History Happenings: Palisades-Kepler’s story intersects with Lincoln Highway

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As we begin to wake up to fall-like temperatures, our denim jackets come off their hangers, and the leaves of the trees that line our Linn County streets begin to turn, we can’t help but find ourselves thinking about just how lucky we are to have a state full of opportunities to spend time among scenic autumn views.

Arguably, among the best places to do so in Linn County is just a short drive outside Cedar Rapids at Palisades-Kepler State Park near Mount Vernon.

As reported by the Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, Palisades State Park was established in 1922. Among the benefits of the location at the time was that it was the only state park along the Lincoln Highway — thereby making locals hopefu