Iowa

Are there any strawberry festivals in Iowa? Yes, there are three strawberry festivals in Iowa. In fact, all three take place at the same time,…

We’ve compiled a list of you-pick strawberry locations in Iowa. Conditions can change and locations can close or have limited availability – so always check…

I asked our followers if Iowa Road Trip has ever influenced their travel plans – and if so, they could share photos and stories. After…

We recently listed our most popular blog posts of 2022 – but the most popular Iowa Road Trip Facebook posts are quite different from the…

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…

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…

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…

Updated: Nov 1, 2025. If you’re looking for my opinion on the best lighted Christmas parade in Iowa, that’s easy – the granddaddy of the…

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…