Wild About Wildcat Den

My wife and I decided to travel to Wildcat Den State Park on Saturday, October 30, 2020 for some hiking and photography opportunities. Wildcat Den State Park is located in Muscatine County in Iowa, roughly between the cities of Muscatine and Davenport. Despite the forecast of an ideal crisp sunny day, we were somewhat worried that fall foliage there might be well past its prime. Our fears were alleviated as the hard maples in the park still clung to their yellows and oranges among the rock faces and cliffs. Above is a view of Devil's Alley, part of Steamboat Rock.

Fall foliage contrasted beautifully with the many heralded rock faces that make Wildcat Den a special place.

Blue sky with yellow and orange foliage mix for this classic autumn image.

One of the many trails in the park, with this one skirting an open prairie field. The image above includes a bald eagle in flight (upper right).

Autumn scene near Devil's Punch Bowl.

Panoramic scene.

Picturesque view of Pine Creek Grist Mill, a popular attraction at Wildcat Den State Park. Note the reflective qualities of the creek water.

Iron bridge at Pine Creek Grist Mill, with a very colorful fall backdrop.

Another panoramic trail image.

Trail image with the sky now a little clouded-over.

Just outside the park to the north is the Old Stone Church, which sits on a small hill. This view looks south from the church in the direction of the park. In the foreground is 180th Street, in the background Verde Avenue. Only known to us since last summer, Wildcat Den State Park in my opinion features the best rock faces and cliffs of any other state park in Iowa. A pleasant discovery! Nikon D7200 DSLR camera.