Welcome to Pottawattamie County.

Looking for the way to fun, arts, and culture? Come to Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County and explore Watta Way!

Loess Hills Prairie Seed Harvest

5:00 to 7:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek

Trail Stewards Public Meeting & Volunteer Signup

6:00 to 8:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek

Taco Ride

5:00 to 11:00PM | Wabash Trace Nature Trail · Council Bluffs

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Watta Way Blogs

Congratulations to Pottawattamie County's 2023 OMA Tourism Award Winners!

May 8, 2023

10 Reasons to Visit Pottawattamie County

April 6, 2023

Best Hiking Spots in Pottawattamie County!

October 26, 2022

Watta Way Recreational Trails

Hitchcock Nature Center Trails

Explore more than 10 miles of trails at Hitchcock Nature Center, built for every skill level with looped and one-way options.

FIRST AVE Trail

The award-winning FIRST AVE Trail runs from 16th to 35th St. in Council Bluffs and features shaded seating, green spaces, and links to other trail networks.

Wabash Trace Nature Trail

The Wabash Trace Nature Trail spans 63 miles and over 72 bridges through southwest Iowa, ending in Council Bluffs.

Our Communities

We have so much love we had to spread it out over 14 communities! Come visit to see what makes each city unique!

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