With 26,000 acres the Amana Colonies have some wonderful ways for you to get in touch with nature. Your preference might be more active or more passive, either way you’ll be able to touch nature in the Colonies.
The people of the Colonies love the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, camping, and walks in the timber all are part of our culture. The land is special to us. Today, there are activities that you can enjoy, some are not dissimilar to those enjoyed by our ancestors.
“Where your love story is captured in a celebration as unique as the love that brought you together” As an ordained minister in the state of Iowa, I’d be honored to be your Wedding Officiant. I thoroughly enjoy working with couples to create a special ceremony just “as you wish” – formal or informal, spiritual or secular, serious or light-hearted while incorporating your own beliefs, lifestyles, and vows. I specialize in outdoor ceremonies and have built a breathtaking site which overlooks one of the ponds on our property located in the timber just north of Amana. I honor all beliefs and Read more...
The Kolonieweg, or Colony Way, is a 3.1-mile trail connecting the villages of Amana and Middle Amana. Most of the trail is paved, but a small portion is gravel. The trail offers scenic views of Lily Lake, the Millrace, pastures, farmland and the surrounding countryside. The trail is also home to numerous plants and animals. The village of East Amana and the Amana Colonies Golf Course are also accessible via a marked bike route. Parking is available at two locations along the trail: along Highway 220 between Middle Amana and Amana where parking and picnic spots are available at the Read more...
Common Wildlife in Amana Tremendous bird watching Do you remember the old TV show the Wild Kingdom? They would feature different wildlife in each episode. …
