Family Adventures · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits · Northeast Iowa · Outdoors All Year · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Allamakee All Year-Every Season is Road Trip Season in Extreme NE-Iowa

*Our gallivants have taken us to NE-Iowa many times and I’m happy to highlight our adventures in Allamakee County with all of you. We’re proud to share this sponsored post and our opinions of this amazing region are of our own. Let’s gallivant through memory lane and all our travels in Allamakee County! The winds… Continue reading Allamakee All Year-Every Season is Road Trip Season in Extreme NE-Iowa

Grownup Getaways · Lodging · Northeast Iowa · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Picking Your Suite Escape in New Albin, Iowa

*We’ve stayed in Lansing, Waukon, and now you can add New Albin to the list of towns that have hosted us in Allamakee County, Iowa! Our stay at the New Albin Inn & Suites was complimentary and the views expressed in this blog post are always of our own. Let’s gallivant! New Albin, IA: Allamakee… Continue reading Picking Your Suite Escape in New Albin, Iowa

Northeast Iowa · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Tacos, Trout Streams, Burgers & the Scenery That Goes With It-Allamakee County Strikes Again!

*We had the great honor to be hosted by the great folks at the Allamakee County Economic Development and Tourism. The views expressed are always of our own. Allamakee County, Iowa Authentic tacos, local wine, beautiful fall colors, great cheeseburgers, fish mongers, and a whole lot of roadside America. You can experience all of these… Continue reading Tacos, Trout Streams, Burgers & the Scenery That Goes With It-Allamakee County Strikes Again!

Grownup Getaways · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits · Northeast Iowa · Outdoors All Year · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

At Long Last It’s Lansing-Peak Autumn Season in Far NE-Iowa

*It was a long time coming, but we made back on the road. I was honored to be hosted by the folks at Allamakee Economic Development and Tourism. The views expressed are always of our own. Let’s gallivant! Lansing, Iowa: Allamakee County Several months slipped by since our last official gallivant back in March of… Continue reading At Long Last It’s Lansing-Peak Autumn Season in Far NE-Iowa

Family Adventures · Minnesota · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Market to Market to Market: Miles of Minnesota Meals in Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN: Ramsey County The winter is nearly complete which means you only have a little time left to enjoy it. Who read that right? Stop pacing back and forth, refreshing your weather app for updates, and give the calendar a break from flipping to mid-year. Enjoy every moment of 2020 and see a… Continue reading Market to Market to Market: Miles of Minnesota Meals in Saint Paul

Grownup Getaways · Minnesota · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Winter Weekend Saint Paul Style-The Much Needed Night Out We’d Travel For Again & Again

Saint Paul, MN: Ramsey County (Our First Minnesota County) We came to Saint Paul for many reasons, like their annual Winter Carnival and all the variety this major metro area showcases. Mission accomplished! Thanks, everyone, and we can’t wait to come back! Whooooah! Let’s get into more detail because this is just part one of… Continue reading Winter Weekend Saint Paul Style-The Much Needed Night Out We’d Travel For Again & Again

Grownup Getaways · Lodging · Southeast Iowa · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Craving Suites & Burlington, Iowa Adds the Comfort

*Another road trip brought us back to Southeast Iowa and Burlington was the destination once again. Our stay at the Comfort Suite was complimentary and the views expressed are always of our own. Let’s gallivant! Burlington, IA: Des Moines County We made two trips to Historic Burlington, IA in 2019 and, on our second trip,… Continue reading Craving Suites & Burlington, Iowa Adds the Comfort

Grownup Getaways · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits · Southeast Iowa · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

America’s Greatest Neighborhood Bars: The Buffalo Tavern-Burlington, Iowa

*This incredible day in Burlington, Iowa was made even more amazing by the folks of The Buffalo Tavern. They hosted this event and helped kickoff a new series on The Iowa Gallivant. The delicious meals we enjoyed and stay at the Comfort Suites-Burlington were complimentary and the opinions expressed are always of our own. Let’s… Continue reading America’s Greatest Neighborhood Bars: The Buffalo Tavern-Burlington, Iowa

Lodging · Southeast Iowa · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Getting the Quality Out of Burlington

*Our scouting mission to Burlington was capped off by having the Quality Inn-Burlington as a lodging partner. Our stay here was complimentary and the views expressed are of our own. Burlington, IA: Des Moines County You have a lot of your plate here in Burlington, and you’ll need a place to unwind and hang your hat… Continue reading Getting the Quality Out of Burlington

Lodging · Southeast Iowa · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Civil War General & His Home-Now Ready to Host You in Historic Keokuk

*The winds were just right for another visit to Keokuk and we were lucky enough to be given a complimentary stay here at the General Samuel Curtis House. The views expressed are of our own. Now, let’s gallivant! Keokuk, IA: Lee County Airbnb can produce some of the most interesting properties when you search it’s… Continue reading Civil War General & His Home-Now Ready to Host You in Historic Keokuk