I suppose some will rejoice in the taking of a state park for golf course, lodge, etc. On the other hand, there goes another bit of nature. As only a 27 year resident of Iowa, I still am dismayed that Iowans seem to like their parks with paved parking, diagonal strips to park between, and clipped grass. I prefer the approach of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, that leaves things wild. Lanny Schwartz - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp Sign up to receive Sierra Club Insider, the flagship e-newsletter. Sent out twice a month, it features the Club's latest news and activities. Subscribe and view recent editions at http://www.sierraclub.org/insider/