Happy Birthday Iowa
A list of all the locations in the video.
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Iowa Road Trip’s most popular Facebook posts of 2022
We recently listed our most popular blog posts of 2022 – but the most popular Iowa Road Trip Facebook posts are quite different from the…
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Top 10 Iowa Road Trip blog posts of 2022
The year 2022 was full of travel and new adventures across the entire state. This was also the first year that I documented most of…
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Iowa Towns with Christmas Trees on Main Street and Town Squares
A Christmas tree in the middle of an intersection? That’s what caught my attention while driving through Manning, Iowa. After sharing a photo on the…
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Winter Wonderland: A Christmas Lights Stop in Le Mars, Iowa
Thousands of Christmas lights, glowing decorations, and arched walkways fill Winter Wonderland, a family-created holiday display on the west edge of Le Mars, Iowa. Located…
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My favorite Iowa Road Trips from 2022
Every year, I get asked, “How many miles do you put on your car?” I usually answer with “a lot”. Yes, I have a zillion…
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Things to do in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Their slogan “Dodge the Ordinary” is very fitting, as Fort Dodge is not what you would expect. Fort Dodge has some unique art and history…
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Miracle on 86th Street: Free Christmas Lights in Urbandale (2026)
Looking for a free Christmas lights stop in the Des Moines metro? Miracle on 86th Street transforms Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park in Urbandale with…
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Lighted Christmas Parades in Iowa (2026): Dates, Times, and Locations
Updated: October 25, 2026. This list is being revised as 2026 parade details are confirmed. If you’re looking for my favorite lighted Christmas parade in…
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Kerstmarkt: Pella’s Dutch Christmas Market (2026)
A Dutch Christmas market beside a canal, right here in Iowa. Kerstmarkt brings holiday shopping, warm drinks, and seasonal treats to Pella’s Molengracht Plaza. Inspired…
