The best-dressed churches for Christmas

On our Iowa Road Trip Facebook page, we recently asked for photos of your church decorated for the holiday season, and here’s a collection of what we received.













































On our Iowa Road Trip Facebook page, we recently asked for photos of your church decorated for the holiday season, and here’s a collection of what we received.
Nov 22, 2024 starts the 26th year of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. During November and December, CPKC (Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Limited) has two trains that crisscross the United States and Canada making stops in both small towns and metropolitan areas. One train is predominately in Canada and the other runs primarily across the United…
Each year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, Winterset celebrates its Festival of Lights. Here’s a glimpse of what the typical schedule of events. Location: 112 S. John Wayne Drive, Winterset, IA Starting at 5pm: Activities including: Starting at 7:15pm: The lighted Christmas parade The parade follows a really simple path: it goes around the town…
Are you ready for a delightful journey into the world of raspberries? If you find joy in picking fresh, plump raspberries straight from the vine, then we have a list for you. Get your baskets ready, because this is going to be a berry good time! Where to find the best raspberry picking locations in…
May 10th, 2024 lived up to all the hype about being the most significant solar storm in decades. Like many of you, had all my cameras and supplies ready to go. The only question was which direction to head. Normally, I head north as that increases your chances of seeing aurora. However, the forecast was…
Photo: Composite of lunar eclipse stages over the Iowa State Capitol, taken by Wil Abeling. Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines in the media – SUPER FLOWER BLOOD MOON. Seriously, what does all that mean? Well, let’s break it down for you. FLOWER MOON: The full moon each month has a unique name. For example, the…
We’re building a list of the best free museums in the state of Iowa – so add your recommendations to the comments section or email us at iowaroadtrip99@gmail.com ————————————————————- Central Iowa Museums with free admission State Historical Museum of Iowa, Des Moines What: Exhibits relating to the history of Iowa including: Civil War exhibit, RAGBRAI…