Iowa Food · Southeast Iowa · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Kickoff at Kinnick…..On the River

Football season in Big Ten country just feels right and Iowa City has produced an uncountable amount of unforgettable memories. Iowa’s Big Ten town showcases the classic atmosphere of tailgating, campus excitement, historic stadium, and a downtown area that’s loaded with classic restaurants and taverns. Here’s another thing a lot of sports fans love. Road… Continue reading Kickoff at Kinnick…..On the River

East Central Iowa · Outdoors All Year · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Iowa State Parks-Historic Hiking at Wildcat Den & Saulsbury Bridge…….

Wildcat Den State Park & Saulsbury Bridge Rec Area-Muscatine, IA: Muscatine County (Our 22nd County!) Natural pools, swift running creeks, miles of wooded hiking trails, and historical buildings and bridges at your discovery… there’s a peaceful sanctuary that needs places like these and the Pearl of the Mississippi has this packaged for all that seek these… Continue reading Iowa State Parks-Historic Hiking at Wildcat Den & Saulsbury Bridge…….

East Central Iowa · Outdoors All Year

Iowa State Parks-Lake Darling, You’re Just as Lovely….

Lake Darling State Park-Brighton, IA: Washington County The mercury may be starting to dip a little, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a trip to the local state park. One of the great things about Iowa is that there are state parks, rec areas, and conservation areas all over the place. Many of them… Continue reading Iowa State Parks-Lake Darling, You’re Just as Lovely….

Historic US Route 20 · Iowa Food · North Central Iowa

Fort Dodge Food Frenzy

Fort Dodge, IA: Webster County “I was curious if you would like to judge our chili cook-off?” -Justin Goodno, President of the Fort Dodge Chili Lovers Society. My response? Let’s just say there’s one less thing on the ole bucket list. The leaves are starting to turn and there’s a daily crisp in the air.… Continue reading Fort Dodge Food Frenzy

East Central Iowa · Grownup Getaways · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits

Hey, Northside……Beer Me!

Iowa City, IA: Johnson County When the afternoon of October 3rd came to a close, there were many Iowans feeling on top of their game. From 11am to 4pm, we enjoyed one of the most perfect autumn days you could ever ask for. A crisp morning, warm mid-day and the slight coolness of the evening settling… Continue reading Hey, Northside……Beer Me!