Palo Alto County Conservation Board ............... Lost Island Nature Center

Community Organization in Ruthven, IA

Come to Palo Alto County to experience the simplicity of the parks and wildlife areas, enjoy the beauty of the prairies, and the wildlife at the marshes. Bag your limits of pheasants, as hunting is a favorite in Palo Alto. Kayak the many wetlands and explore the river, catch that big fish! Palo Alto County is fortunate to have 5 lakes and a river. The Palo Alto County Conservation Board manages over 2,800 acres of marshes, forest, and prairies. The County Conservation Board parks are a popular place for fishing, boating, swimming, camping, hiking, and just enjoying nature. The wildlife areas are important for wildlife habitat. Enjoy the OUTDOORS at the County Conservation Board’s areas.

Map and Info Video Stories Gallery
Palo Alto County Conservation Board ............... Lost Island Nature Center

Video Stories


Palo Alto County, IA


Palo Alto County, IA

Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will find stories about the contributions made by farmers/ranchers located throughout our county and of course you will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Palo Alto County, IA page.