Best fall color photos of 2023

The year 2022 was full of travel and new adventures across the entire state. This was also the first year that I documented most of my travels on the blog iowaroadtrip.net. Also read: My Favorite Iowa Road Trips from 2022. So now it’s time to look back on 2022, and take another look at the…

I’ve been traveling to NE Iowa for many years in search of the best fall colors – and although the timing always varies each year, here are the locations that will give you the best chances to see the best colors. Pikes Peak State Park, McGregor Address: 32264 Pikes Peak Rd, McGregor, IA 52157Pikes Peak…

Are you ready for a delightful journey into the world of raspberries? If you find joy in picking fresh, plump raspberries straight from the vine, then we have a list for you. Get your baskets ready, because this is going to be a berry good time! Where to find the best raspberry picking locations in…

Did you know that the world’s largest grotto is in Iowa? And that it’s not the only grotto in the state? In fact, the Midwest is known for its large collection of man-made grottos, mostly built by German Catholic priests who loved to build concrete shells and decorate them with ornate rocks and minerals. You’ll…

Whether it’s sweet corn, field corn, or even popcorn – corn is king in Iowa. And because of that, we have some pretty corny places that you can visit. How many of the corny sites have you been to? 1. The world’s tallest corn stalk sculpture in Shelby, Iowa  It’s a 76-foot-tall steel corn stalk…

Over the years, I’ve photographed and posted online about many of Iowa’s unique bridges and I’ve discovered that there are a number of bridges that Iowans love – or – hate. 1. Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing, Iowa At the top of the most loved and most hated list is the Black Hawk Bridge in…