Merry Christmas from Iowa Road Trip
In this short video, we feature some of our favorite holiday lights and events from around the state of Iowa. The music is Carol of…
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Your favorite Christmas Lights 2023
We recently asked Iowa Road Trip followers to submit photos of their favorite holiday lights – whether it be from their community lights or even…
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The Denny Allen Sculpture Road Trip
If you have followed Iowa Road Trip for any amount of time, you’re aware that we are big fans of Denny Allen sculptures. Back in…
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When and where to see the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Iowa (2025)
Nov 22, 2025 starts the 27th year of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train.Ā During November and December, CPKC (Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Limited) has two trains…
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Best fall color photos of 2023
Iowa Road Trip asked our followers to submit their favorite fall photos – and you didn’t disappoint. We had almost 200 photos submitted and here…
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7 bridges that Iowans either love or hate
Over the years, I’ve photographed and posted online about many of Iowa’s unique bridges and I’ve discovered that there are a number of bridges that…
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The best grottos in Iowa
Did you know that the world’s largest grotto is in Iowa? And that it’s not the only grotto in the state? In fact, the Midwest…
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The Best Swinging Bridges in Iowa
Swinging bridges are fun and terrifying, all at the same time. Unless you are Indiana Jones in the 1984 film Indiana Jones and Temple of…
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How you can visit 6 stunning waterfalls in one day.
Iowa isn’t exactly blessed with an overwhelming number of waterfalls. In fact, most of them are spillways and other man-made structures. Your best chance of…
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Things to do in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah is one of Iowa’s favorite small towns, especially for outdoor adventurers. It’s nestled in the northeast corner of Iowa, just 15 minutes from the…
