This year's event at Water Works Park is not only a homecoming for Slipknot, which formed in Des Moines during the '90s ... Knotfest most recently came to Iowa in 2021, rocking Indianola.

Adventureland Inn, the hotel that accompanied Iowa's largest theme park, won't reopen. What's next for the property?

Summer is the perfect time to go exploring Iowa’s ... most accessible park in Des Moines – and maybe the country – this unique destination is home to a bevy of land and water attractions ...

The best time to visit Des Moines is from June through August ... If you need to cool off, head to the water park at Adventureland Resort. The warm summer season also yields a bountiful selection ...