Iowa native Grant Wood may be known best for his painting “American Gothic,” but the artist created several beautiful pieces of work, ranging from paintings to sculptures. Wood died of cancer at the age of 51 in 1942. “American Gothic” – which depicts a farmer and either his wife or daughter (depending on whom you […]
They gathered from all regions of the universe, some traveling light years just to say they participated in one of Earth’s rare moments. Some wanted to spot an acclaimed alien or two. Thousands of beings embarked on to the concourse of the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, for the third annual O Comic Con. […]
Located a few minutes from downtown Davenport, Nahant Marsh provides visitors the serenity one finds with nature. The wetlands allow people to view wildlife and walk trails among beautiful trees and plants. As we walked along the trails with our guide Amy, she randomly pointed out items, such as insects Lisa and I couldn’t see […]
The small white chapel can be seen by people traveling north and south along Interstate 35 in northern Iowa. It welcomes weary travelers who may need a break from the road or a moment for spiritual reflection. In Clear Lake, it’s known as the Guardian Angel Roadside Chapel. It has intrigued me since I […]
It amazes me that as you go through life, how connected we all seem to be. For me, a personal connection involves a boat. The Lady of the Lake will take its daily tours around Clear Lake, Iowa, throughout the summer months. The owners are celebrating the boat’s 30th anniversary on the lake this year. […]
He challenged Obi Wan Kenobi and lost. He then took on the X-Men. Ray Park has carved out a nice career as an action and sci fi movie and television actor. Cast as Darth Maul in the first “Star Wars” prequel, “The Phantom Menace,” Park’s character sought to capture the princess, but had to take […]
It’s proclaimed as the “Ice Cream Capital of the World.” Is LeMars, Iowa, really the capital of all things ice cream? The Iowa legislature believes so. In 1994, the state government named the northwest Iowa city as the ice cream capital. The city’s leaders took the proclamation and ran with it. Roadside signs greet visitors […]
The Mississippi River separates them. It also unites them. The Quad Cities present visitors with a variety of activities and attractions. You can float along Old Man River on a riverboat or take in some culture at area museums. And let’s not forget the delicious Midwestern food. We spent a fun-filled weekend in the Quad […]
Join us on Wednesday, May 17th, at 11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET for the Midwest Travel Twitter Chat #MWTravel. Come and discover the treasures to be found in the four cities that make up Visit Quad Cities – Davenport, Moline, Rock Island and Bettendorf. From the home of John Deere’s headquarters to cruising on the Mighty Mississippi […]
It’s opening day for baseball fans. The crack of the bat. The smell of a glove’s leather. Baseball is back. Will the Chicago Cubs repeat as World Series champs? Will Cleveland end its baseball title drought? Doesn’t matter; everyone thinks their team is good enough to win it all…right now. As you grab a hot […]
