Iowa

As summer approaches, so does the hot air balloon festival season.  Iowa is known for hosting the Midwest’s largest hot air balloon festival, the National…

Are you ready for a delightful journey into the world of raspberries? If you find joy in picking fresh, plump raspberries straight from the vine,…

Picture yourself strolling through picturesque fields, with the sun gently warming your skin and the sweet aroma of ripe blueberries filling the air. There’s something…

There’s something truly magical about hand-picking your own fresh flowers. The joy of strolling through vibrant fields, selecting your favorite blooms, and bringing them home…

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…