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 my travels on the blog iowaroadtrip.net. Also read: My Favorite Iowa Road Trips from 2022. So now it’s time to look back on 2022, and take another look at the…
I was driving through Manning, Iowa and noticed their town Christmas tree was located in the middle of the main intersection. After posting this to Facebook, I asked Iowa Road Trip followers if they were aware of any other towns in Iowa that have a Christmas tree on their Main Street or in the town…
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 photos of every corner of the state of Iowa, so I do put quite a few miles on. But many people make the mistake of thinking that I’m constantly on…
A few years ago I attended my first ever Christmas lighted parade – and I must say they are pretty impressive with all the lights. Granted, it can be pretty cold at a lighted parade. Just bundle up and bring some hot chocolate and some hand warmers with you. If you’re looking for my opinion…
Photo: Composite of lunar eclipse stages over the Iowa State Capitol, taken by Wil Abeling. Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines in the media – BEAVER BLOOD MOON. Seriously, what does all that mean? Well, let’s break it down for you. BEAVER MOON: The full moon each month has a unique name. For example, the October…
On Iowa Road Trip, I typically only post my own photos and videos. However, every now and again, I open things up to see what our followers have captured. I posted a notice on Iowa Road Trip’s Facebook page and encouraged followers to submit their recent fall colors photo, as long as the photo was…
Turns out that Iowa isn’t as flat as you think. Although it’s technically the 18th flattest state according to most sources, it certainly carries a large number of rolling hills, which can occasionally get the local nickname like: Rollers Thrill Hills Tummy Ticklers Butterfly Hills or Rollercoaster Road Here’s my list of the best rollercoaster…
Photo: Composite of lunar eclipse stages over the Iowa State Capitol, taken by Wil Abeling. Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines in the media – SUPER FLOWER BLOOD MOON. Seriously, what does all that mean? Well, let’s break it down for you. FLOWER MOON: The full moon each month has a unique name. For example, the…
Across Iowa’s rolling landscapes, beyond the miles of corn and beans, sits the occasional roadside chapel. Found in mostly rural locations, the tiniest of the roadside chapels are sometimes in a cemetery, near a church, or sometimes out in the middle of nowhere. Regardless of who built them and where they are located, they provide…
Happy 175th Birthday to the state of Iowa. Here’s the full list of locations: 1) Red Haw State Park, Chariton 2) Trinity Heights, Sioux City 3) Amber Hula Hoop Tree, Amber 4) St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Boone 5) Ledges State Park, Boone 6) Cordova Observation Tower, Marion County 7) Cordova Observation Tower, Marion County 8…