On Iowa Road Trip, I typically only post my own photos and videos. However, every now and again, I open things up to see what our followers have captured. I posted a notice on Iowa Road Trip’s Facebook page and encouraged followers to submit their recent fall colors photo, as long as the photo was…
Would you cross this 262-foot swinging bridge that hovers 100 feet above a ravine? For those who would not cross it, I’ve heard three reasons why : The obvious – is fear of heights. The middle of the bridge rides over the tops of trees in the ravine below. Fear of motion. It’s a swinging…
Turns out that Iowa isn’t as flat as you think. Although it’s technically the 18th flattest state according to most sources, it certainly carries a large number of rolling hills, which can occasionally get the local nickname like: Rollers Thrill Hills Tummy Ticklers Butterfly Hills or Rollercoaster Road Here’s my list of the best rollercoaster…
If you’ve been on Highway 71 between Sioux Rapids and Spencer, Iowa – you’ve probably seen and recognized this home. It stands alone at the top of a hill. No tree, no shrubs, no barns. Nothing. It stands completely alone, and it grabs your attention. As you approach the house, you’ll see that it’s abandoned…
Come for the lake – and be surprised by the parks and the diverse dining. I was ready for swimming, biking, and putting my feet in the lake. And those things were wonderful. But the two items that surprised me the most were their city parks and diverse dining. They have a number of lakeside…
If you’re looking for a lakefront getaway where you can park your car and have everything you need in one space, check out King’s Pointe Resort in Storm Lake, Iowa. They have a variety of accommodations ranging from a regular hotel room to suites, to cottages. On top of the accommodations, they have a huge…
“There’s really no way to prepare you for what happens on the first corner.” That was the most frequent response when I interviewed family members who participated in the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. The experience lets fans choose to drive or ride along in a NASCAR on a…
Tivoli Fest is a Danish-American celebration held every year in Elk Horn, Iowa. The town of approximately 650 is known for being the largest rural concentration of Danish heritage in the United States. The festival is held every year on Memorial Day weekend. Location: Elk Horn, Iowa Tivoli Parade It’s typically held on the Saturday…
The VikingHjem in Elk Horn, Iowa demonstrates a typical structure used throughout Scandinavia and Northern Europe during the later Dark Ages to the early Middle Ages. The blacksmith shop and woodworking area of the Hjem and its attached living space, all show the interior as it would have appeared in the Viking Age around 900…
I don’t think the folks at the Danish Windmill in Elk Horn, Iowa would approve of this title. They are too kind. But I think it’s ok to push things a little on this topic. See, whenever I post a photo of the Danish Windmill in Elk Horn, Iowa, I label it with ” The…