A winter hike through Maquoketa Caves State Park
Maquoketa Caves State Park is one of Iowa’s most popular state parks, with up to 300,000 visitors each year. It also happens to be the…
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Loess Hill Frost
I had spent the night in Denison, Iowa, and was planning an early morning trip to Sioux City. When I woke up, there was a…
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A winter walk at Trinity Heights
I have visited Trinity Heights several times, mostly during the summer and fall. However, the last time I visited was during the most beautiful snowfall….
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Hospers Memorial Statues
Although Hospers is best known for their veterans memorial with no names, they also have an interesting collection of statues located at their public library….
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Geology with a gruesome tale in NW Iowa
Where is Gitchie Manitou? Technically it is the farthest northwest you can be in the state of Iowa. It borders the Big Sioux River and…
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The largest winter kite festival in the Midwest (2026)
Color the Wind Kite Festival is the largest winter kite festival in the Midwest. And these kites are NOT your everyday kites. They are…
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A quiet winter walk through Orange City, Iowa
The very first time I visited Orange City, Iowa was in the middle of winter. In fact, 8 am on a Sunday morning and snowflakes…
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Sun and Snow at Ledges State Park
It was one of those bright and sunny, yet extremely cold winter days. With a fresh layer of snow, I set out to explore…
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A frosty morning in Marshalltown
As a photographer, I love winter frost. Especially when you can photograph bright vibrant frost against deep blue skies. One evening in early Jan…
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Boot Fence in Madison County
I was driving along Francesca Avenue, a gravel road in Madison County. As the road heads south, it leads towards the Roseman Covered Bridge,…
