5 places to catch spring in Des Moines
Are you looking for spring in Des Moines? Check out these 5 locations in Des Moines where you can catch spring.
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How to know when Pella’s tulips are in bloom
It’s April and we’re all anxiously awaiting the arrival of warmer temperatures, greener landscapes, and of course, the annual blooming of the tulips in Pella, Iowa. But how do you know when the tulips are in bloom, so you can make sure your trip to the Dutch community is well-timed? The most obvious way to…
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How to have the Pella tulips all to yourself
Have you ever wanted the Pella tulips all to yourself? No crowds, no other visitors… just you and the tulips? I’ve been to Pella many times. During the festival, before, as well as after the festival. Weekends. Weekdays. You name it. But this time, I’m going to have them to myself. So I set the…
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Did your school have a fire escape like this?
Even though your old school may have had a fire escape like this, it’s doubtful that your school exists today. When I post photos of this fire escape, I usually get this response. “Look at the abandoned building”. But that is not the case. In fact, the building is still in use as well as…
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Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial
Sometimes referred to as the Black Angel, its actual title is the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial. It’s dedicated to the wife of General Grenville Dodge and commemorates her death in 1916. Location: 623 N 2nd St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 What’s the story behind the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial, why was it built? Ruth Anne…
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Hometown Heroes in Grinnell
I recently had the chance to check out Hometown Heroes, a relatively new sports grill in Grinnell. It was a Sunday afternoon and I was driving thru the downtown area of Grinnell, Iowa. I’ve always had the Prairie Canary restaurant on my list of places to visit. Since I was in the area, I decided…
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The Last Supper Sculpture in Sioux City
It’s a life-size Last Supper sculpture made from wood and you’ll want to add this to your Iowa Road Trip list! The depiction is of the moment that Jesus revealed to his disciples that one of them would betray him. The disciples are then questioning each other. Location: Trinity Heights, 2511 33rd Street, Sioux City,…
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The world’s largest truckstop is on I-80 in Iowa.
If you’re a fan of road trips and love exploring unique stops along the way, the world’s largest truck stop in Walcott, Iowa, is a must-visit destination. This enormous travel center covers over 100 acres and welcomes more than four million visitors every year. The world’s largest truck stop is Iowa 80, located on exit…
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An evening under the stars at an abandoned church
Ok, that title is not exactly what you expected. Under the stars at an abandoned church? Are you crazy? I was wanting to get some time under the stars and the evening weather was forecasted to be clear skies and relatively warm. And there was a location that was on my list of places to…
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See the Corydon Dinosaurs along Highway 2
It’s not what you would expect along Highway 2 in Wayne County, Iowa. But there they stand, towering over the landscape – a brontosaurus and a T-Rex. According to Benny Davis, they were built by a local farmer. When Benny was running a Caterpillar dealership, a local farmer who also worked for him built a…
