Iowa — A scavenger hunt is now going on in Des Moines. The Treesure Hunt contest encourages participants to go inside the downtown skywalk, through local parks, and around Des Moines neighborhoods.

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To compete, participants can explore the downtown skywalk, local parks and Des Moines neighborhoods and photograph "Treesures," the city says. The Treesures include themed art installations throughout ...

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You'll find the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden along the Des Moines River, a little more than a mile northeast of downtown Des Moines. Parking at the garden is free. The garden is open daily ...