Counties of Adair, Adams, Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Ringgold, Taylor, Union
*Wheather you’re already geared up for the holiday season or you wait until December or if you just want a warm getaway, then we have a place for you! It’s time to feature a Southwest Iowa destination that’s ready for your whole family, group outing or a simple weekend away with that special someone. Our… Continue reading Warm and Cozy in Red Oak, Iowa: Riverbend Heritage Lodge
*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
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
Iowa’s most amazing and mesmerizing natural wonder has a long reach through the western outreaches of the state. It’s present day name is the Loess Hills and its where ancient formations are on full and beautiful display. It’s where countless generations of Native Americans called home and where Lewis and Clark took the Corps of… Continue reading Dream Road Trip On the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway
*I’m always eager to see what small towns are doing with there beautiful Main streets and town squares. Loft apartments and Airbnb accommodations are popping up all over the map and Mills County is one of those destinations that’s helping to bring in the visitors to Southwest Iowa. Our stay at the Glenwood Loft on… Continue reading Relaxing on the Glenwood, Iowa Town Square
*Simple getaways can be easily located all over Highway 2 in the extreme southern counties of Iowa. You’ll want a comfortable place to stay and Mount Ayr has that feature ready to go! Our stay at The Mount Ayr Inn Hotel & Suites was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our… Continue reading SW-Iowa Highway 2 Oasis: Mount Ayr Inn Hotel & Suites
*There’s cozy ways to enjoy a getaway all over the state and that includes small towns in rural Western Iowa. Our stay at the OLY Suites was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, lets gallivant! Stanton, Iowa: Montgomery County There’s tons of gift ideas during the holiday season,… Continue reading OLY-OLY-OLY! Cozy up to Stanton, Iowa & the Old Lumber Yard Suites
*We live for the days when we can make it to SW-Iowa anytime of year! Our visit to Fremont County was sponsored and funded by the Western Iowa Tourism Region. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Fremont County, Iowa When was the last time you went to… Continue reading The Loess Hills with a Side of Meat & Potatoes in Fremont County, IA
*Highway 2 is a river to river route that stretches across the entire southern tier of Iowa from the Mississippi to the Missouri. A fantastic road trip that will highlight some amazing areas in Southwest Iowa! Our visit to Taylor County was funded and sponsored by the Western Iowa Tourism Region. Some of the goods,… Continue reading Devouring a Cheeseburger-Tenderloin Combo, Main Street Tacos & Discovering Gravity in Taylor County, Iowa
*County parks, craft beer, burritos and steak sandwiches….That’s a grownup getaway in Southwest Iowa with a lot waiting for all of us! Our visit to Union County was sponsored and funded by the Western Iowa Tourism Region. Some of the goods, services and meals were complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of… Continue reading Philly Steak Two Ways & Craft Beer in Union County, Iowa
