Counties of Adair, Adams, Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Ringgold, Taylor, Union
*Congregate with some buddies over big portions of steaks and make this happen in SW-Iowa! The Union County seat has a certain chophouse that can be just the place to make this type of meetup a memorable and meaty one. Our meal at Spencer’s Chophouse & Tavern was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog… Continue reading Spencer’s Chophouse & Tavern in Creston, IA (Union Co)-The Western Iowa T-Bone Trail
*If you’re looking to soak in a bed and breakfast this year, then I suggest a road trip into the southwest region of the great State of Iowa. The little town of Lenox is near places like Bedford, Corning, Red Oak, Mount Ayr, Creston and many hilly rides through the countryside. This means you have… Continue reading Keeping History Alive in Lenox, Iowa: The Heritage Inn Bed & Breakfast
*There’s going to be Prime Rib specials all over the state of Iowa during every weekend, and that includes the southwest corner of Fremont County in the Loess Hills! Our meal at Whiskey Springs was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Hamburg, IA: Fremont County A… Continue reading Whiskey Springs in Hamburg, IA (Fremont Co): The Western Iowa T-Bone Trail
*Southwest Iowa is a beautiful destination that has ample amounts of public land with wonderful campsites and cabins. This includes the rolling hills and lakes of Union County. Our stay at 3-Mile Lake & Rec Area was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Afton, IA: Union County… Continue reading 3-Mile Lake w/ its Miles of Views, Trails, & Beauty: Union County, Iowa Cabins
Iowa’s Aviators & the James Gang-Prairies, Cheeseballs & Ribeyes w/ Biscuits & Gravy in Adair County
*It was another first for us on The Iowa Gallivant! Adair County has finally made it to our travels and we were excited to have it represented on The inaugural Western Iowa T-Bone Trail! Our trip was sponsored by Adair County, Iowa Tourism. Some of the goods, services, and meals were complimentary. The views expressed… Continue reading Iowa’s Aviators & the James Gang-Prairies, Cheeseballs & Ribeyes w/ Biscuits & Gravy in Adair County
*SW-Iowa will show travelers some of the state’s most unique pieces of history, and especially when you’re on the Missouri border. Our visit to Taylor County was sponsored by the Lenox Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. Some of the goods, services, and meals were complimentary. The views expressed in… Continue reading Hardware Store Beers, Finding Kin & Revisiting Iowa’s Old Honey War in Taylor County
*When I hear that there’s going to be a huge grill getting revved up and filled with steaks….Well, let’s just say that you got my undivided attention. Our trip was sponsored by the Montgomery County Development Corporation and Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association. Some of the meals, services, and goods were complimentary. The views… Continue reading Cattlemen Ringing the Steak Supper Bell in Red Oak, Iowa
*There is no other formation quite like the Loess Hills. We saw all 7 counties that they stretch through, during our summertime Western Iowa T-Bone Trail, with the seventh being Fremont County. This was the SW-Iowa region I have never really seen before. Our trip here was sponsored by Southwest Iowa Development Corporation. Some of… Continue reading Ancient Iowa In the Hills: Fremont County’s Railroad to Freedom
*The southern border of Iowa features many great communities and important state history. The southwestern area is full of hilly drives and a lot of rural settings you’ll never forget. There’s also some really wonderful towns that feature great restaurants, museums, business districts, and modern hotels. Our visit was sponsored by the Clarinda Chamber of… Continue reading Finding Legends in SW-Iowa: Page County’s Memorable Museums & Meals
*Southwest Iowa hosted us all over its region and that included an area that features some beautiful ways to just kick back and let Mother Nature take it from there with amazing public art. State and county parks are some of Iowa’s greatest features and Union County has many acres of beautiful public lands that… Continue reading Murals Everywhere, Prime Rib & the Much Needed Lakeside Cabin: Union, County Iowa
