Amid the farmlands that surround the park, Maplewood sits on a series of high tree-covered hills
that provide visitors with striking vistas of small, clear lakes nestled in deep valleys. The park is
located in a transition area between the western prairies and the eastern forests and contains
plants and animals found in both landscapes. Amongst its 9,250 acres, Maplewood also boasts
eight major lakes and many ponds that offer water lovers places to swim, fish, boat, and simply
relax. Lake Lida boarders the park to the west and is one of the most popular destinations for
swimmers and anglers alike. The little birds in their nest greeted us at the entrance of the park.
We think they are barn swallows.
Beaver are active in some lakes and raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks and turtles can be
seen frequently. This little chipmunk frequented our campsite so we just had to feed him some peanuts!
He loved them and came to see us every day that we were there.
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