Riverside, IA: Washington County I would first like to thank Bud’s Custom Meats for helping me fulfill a lifelong bucket list item and recreate a part in one of my favorite movies. I can say that I am one step closer to being just like Rocky. Now that we got that out of the way, let’s get… Continue reading ‘Pig Headed’ Solar Powered Jerky
Indianola, IA: Warren County Let’s get right into this. We arrived to Indianola, fresh from a 4 hour drive, and we were ready to tackle every inch of their historic town square. When The Iowa Gallivant needs an exceptional local meal we ask a couple of exceptional locals. And folks who know how to pour a mean cherry… Continue reading Now That Was a Tasty Town Square!
Algona, IA: Kossuth County We had the pleasure of visiting Algona a couple weeks ago during our annual Scouting RAGBRAI Series and once again we plowed right into another legendary sandwich that was prepared by the folks at Billie Jo’s Bar & Grill. The music, beers, and atmosphere was set just right for this Best Between Bread contender… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 11, Algona
Effigy Mounds National Monument-Harpers Ferry, IA: Allamakee County (Our 48th County) On a mission to a festival in nearby Garnavillo, IA, we found ourselves visiting one of Iowa’s most sacred areas. We had plans throughout Clayton County, but there is always time to stop and explore one of our nation’s national monuments. Near the small town… Continue reading “Their Spirits Will Watch Over You While You Are Here…”
Cedar Falls, IA: Black Hawk County Downtown Cedar Falls is loaded with great places to eat and have yourself flippin’ great time. And don’t we know it! This isn’t our first time here or our last. Not even the first time at Whiskey Road and it will NOT be our last. The Iowa Gallivant is crowning a sandwich champion, in December,… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 10, Cedar Falls
Indianola, IA: Warren County We’ve had a lot of sandwiches on this journey and we finally found a breakfast destination worthy to be on The Iowa Gallivant search for the best sandwich in Iowa. You like Elvis? Want something spicy? Have a hankering for some homemade biscuits that would get the largest army in the world to surrender… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 9, Indianola
Garnavillo, IA: Clayton County (Our 47th County) The Iowa Gallivant has been known to travel great Hawkeye State lengths for a lot of primo Iowa delights. Well, you can add syrup and a bunch of hot pancakes. Sure we could have gone someplace just minutes away, but is this a travel blog or a whatever is… Continue reading Iowa’s Latest Sticky Situation
Lake Okoboji, IA: Dickinson County (Our 46th County) Let’s just say we wanted to beat the ‘Boji crowds and show-up in early March and why not! I’m corn-fed Iowa boy born in Marshalltown and lived in the towns of Guthrie Center, Marion, Iowa City, and Hills. I have family and friends all over the state, created an… Continue reading Stutterin’ Jimmy w/ The Beer Makers-Our Last Winter Road Trip
Algona, IA: Kossuth County (Our 45th County!) The route is on! Or announced that is. And that means The Iowa Gallivant is starting our 3rd season of scouting RAGBRAI! (Register’s-Annual-Great-Bike-Ride-Across-Iowa) There’s 8 exciting overnights to scout out and our first stop is #3 on the path of the world greatest bike tour. Algona is prepping do be this year’s premier oasis… Continue reading Scouting RAGBRAI-2017: Algona-Killer Omelets, Wine Country, & Parrot Destination All In One Oasis
Indianola, IA: Warren County (Our 44th County!) Tell me if you’ve heard this story before. An old corn crib on the outskirts of town is starting to roll off its foundation and crumble down a hill in a cow pasture. Just another side affect of an aging building that has long served its purpose. Let gravity take… Continue reading A Night In Iowa’s Most Beautiful Corn Crib…You Heard That Right
