Mini Wakan State Park
It’s located in the Okoboji / Iowa Great Lakes area on Big Spirit Lake. In fact, the park is on the Iowa – Minnesota border. (exact Google Map location) It features public boat and fishing access to Spirit Lake and a shelter.
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Building Art Murals in Dubuque
Starting back in 2016, downtown Dubuque, Iowa has seen a steady growth of building art murals. It’s now estimated to have nearly 45 significant murals. Here are a few murals that I captured during a recent trip through Dubuque. For a complete map of all murals, visit Voices Productions, they have a great map to…
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How to photograph sunflowers with light painting
Although I mostly cover road trips and various places to visit in Iowa, I occasionally get asked for tips on recreating specific photos, such as this one with light trails running through a field of sunflowers at sunset. If you’re needing help finding sunflowers, here are some resources to help you find sunflowers in Iowa,…
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When hot air balloons light up the night skies in Indianola.
The National Balloon Classic is the largest hot air balloon festival in the Midwest and is held at the end of July every year in Indianola, Iowa. The classic holds various events including balloon competitions, mass ascensions, and one of the crowd favorites – the Nite Glow. During the Nite Glow, the balloons will be…
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Take a walk on Sky Bridge in Davenport
It’s a pedestrian cable-stayed bridge the crosses River Drive in downtown Davenport, Iowa. It opened in 2005 and connects LeClaire Park to 2nd Street. For the first five years, it was open 24 hours a day but is now limited to daytime and early evening hours. Address: River Drive, Davenport, Iowa. (Exact Google map location)…
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Tour where the most famous American painting was created
Did you know that the most famous American painting was created in Cedar Rapids, Iowa? Grant Wood’s studio is open to the public on weekends and is FREE!
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Would you race a motorcycle up that hill?
The 160-foot sharp inclined hill behind the road is home to the Anamosa Hill Climb, where riders are challenged to climb or race to the top. It’s located on Shaw Road just outside of Anamosa, Iowa. Here’s the exact Google map location for the Anamosa Hill Climb. When and where is the next Anamosa Hill…
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Climb the Pinicon Ridge Tower
It’s open to the public at no charge from early April through October, sunrise to sunset. It’s 1, 028 feet above sea level making it one of the highest points in Linn County. It’s located in Pinicon Ridge Park in Central City, Iowa, here’s the exact Google Map location for the Pinicon Ridge Observation Tower.
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Did you know Abraham Lincoln owned land in Iowa?
For his service in the Black Hawk War, Lincoln received two land grants. Forty acres in Tama County and 120 acres in Crawford County. He never visited either location, however, during a visit to Grenville Dodge in Council Bluffs in 1859, he referred to his land here but did not have the time to see…
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The hottest ticket in baseball?
Iowans can now register for a chance to purchase tickets for the 2022 Field of Dreams game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds. The game is scheduled for Thursday, August 11th on the new ballpark next to the original Field of Dreams movie site. Here are the details: Only fans who register with an…
