After a long, cold winter, we Iowans can hardly wait for warmer spring weather so we can get outdoors again. If you ask me, it’s just been way too long since we’ve been able to picnic in the park; take a long, leisurely bike ride; or settle in at our favorite fishing hole.

A lot of our spring and summer activities will revolve around water, so we thought it would be a good time for Family Living to take a look at the progress...