*We had another great year of traveling throughout this amazing region while partnering up with a great organization once again. Burgers & Backroads is sponsored by Western Iowa Tourism. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s gallivant! Mother Nature’s-Estherville, Iowa (Emmet County) Houdini’s Soda Fountain-Lake View, Iowa (Sac County)… Continue reading Burgers & Backroads-Western Iowa
*We’re proud to partner up with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area and promote over 100 of their sites throughout this historic region. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s gallivant! The holiday season whooshed in again, and there’s always going to be times we need a last minute… Continue reading Shop Small While Gallivanting with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
*We were honored to partner up with Iowa Pork and visit their top 5 restaurants for the 2024 Best Pork Tenderloin in the state. This tasty tendy project is separate from The Iowa Gallivant’s 99 Pork Tenderloins Sandwich Odyssey. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s gallivant! *The list… Continue reading Iowa Pork’s Top 5 Contenders for Best Tenderloin-2024
Perhaps the favorite sandwich in Iowa and it’s presented in many forms. We’re talking about the Pork Tenderloin sandwich and we’re propping up one from all 99 of Iowa’s counties! Have fun reading Part 1 of our delicious list, and keep supporting Iowa’s producers, local restaurants and the communities they call home. *The list below… Continue reading 99 Pork Tenderloins: Part 2 of 3
*We’re proud to partner up with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area and promote over 100 of their sites throughout this historic region. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s gallivant! Be sure to grab one of your own guides as you stamp and checkoff your list of 111… Continue reading Iowa Roadside Ag-Attractions: Gallivanting with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
*Our return trip to historic Burlington was highlighted with a great lodging partner who knows how to show visitors a great time. Our stay at the Catfish Bend Inn & Spa was complimentary. The views expressed in the blog post are of our own. Now, let’s gallivant! Check-In Burlington, Iowa has bee a location we’ve… Continue reading The Corleone Room with a “Fun City” at the Catfish Bend Inn & Spa
Perhaps the favorite sandwich in Iowa and it’s presented in many forms. We’re talking about the Pork Tenderloin sandwich and we’re propping up one from all 99 of Iowa’s counties! Have fun reading Part 1 of our delicious list, and keep supporting Iowa’s producers, local restaurants and the communities they call home. Thank you to… Continue reading 99 Pork Tenderloins: The Iowa Sandwich Odyssey-Part 1 of 3
*Get ready for a wonderful summer of traveling and finding some of Iowa’s most historic and agriculturally rich sites. We are proud to have an amazing partnership with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! You know we love to travel and… Continue reading Farmers & Fair Season in Buchanan County, Iowa : Gallivanting with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
*Right in between the Quad Cities and Iowa City metro areas, on Interstate 80, is one of Eastern Iowa’s premiere communities to shop small and eat well during this holiday season and beyond! Our Gallivant was sponsored by Main Street West Branch. Some of the goods, meals and services were complimentary. The views in this… Continue reading Main Street Iowa, Small Town Iowa, Historic Iowa: The Holidays in Bountiful West Branch
*The fall colors are here and you don’t want to skip Central Iowa when it comes to this amazing season in Iowa! Our visit was sponsored by Hardin County Economic Development. Some of the goods, meals, and services were complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Hardin… Continue reading Scenic Day Trip Becoming a Weekend Getaway in Hardin County, Iowa
