American Gothic Barn near Mt. Vernon, Iowa
It’s located on Highway 30 near the entrance of Palisades-Kepler State Park between Cedar Rapids and Mt. Vernon. The mural was done by Mark Benesh,…
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Things to do in Lansing, Iowa
They claim that Lansing, Iowa is where Main Street meets the Mississippi. And this is no joke. You can literally drive down Main Street and…
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Hiking through natural prairie at Folsom Point Preserve
Folsom Point Preserve is truly a unique location – as it is privately owned, but the public is welcome. Back in 1999, the land was…
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Free tethered hot air balloon rides at Illumifest in West Des Moines! (2024)
Saturday, September 14th is IllumiFest, a fall festival of light, held at the City Campus in West Des Moines, Iowa. The festival includes free family…
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7 bridges that Iowans either love or hate
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…
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The best grottos in Iowa
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…
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The Best Swinging Bridges in Iowa
Swinging bridges are fun and terrifying, all at the same time. Unless you are Indiana Jones in the 1984 film Indiana Jones and Temple of…
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How you can visit 6 stunning waterfalls in one day.
Iowa isn’t exactly blessed with an overwhelming number of waterfalls. In fact, most of them are spillways and other man-made structures. Your best chance of…
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Things to do in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah is one of Iowa’s favorite small towns, especially for outdoor adventurers. It’s nestled in the northeast corner of Iowa, just 15 minutes from the…
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Des Moines Concours d’Elegance (2024)
Des Moines Concours d’Elegance is held each September and features 12 classes of classic vehicles. For 2024, it will be held on Sunday, Sept 8th…
