The Great Solar Eclipse of 2024

Ok, I realize it wasn’t an Iowa Road Trip, but I’ve been asked if I captured anything from the solar eclipse, which ended up being a road trip to Perryville, Missouri. Here’s a few quick photos from our trip.










Ok, I realize it wasn’t an Iowa Road Trip, but I’ve been asked if I captured anything from the solar eclipse, which ended up being a road trip to Perryville, Missouri. Here’s a few quick photos from our trip.
Decorah is one of Iowa’s favorite small towns, especially for outdoor adventurers. It’s nestled in the northeast corner of Iowa, just 15 minutes from the Minnesota border. This corner of the state is sometimes referred to as the Driftless area, which means that it was not impacted by the most recent glaciers – giving the…
Here’s a look back on the year 2023 from Iowa Road Trip. All of the clips in this short video were taken from road trips across the state of Iowa during the 2023 year and were taken by Brian Abeling. Music is “Where the Light is” by lemon music studio, available on Pixabay. Here is…
We put a request for help on the Iowa Road Trip Facebook Page to help identify which Iowa towns have themed sculptures on permanent display – and rounded up a list Iowa towns. In most cases, the sculpture is the same object, but is uniquely designed by a different artist. Typically, the sculptures are scattered…
A list of all the locations in the video.
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…
I was driving through Manning, Iowa and noticed their town Christmas tree was located in the middle of the main intersection. After posting this to Facebook, I asked Iowa Road Trip followers if they were aware of any other towns in Iowa that have a Christmas tree on their Main Street or in the town…