At the age of 90, local farmer L. J. Maasdam started welding them together his collection of wagon wheels. Today, the Wagon Wheel Sculpture stands 60 feet tall and contains over 200 wheels and is a worth a quick detour to find. Where is the J.L. Maasdam’s Wagon Wheel Sculpture located? It’s located just off…
Normally you have to wait for summer months before hot air balloon events are available in Iowa – but not this year. The city of Council Bluffs is kicking off the hot air balloon season with a new spring night glow event on Friday, March 15th. When is Glow into Spring? Friday, March 15th, 2024…
Metal grain bins are scattered all over the Iowa landscape, but would you sleep in one? Travel to O’Brien County for your chance to sleep up to 12 people with all the amenities that you expect for as low as $150/night. Where are the grain bins located? The grain bins are located in NW Iowa,…
March 22nd is the future birthday of Captain James T. Kirk, captain of the starship Enterprise in Star Trek. In Gene Roddenberry’s original The Making of Star Trek book, Kirk was listed as being born in a small town in Iowa. However, it didn’t name the town nor did it list the exact year. But…
It’s an old railroad bridge that now serves as a narrow level B road over an old channel of the Des Moines River. During the summer, the trees nearly cover the top of the trusses, making a canopy over the bridge. It’s an interesting place to explore. You’re welcome to drive across the bridge or…
It’s the self-proclaimed, “Greatest Show on Dirt” where players are dressed in the 1919 Chicago White Sox uniforms and enter the Field of Dreams coming through the cornfield. For one hour, they provide a Harlem Globetrotter-like show, as well as carry forward a family-friendly message. The events are technically known as “Ghost Saturdays”. When are…
Cordova Observation Tower sits on the north shore of Lake Red Rock in Marion County, Iowa, and is one of the tallest observation towers in a public park in the Midwest. Location: Cordova Park, 1293 Emerald Drive, Otley, IA 50214 When is the Cordova Observation Tower open? According to the Cordova Park webpage, it is…
It’s sitting in the grass along the west side of the road on Highway 218, just north of Mount Pleasant. Technically, it’s a Julbock or Yule Goat, one of the oldest Scandinavian symbols. It’s there to welcome you to the town of Swedesburg, Iowa, and its rich Swedish-American history. Drive just two blocks past the…
Kylie is a life-sized gorilla statue made of concrete. Standing five feet tall, Kylie has been at this location since 1997. In the last few years, a sign has been added to clarify the spelling. Where is Kylie the Gorilla located? 200 School Ave., Olds, Iowa Why is there a concrete statue of a Gorilla…
Remember the makers of Whoville from this past holiday season? JC Huffman Cabinetry is back with its latest creation, an Easter-themed celebration focused on your favorite marshmallow treat, the Peep! When and where is Peep-A-Palooza? Dates: March 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, and 22nd & 23rd Location: JC Huffman Cabinetry at 3100 W. Burlington Ave.,…