Get our free mobile appI already enjoy an amazing area known as Ringneck Ridge, which was originally secured by Dubuqueland Pheasants Forever. Now it's a Dubuque County Conservation Board wildlife area open to public hunting and fishing, as well as a great place for hikers and bird watchers. Credit: Google Maps Credit: Google Maps loading...That new location will be known as the Locher Recreation Area, a 116-acre property just north of Cascade that will become Dubuque County’s largest public lake and a hub for outdoor recreation. Credit: Google Maps Credit: Google Maps loading... With Locher Recreation Area on the horizon, it feels like the best is yet to come for Cascade and Dubuque County residents.