Category: Southeast Iowa

Counties of Des Moines, Jefferson, Henry, Lee, Louisa, Van Buren

Excuse Me But I Think There’s Turtle In My Soup: Van Buren Village Hopping-Part 4
Family Adventures · Roadside Iowa · Southeast Iowa · Unincorporated Iowa

Excuse Me But I Think There’s Turtle In My Soup: Van Buren Village Hopping-Part 4

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Villages of Van Buren County, IA Have we mentioned that we love Van Buren County? So, welcome to part 4 of our Southeast Iowa village hopping! This trip featured the area’s biggest weekend of visitors with every community finding unique ways to lure them in. It’s annual Scenic Drive Festival and you MUST get this on your… Continue reading Excuse Me But I Think There’s Turtle In My Soup: Van Buren Village Hopping-Part 4

The Iowa Gallivant Comes to Life! Episode 1 From Haunted Ft. Madison 
Gallivant Milestones and Moments · Museums and History · Southeast Iowa · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

The Iowa Gallivant Comes to Life! Episode 1 From Haunted Ft. Madison 

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  Fort Madison, IA: Lee County Did you click on that video above!?! Thanks to the team at Fourth Wall Productions, Team Goodvin and The Iowa Gallivant are spreading across the web in a new way for us and our loyal readers. And now viewers! Our first episode wrapped up in a familiar town for us and became a… Continue reading The Iowa Gallivant Comes to Life! Episode 1 From Haunted Ft. Madison 

One of Iowa’s Best Sweet Corn Festivals: You Missed It?
Family Adventures · Iowa Food · Southeast Iowa

One of Iowa’s Best Sweet Corn Festivals: You Missed It?

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West Point, IA: Lee County We look back at opportunities all the time. Should I have purchased that ’72 Malibu that would have looked so sick in my garage for 10 out of 12 months on the year? Should I have taken that podiatry class 20 years ago so I can diagnose this pinky toe pain… Continue reading One of Iowa’s Best Sweet Corn Festivals: You Missed It?

Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 25, Fort Madison
2016 Taco Tour · Iowa Food · Southeast Iowa · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 25, Fort Madison

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Fort Madison, IA: Lee County Weeeeeeeeee’re back, Fort Madison! And one of our favorite restaurants figured out a way to lure us back in. We had such a great experience with our first trip to the Atlas Steak & Smokehouse, we had to come back in. This time to capture one of Chef Scott’s off the… Continue reading Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 25, Fort Madison

Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 24, Fairfield
2016 Taco Tour · Iowa Food · Southeast Iowa

Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 24, Fairfield

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Fairfield, IA: Jefferson County (Our 38th County!) One of Iowa’s most unique communities gives its locals and visitors one of Iowa’s most unique food scenes. Restaurant after restaurant, Fairfield has its own flavor, experience, and blend of variety. If you’re looking to spend a weekend, or week, or month, gastro-touring in one Iowa town, you may want… Continue reading Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 24, Fairfield

Keokuk, Round 3-New Beer on the Old River
Grownup Getaways · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits · Museums and History · Outdoors All Year · Southeast Iowa · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Keokuk, Round 3-New Beer on the Old River

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Keokuk, IA: Lee County Exploring the Mud Belt along the mighty Mississippi and soaking in all of its culture is one of our favorite pastimes. The history of this region draws us in more than anything, but over the past few years, we’ve also been drawn to what’s new on Iowa’s eastern banks. You’re probably wondering… Continue reading Keokuk, Round 3-New Beer on the Old River

Fort Madison-Everybody Wagyu Tonight…Everybody Eat Steak Tonight
Grownup Getaways · Iowa Food · Iowa Icons · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits · Museums and History · Roadside Iowa · Southeast Iowa · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Fort Madison-Everybody Wagyu Tonight…Everybody Eat Steak Tonight

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Fort Madison, IA: Lee County *Our stay here was complimentary. The opinions expressed on this blog post are of our own. From the early days of the 1800’s with early American pioneers, to the British invaders in the war of 1812, to the modern travelers of Team Goodvin… it seems everyone wants a piece of Fort… Continue reading Fort Madison-Everybody Wagyu Tonight…Everybody Eat Steak Tonight

Eastern Iowa Wine Country
East Central Iowa · Grownup Getaways · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits · Southeast Iowa

Eastern Iowa Wine Country

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Louisa and Muscatine Counties We’re taking a sip out of a very scenic part of Iowa as we head to a region that we’re very familiar with. A little wine sampling with some breaks in between as we hike and discover our way through another great rural tour in this area’s wine country. JayJay and Monie’s first stop… Continue reading Eastern Iowa Wine Country

Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 15, Wapello
2016 Taco Tour · Iowa Food · Southeast Iowa

Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 15, Wapello

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Wapello, IA: Louisa County We stumbled upon Arandas 3 while touring the scenic areas of Louisa County and we’re glad we did! They served up a plate of tacos that are more than worthy to make it on our 2016 Taco Tour. Wapello is officially in the running for the best Hometown Tacos! The al Pastor… Continue reading Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 15, Wapello

Family Adventures · Museums and History · Outdoors All Year · Roadside Iowa · Southeast Iowa · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Louisa’s Majesty-Endless Waterways,Woodlands, History, & an Authentic Burmese Feast

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Louisa County, IA You’ve see all the signs. The shade of brown with white lettering. Turn hear to a campsite, state park, wildlife refuge, wetlands, Native American preserves, river access, lake front, hiking trail, historic landmark, memorial, river slough, boat launches, pioneer cemetery…..You’re probably saying that you have all of those in  your home county.… Continue reading Louisa’s Majesty-Endless Waterways,Woodlands, History, & an Authentic Burmese Feast