The Museum of Danish America is three floors of exhibits showcasing Danish American history. Two floors are permanent exhibits and the upper floor is dedicated to temporary exhibits. I recently made my first trip to the annual Tivoli Fest in Elk Horn, Iowa. It’s a celebration of their Danish-American heritage. Elk Horn and nearby Kimballton…
I’ve driven along Interstate 29 in Western Iowa numerous times, but just noticed Penny’s Diner in Missouri Valley. It’s not far from the Interstate, so I’m not sure how I missed it, but nonetheless, I’ve found it now. After researching it, Penny’s is a chain, not a local dive. I don’t believe I’ve ever featured…
Swing bridges are an item of personal interest for me – I’ve been working on a list of swing bridges around the state, hoping to build a comprehensive list. Address: 33999 M Ave, Beaman, IA 50609 While traveling to Immaculate Conception Church and Matchstick Marvels, I found that there was a nearby bridge at Wolf…
Patrick Acton likes to glue wooden matchsticks together, one at a time. But it’s not just a few matchsticks – it’s more like thousands of matchsticks in total. And the final products are almost unbelievable. They are scale models with incredible details. Sometimes they even have lights and moving parts. While I was on…
Back in 2020, during Holy Week (the time between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday), Iowa Road Trip featured a variety of churches across the entire state. Most of the churches were ones that I had personally visited and photographed myself. Yes, I’ve been to quite a few churches across the state. But during that…
Here are 3 reasons why the original Freedom Rock in Adair County is the perfect Memorial Day weekend road trip!
Photo: Composite of lunar eclipse stages over the Iowa State Capitol, taken by Wil Abeling. Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines in the media – SUPER FLOWER BLOOD MOON. Seriously, what does all that mean? Well, let’s break it down for you. FLOWER MOON: The full moon each month has a unique name. For example, the…
Most evening-lighted parades in Iowa happen during the month of December – but if you’re looking for a lighted parade during warmer weather, be sure to check out the nightly evening parades during the annual Tulip Festival. During the Tulip Festival, they hold two parades each day: an afternoon 2:30 pm parade and an evening…
You’ve probably seen Pella’s beauty from the ground many times, perhaps when walking the park to explore the tulips or walking the streets to shop in their unique stores. However, if you take to the air, you’ll also find that same beauty from above. These photos and videos were captured in the spring of 2021,…
As winter breaks and spring temperatures rise, Iowans look forward to landscapes turning green and flowers starting to bloom. That includes the thousands of tulips in Pella, Iowa that blossom every spring near the end of April / start of May. Here’s a collection of some of my favorite tulip shots from Pella, Iowa over…