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!
We recently listed our most popular blog posts of 2023 – but the most popular Iowa Road Trip Facebook posts are quite different from the blog posts. Of the top 10 FB posts, two of the top posts (#6 and #7) are the same subject: Winter Wonderland in Le Mars, Iowa. Although they are the…
In this short video, we feature some of our favorite holiday lights and events from around the state of Iowa. The music is Carol of the Bells, a hip hop version from White Records available on Pixabay. The one-minute video features video clips that were captured by Brian Abeling of Iowa Road Trip. Here’s more…
If you’re a fan of the fragrant and versatile herb known as lavender, you’re in for a treat in the beautiful state of Iowa. Iowa is home to several delightful you-pick lavender farms that offer not only a scenic and aromatic experience but also an opportunity to create lasting memories. In this article, we’ll explore…
Turns out that Iowa isn’t as flat as you think. Although it’s technically the 18th flattest state according to most sources, it certainly carries a large number of rolling hills, which can occasionally get the local nickname like: Rollers Thrill Hills Tummy Ticklers Butterfly Hills or Rollercoaster Road Here’s my list of the best rollercoaster…
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, which is the 2nd weekend in June. This is also the season for strawberry picking – and here’s our list of the best places in Iowa to pick strawberries. Strawberry…
For the past 13 years, the Iowa DNR (Department of Natural Resouces) has promoted and sponsored the first-day hikes. The goal is to encourage Iowans to step into the outdoors on the first day of the new year to enjoy the great outdoors, exercise, and explore Iowa’s natural wonders. The first-day hike also marks the…