Wayne County, Iowa was established in 1846 comprising an area of close to 424 square miles , its population consisting around 10 thousand individuals primarily residence within Corydon town serving county seat providing numerous attractions such as historic buildings public gardens recreational facilities while there are also several outdoor recreational activities available including biking camping skiing fishing bird watching ideal way catch glimpse true nature flora fauna taking place either Big Creek State Park Otter Creek Lake perfect opportunity observe wild life up close.