The very first time I visited Orange City, Iowa was in the middle of winter. In fact, 8 am on a Sunday morning and snowflakes were flying ferociously. Not exactly high tourist season. In fact, early Sunday mornings are generally very quiet in Orange City, but the added snowstorm really kept the crowd…
It was one of those bright and sunny, yet extremely cold winter days. With a fresh layer of snow, I set out to explore Canyon Drive in Ledges State Park. Ledges State Park south of Boone, Iowa was one of the first state parks in the state. It opened in 1924 and is still…
You’ve heard people say, “It’s a snow globe outside.” Of course, they’re referring to those winter days when oversized snowflakes are drifting ever so slowly to the ground. While some people like to sit at the window and watch the snow globe effect, others, like myself, are busy putting their boots on for an outside…