Backbone State Park: What to See and Do at Iowa’s First State Park
You can drive through miles of farmland in northeast Iowa and think you know what the landscape ahead will look like. Then the road drops…
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Yellow River State Forest: A First-Timer’s Guide to Iowa’s Wildest Forest
Yellow River State Forest doesn’t feel like a typical Iowa park. Instead of one compact property built around a lake or a single scenic loop,…
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Ledges State Park: Iowa’s Hidden Canyon Country
If you’ve ever wished Iowa had a little more drama in its landscape — something with actual walls of rock instead of rolling corn hills…
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Wildcat Den State Park: Sandstone Cliffs and a 175-Year-Old Mill
Wildcat Den State Park is one of Iowa’s most photographed parks, and it’s easy to see why. In just 417 acres, you get sandstone cliffs,…
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The Best Apple Cider Donuts in Iowa, According to Iowa Road Trip Followers
Few fall treats have the same appeal as an apple cider donut served fresh from an Iowa orchard. They’re even better when they’re still warm…
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The Best Pumpkin Patches in Iowa, According to Iowa Road Trip Followers
A good pumpkin patch offers more than a field filled with pumpkins. The best fall destinations combine corn mazes, hayrides, farm animals, seasonal food, photo…
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The Best Caramel Apples in Iowa, According to Iowa Road Trip Followers
There’s a big difference between an ordinary caramel apple and one that people will drive across Iowa to find. We asked Iowa Road Trip followers…
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Iowa Road Trip Followers Share Their Favorite Places to See Fall Colors
Ask Iowans where they go to see fall colors, and northeast Iowa usually dominates the conversation. That was certainly the case when we asked Iowa…
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The Kaleidoscope Trail: Chasing Giant Kaleidoscopes Across Pocahontas County
In northwest Iowa, a small county turned a childhood toy into a full-blown road trip. Pocahontas County now has 11 walk-up, human-sized kaleidoscopes scattered across…
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Hose Station No. 7: Davenport’s Firehouse-Turned-Nightlife Hotspot
There’s a red-lit bar in Davenport’s west end pouring drinks where fire engines used to roll out, and a BBQ truck parked in the old…
