Boone Forks Region
The Boone Forks Region is comprised of three counties, Webster, Hamilton, and Boone and was created to bring parks to people.
The Boone Forks Region has a rich history of mining, river mills, agriculture, and life in the early-settlement of the Boone and Des Moines River Valley. The river valleys have always played a key role in the development and livelihood of the region and that tradition continues today in the parks, natural resources, and recreational opportunities that exist today.
The Boone Forks Region boasts the internationally recognized High Trestle Trail to the south, the breathtaking Des Moines River Valley as its backbone, star woodlands throughout and a series of vibrant and revitalizing communities. With three state parks, two state preserves, and nearly 50 county park assets, not to mention historic and cultural sites, activities include hiking, biking, OHV/ATV trails, water trails, equestrian trails, winter sports, parks, museums, a 110-ft. tall grain silo mural, and more.
