Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
Clip: Season 1 Episode 102 | 1m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
Visit the small but mighty Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park south of Des Moines.
Visit the small but mighty Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park south of Des Moines.
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Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
Clip: Season 1 Episode 102 | 1m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
Visit the small but mighty Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park south of Des Moines.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipOutside the hustle and bustle of Des Moines sits a serene retreat from the city -- Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park.
Established in 2004, Summerset is a relatively new addition to Iowa's parks system.
Mountain biking and hiking trails wind past the water's edge and through the park.
♪♪ ♪♪ A coal-mining operation in the 1930s resulted in the formation of the park's Banner Lakes.
♪♪ Today, these pools provide a natural backdrop for visitors to use and enjoy.
♪♪ There is much to explore in this wilderness just beyond the city's reach.
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