Holiday shopping at Jingle in the Junction (2025)
It’s an annual holiday event where stores in Valley Junction in West Des Moines are open late for shoppers along with several holiday activities. For…
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Christkindlmarket Des Moines (2025)
It’s time for Gluhwein! along with brats, strudel, and more German food! For 2025, Christkindlmarket Des Moines is expanding to cover two weekends instead of…
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How to photograph sunflowers with light painting
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…
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Monarca Paletas: Personalize your ice cream experience
What is a paleta (pah. ā leh. ā tah)?It’s basically an ice cream popsicle that is either fruit-based or cream-based. They are made daily in…
