Tailwater
  • Fishermen with catfish
  • Family sitting on bench watching river in South Tailwater
  • Fishing along river in South Tailwater
  • Fishing along river in South Tailwater
  • Boat slips at Red Rock Marina
  • Boat slips at Red Rock Marina
  • Horses at Elk Rock State Park
  • Campers at Elk Rock State Park
  • Horse stables at Elk Rock Equestrian Campground
  • Elk Rock west boat ramp
  • Elk Rock west boat ramp
  • Disc Golfers at Roberts Creek
  • Canoers on Roberts Creek
  • Target practice at Roberts Creek archery range
  • Campers at Roberts Creek County Park
  • Camper at Roberts Creek County Park
  • Park Ranger presenting "Build an Eagle" program at Visitor Center
  • Visitors watch hot air balloons from visitor center patio
  • Red Rock Visitor Center
  • Visitors looking at Displays
  • Park Ranger Assisting Visitor
  • Cordova sandstone cliffs
  • Cordova Observation Tower
  • Camper in Wallashuck Campground
  • Camper in Howell Station
  • Campers in Howell Station
  • Trails at Coralville Lake offer a variety of recreational opportunities.
  • A popular spot in the summer at Coralville Lake is West Overlook Day Use Beach and Boat Ramp.
  • Campers camping at Coralville Lake.
  • An osprey prepares to land on a nesting platform at Coralville Lake.
  • The Devonian Fossil Gorge at Coralville Lake.
  • Campers in Whitebreast Campground
  • The Mississippi River Project Forestrers are shown here near Pool 21 of the Upper Mississippi River.
  • The Mississippi River Project Forestrers are shown here near Pool 21 of the Upper Mississippi River.
  • The Mississippi River Project Foresters are shown here near Pool 21 of the Upper Mississippi River.
  • The Mississippi River Project Foresters are shown here near Pool 21 of the Upper Mississippi River.
  • The Mississippi River Project Foresters are shown here near Pool 21 of the Upper Mississippi River.
  • Riding the Neal Smith Trail
  • Cyclists on the Neal Smith Trail
  • Recreating on the Neal Smith Trail
  • Neal Smith Trail Bridge
  • Osprey flying to nesting platform.
  • Plaza area of the Devonian Fossil Gorge.
  • Looking East at the Coralville Dam.
  • Flood of 2008 showing overflow at Coralville Dam.
  • Visitors at the Sandpiper Super Shelter
  • Water Safety graphic at Sandpiper Beach
  • "Wear It" bulletin board
  • Saylorville Dam sign at east end of dam
  • Trail to Oak Grove Beach from Prairie Flower Campground
  • Flags in Prairie Flower
  • Prairie Flower Playground
  • Fall colors in Prairie Flower Campground
  • Neal Smith Trail through Prairie Flower Campground
  • Prairie Flower Campground Entrance
  • Prairie Flower Campground Sign
  • A view from Cherry Glen Boat Ramp
  • Cherry Glen Comfort Station
  • Cherry Glen Campground
  • Cherry Glen Camping
  • Camping in Cherry Glen
  • Visitor Center Displays
  • Visitor Center Penny Press
  • Saylorville Lake Visitor Center Showings
  • Visitor Center Theater Room
  • Saylorville Lake Visitor Center Theater Room
  • Saylorville Lake Visitor Center
  • Saylorville Visitor Center
  • Outlet Channel
  • Saylorville Dam sign on west end of dam
  • Saylorville Lake Sign at NW 78th Ave
  • Saylorville lake Sign on NW 78th Ave
  • Saylorville Spillway
  • Saylorville Gorge
  • Control Tower Picture
  • 2012 Junior Ranger Camp
  • Educating at the Visitor Center
  • Saylorville Winter
  • Views of the marina
  • Tree of Life
  • Cherry Glen Picnic Scenery
  • Red Feather Prairie Maze
  • Life on the Prairie event with Polk County Conservation
  • Educating students at Life on the Prairie
  • Water Safety Trailer
  • Water Safety Trailer with Ranger Truck
  • Taking flight...
  • Blue Wing Teal

District Recreation

Recreation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the largest provider of water-based outdoor recreation in the nation. The Rock Island District operates and maintains 65 recreation areas in five states. Visitors of all ages can enjoy traditional activities like hiking, biking, fishing, camping and hunting, and for those slightly more adventurous there is windsurfing, disc golf, mountain biking and geo-caching. Regardless of your favorite activity one thing is certain, recreation enriches people's lives. A visit to an Army Corps of Engineers' recreation area can strengthen family ties and friendships; create unforgettable memories and connect people to nature that will last a lifetime.

Did you know?

  • The Army Corps of Engineers hosts 370 million visits annually to its recreation areas.
  • Corps-managed waters provide 33 percent of all U.S. freshwater fishing.
  • 59,000 volunteers work 1.9 million hours annually at Corps projects-- providing $37.5 million in value of service.
  • Seven of the top 10 migratory bird flyways in the U.S. crossover Corps-managed waters.
  • The Corps manages 12 million acres of public lands and waters nationwide.
  • A visitor to Corps recreation areas can find 55,000 milies of shoreline; 4,500 miles of trails; 90,000 campsites and 3,400 boat launch ramps nationally.
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