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Tucked away in the small town of Vinton, Iowa, Nathan’s Miles Glow Trail is unlike anything most people have ever walked on. Stretching two full miles, it holds the title of the longest glow-in-the-dark trail in the entire United States.
Instead of electric lights, over 3,000 pounds of special photoluminescent stones soak up sunlight during the day and cast a soft, magical green glow after dark. Whether you’re a local or making a road trip just to see it, this trail is one of Iowa’s most surprising and memorable outdoor experiences.
The Story Behind the Name: Honoring Nathan Hesson
Every great trail has a story, and this one starts with a man who believed a small Iowa town could do something extraordinary. Nathan Hesson was a Vinton city council member who pushed hard for the idea of a glow-in-the-dark trail long before anyone broke ground…