It’s time for Gluhwein! along with brats, strudel, and more German food! For the past few years, downtown Des Moines has hosted a Christkindl Market – a German Christmas Market that shares the old German traditions including food, shopping, and music. Admission and parking are FREE! For 2023: The event is scheduled for Nov 30th,…
Although I mostly cover road trips and various places to visit in Iowa, I occasionally get asked for tips on recreating specific photos, such as this one with light trails running through a field of sunflowers at sunset. If you’re needing help finding sunflowers, here are some resources to help you find sunflowers in Iowa,…
What is a paleta (pah. – leh. – tah)?It’s basically an ice cream popsicle that is either fruit-based or cream-based. They are made daily in small batches from their personal recipe that is known to only two people. Address: 9901 University Ave Suite 150, Clive, IA 50325 Website: https://www.monarcapaletas.com/ NOTE: This post is not sponsored,…
In July of 2020, thousands of visitors flocked to the sunflower field at Badger Creek – but if you return to the same exact spot this summer, the sunflowers will not be there. Where did the sunflowers go? I’ve been visiting the sunflower patch at Badger Creek State Recreation State Area for the last 7…