Best fall color photos of 2023

Iowa Road Trip asked our followers to submit their favorite fall photos – and you didn’t disappoint. We had almost 200 photos submitted and here are some of the favorites that viewers liked.
























































Iowa Road Trip asked our followers to submit their favorite fall photos – and you didn’t disappoint. We had almost 200 photos submitted and here are some of the favorites that viewers liked.
Photo: Composite of lunar eclipse stages over the Iowa State Capitol, taken by Wil Abeling. Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines in the media – BEAVER BLOOD MOON. Seriously, what does all that mean? Well, let’s break it down for you. BEAVER MOON: The full moon each month has a unique name. For example, the October…
Yes, it is possible to see northern lights (aurora) from and there are predictions for it tonight (Oct 30th, 2021). Exactly when? and where? Well, that’s the real challenge. When they put out a prediction for northern lights, that means the conditions are right. That doesn’t mean it’s going to happen or that it will…
If you have followed Iowa Road Trip for any amount of time, you’re aware that we are big fans of Denny Allen sculptures. Back in the mid-1980s Denny used his welding skills to use spare metal parts to start building things, such as a model of a bug. Wasn’t long before the creations got larger…
Yes, there will be an “almost” total lunar eclipse in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov19th, 2021 – and if there are clear skies, it will be visible all across Iowa. However, let’s talk through a few things that I’m seeing online. #1) This is the longest lunar eclipse in 580 years.Yes, this is…
Beautiful Iowa! Love your road trip photos
Iowa is such a beautiful state! Thank you everyone for submitting her in all of her glory!