Taking a stroll around Decorah, Iowa
I love walking around a new city or town. Unique shops, architecture, old courthouses, tasty restaurants. A new find around every corner. I recently had the opportunity to check out Decorah […]
Category: Iowa
What’s in a Name? Northeast Iowa provides the answers
When you spend a few days in one place you begin to find some trends among the businesses there. I was part of a group of travel writers that were […]
Guaranteed unique stay at Hotel Winneshiek in Decorah, Iowa
The Hotel Winneshiek is a gem in the heart of downtown Decorah, Iowa. It is currently the only full service hotel downtown. This beautifully restored boutique hotel fits well on […]
Iowa’s High Trestle Bridge offers a great view – day or night
Since we enjoy walking, we’re always open to new ideas regarding trails. We’ve wanted to check out the High Trestle Bridge in central Iowa for a while. It’s part of […]
Midwest Halloween season means pumpkins and frights
The haunting season is upon us. In a few weeks, little monsters, goblins and even some super heroes will be knocking on doors and begging for treats (I’m more of […]
‘Expedition Yetter’ helps educate people on where their food comes from
Iowa’s Food and Family Project strives to help educate the public on the relationship between the farming community and the general public. The goal is to fill the gap and […]
Grotto of the Redemption is worth the drive to West Bend, Iowa
The world’s largest man-made religious shrine stands among the cornfields of Iowa. This may sound hokey, but it’s true. The Grotto of the Redemption is located in the farming community […]
Lincoln Highway provides history and sites in Iowa
Iowa is among the 13 original states that are home to the first transcontinental highway in the United States. US Highway 30 – aka the Lincoln Highway – runs through […]
Food, fun at Iowa State Fair
I’ve never been to a state fair. Lisa is sure she went as a kid but doesn’t remember. So, we ventured out to Des Moines to check out the Iowa […]
4 fun day trip ideas from Omaha
As the summer travel season winds down, you may still have the itch to get out of town, but not want to drop a lot of green to do it. […]