Our favorite fall photos submitted in 2024

We recently asked Iowa Road Trip followers to submit their own fall photos – and here are some of our favorites!






















































We recently asked Iowa Road Trip followers to submit their own fall photos – and here are some of our favorites!
I’ve been traveling to NE Iowa for many years in search of the best fall colors – and although the timing always varies each year, here are the locations that will give you the best chances to see the best colors. Pikes Peak State Park, McGregor Address: 32264 Pikes Peak Rd, McGregor, IA 52157Pikes Peak…
Corn in King in Iowa – and you would expect to see a few corn-related festivals. Here’s our list of the best-known corn festivals in Iowa. If we’re missing a festival, add it to the comments or send us a note at brian@iowaroadtrip.net July 24: Mahaska Sweet Corn Serenade Where: Oskaloosa, IowaWhen: Thursday, July 24,…
We recently asked our Iowa Road Trip followers to share their favorite Iowa Road Trips from 2023 – and here are some of the responses we received.
Iowa isn’t exactly blessed with an overwhelming number of waterfalls. In fact, most of them are spillways and other man-made structures. Your best chance of seeing the most natural waterfalls is to head to the far northeast corner of Iowa. It’s known as the driftless area because it was not impacted by the most recent…
It’s Land of the Giants, featuring several 12-foot lighted and animated creatures. It is located on personal property, so please stay on the sidewalk or slowly drive by. The owner typically turns the lights and animation on just after sunset and the display is turned off at 9pm. Location: 4908 NW Seventh Street, Ankeny, Iowa…
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…