Photo: Iowa Department of Natural Resources
(Undated) -- There's a 100th anniversary celebration this Saturday, September 14th at Pilot Knob State Par, east of Forest City, Iowa. Pilot Knob was dedicated in 1924 and features a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Observation Tower, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The volunteer group Friends of Pilot Knob is planning a rededication ceremony at 10 a.m. at the park's Warming House. There's also a fundraiser lunch and ice cream social. Additional activities throughout the day include a silent auction and bingo, live music, outdoor games, and presentations about the park’s history and even ghost stories. With limited parking at Pilot Knob, please carpool to the event. Event staff will help direct parking at each lot. Once lots are full, guests can access a shuttle from outside the park entrance. Find out more by visiting the event page: https://facebook.com/events/s/100th-anniversary-celebration/851195473256430/.
Ledges Park in Boone County is also 100 this year. The volunteer group Friends of the Ledges is planning a community celebration on Saturday, Sept. 28. The day will start at 8:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast fundraiser. Additional activities include include live music, a bags tournament, a historical character hike, carnival games, bingo and more. A shuttle bus service will be available for visitors.
More details can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/1274035846920418/. Ledges will then host a rededication event on Saturday, Nov. 9, which is the actual dedication date for the park. This event will highlight the rich natural and cultural history of Ledges with displays, presentations and guided hikes.
Events at both parks are free and open to the public.