We know why you’re taking a road trip this time of year. The leaves are changing, it’s sweater weather, and you know that winter roads may keep you home during a decent amount of your weekends. Fall is here and you’re looking back at another summer of your life going into the history books. But… Continue reading Our 12 Iowa Regions for Perfect Autumn Road Trips
We have traveled all over the great state of Iowa and we’ve noticed a trend. We have stumbled upon some outstanding bridges! From monstrous interstate high traffic achievements to small historical rural bridges that seem to be found in the most random places you can think of. Every road trip could use a bridge or… Continue reading Bridge Trip! 17 Historic Iowa Bridges We’ve Discovered
How’s that new slogan sound? Our Superpower! The traveling band of Team Goodvin is rolling up on our second anniversary showcasing this wonderland of discoveries and we don’t see the end coming nor are we even looking for it. From Larchwood to Keokuk, and New Albin to Hamburg, and Northwood to Lamoni, The Iowa Gallivant… Continue reading We Write About Iowa…What’s Your Superpower?
Iowa City, IA: Johnson County Just how much do you love spicy food? Do you seek out selections that produce that easy slow burn or delights that have you reaching for the Brawny roll to wipe your forehead, lips, and tears? Well, The Iowa Gallivant discovered some places that can accomplish these two sensations and everything… Continue reading Iowa City on the Spicy Side-8 Restaurants Serving Up an Inferno
Keokuk, IA: Lee County Let’s go back to September 2014. Our blog only had a few posts and we still had no idea what was about to become of it. We make a little day trip to southeast Iowa and the next thing we know is we have Keokuk to thank for helping our blog… Continue reading Keokuk: Round 2-Honored Leaders & The Grand Anne
It’s pretty safe to say that we had an active year. And you can also say that we didn’t skip too many meals. Or any. We travel through and find some of Iowa’s best places to eat and kickback with our stomachs guiding us at times. I can’t tell you how proud of Iowa I… Continue reading Our 2015 Iowa Meal After Meal, After Meal….
2015 marks the first full year of The Iowa Gallivant and we couldn’t be more proud to call the Hawkeye Sate home. We hope you enjoy our 2015 top 20 list and reading about some of our adventures in Iowa throughout the past 12 months. We’re able to write every blog with ease due to all… Continue reading The Iowa Gallivant’s 2015 Top 20-Some of Team Goodvin’s Best Memories
Team Goodvin has spoken! There are many places that serve up this delicious breakfast selection, but there can only be one that can be named our favorite. Let’s not draw this out anymore than it needs to be and get the name of our newest best friend out there. Ladies, gentleman, readers, and fellow diners,… Continue reading Biscuits & Gravy Champions!
Our loyal readers have noticed a trend. Team Goodvin loves to seek out new restaurants with every trip. We strive to order interesting items and comb the menus for dishes we’ve never experienced. There is something to be said about a “go-to” when anguishing over a selection while your patient server awaits your order. Sometimes… Continue reading Tour de Biscuits & Gravy-The 2015 Search For Iowa’s Best Plate of Our Favorite Comfort Meal
July 11th, 2014. Sitting on the patio of The High Ground Cafe in Iowa City’s historic Northside, I began typing on my IPad. Just a few paragraphs later I clicked on “publish” in the lower right hand corner of the screen and less than a second later, The Iowa Gallivant came to life. A year… Continue reading Our 1st Anniversary-Thank You, Iowa!
