Laura and Skinny Schlesselman Wildlife Area

Schlesselman

Highway 6 Ladora, IA 52251

Once known as the “ballast pit”, this 13-acre wildlife area is a wetland habitat and often travelers will see waterfowl and wading birds using the marsh. There is a great walking trail around the marsh, making it the perfect roadside park..

Directions: 1 mile west of Ladora, right off Highway 6.

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