The Twisted Tail in Beebeetown, IA (Harrison Co): The Western Iowa T-Bone Trail

November 13, 2021November 14, 2021 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*The Loess Hills National Scenic Byway led us to one of Western Iowa’s most popular steakhouse destinations. Our meal at Twisted Tail was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, Let’s Gallivant! Beebeetown, IA: Harrison County We’ve all heard the phrase, “blink and you miss it”, when it comes… Continue reading The Twisted Tail in Beebeetown, IA (Harrison Co): The Western Iowa T-Bone Trail

2021 T-Bone Trail · Museums and History · Unincorporated Iowa · West Central Iowa

Harrison County: The Unofficial Byways Capital of Iowa

July 21, 2021July 27, 2021 jayjaygeorge2 Comments

*There’s plenty of ways to see Iowa while you’re randomly road tripping. It may seem obvious to say that our byways are some of the best ways to view the Hawkeye State. However, there’s a way to hop on these roads in an amazingly convenient way when you’re in Western Iowa. Our trip was sponsored… Continue reading Harrison County: The Unofficial Byways Capital of Iowa

Museums and History · North Central Iowa · Roadside Iowa · Unincorporated Iowa

Northern Prairie Resting

December 30, 2017 jayjaygeorge1 Comment

Winnebago County, IA The obscure history of Iowa is one of the major reasons we started this crazy travel blog and we strive to find it as much as possible. The very phrase “obscure history” may apply to some of the discoveries we’ve found in our travels when it comes to the locals. Why do… Continue reading Northern Prairie Resting

East Central Iowa · Family Adventures · Museums and History · Unincorporated Iowa

Iowa Repurposed-Bank Failure Turned to Beauty

June 26, 2017December 9, 2017 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

Downey, IA: Cedar County I’ve been driving past and occasionally driving through the unincorporated town of Downey for many years which is just a few minutes from the town of West Branch. Once to pick up a couch from a friend. Another time to see fresh tornado damage. And recently to see an old abandon… Continue reading Iowa Repurposed-Bank Failure Turned to Beauty

2017 Best Between Bread · East Central Iowa · Iowa Food · Roadside Iowa · Unincorporated Iowa

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 29, Sutliff

June 12, 2017December 9, 2017 jayjaygeorge63 Comments

Sutliff, IA: Johnson County We’ve been to Baxa’s Sutliff Store & Tavern many times and this is our second time writing about it. Only the most memorable of places find their way on to The Iowa Gallivant and this is one of our favorite day trips from our headquarters in Hills, IA. I ordered a sandwich I haven’t had… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 29, Sutliff

2017 Best Between Bread · Iowa Food · Northeast Iowa · Unincorporated Iowa

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 25, Gunder

May 29, 2017December 9, 2017 jayjaygeorge62 Comments

Gunder, IA: Clayton County We always have a mission when we travel and one very important part of the mission is to deviate from it whenever you get a chance and always, always, ALWAYS take the long way home. We find some of the most memorable place when we’re smelling the roses which is why… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 25, Gunder

Family Adventures · Museums and History · Roadside Iowa · South Central Iowa · Unincorporated Iowa

Driving From Cincinnati to Brazil

May 10, 2017December 9, 2017 jayjaygeorge1 Comment

Centervillle, IA Area: Appanoose County (Our 55th County!) We knew that Centerville would be where we’d refuel the Team Goodvin-Mobile, grab a bite, walk the world’s largest town square. (You heard that right…You know you have your favorite road trip music playing in your head.) This wouldn’t be the only loop we would be taking on this… Continue reading Driving From Cincinnati to Brazil

2017 Best Between Bread · East Iowa · Iowa Food · Unincorporated Iowa

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 15, Hale

April 15, 2017December 9, 2017 jayjaygeorge64 Comments

Hale, IA: Jones County (Our 50th County!) It’s the same old story. You’re craving a great sandwich and you’ll go to any length to get it. We loaded up the gallivant-mobile and set out for the historic Grant Wood Trail to the tiny village of Hale and one of East Iowa’s best destination restaurants. The beef-loving… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 15, Hale

2017 Best Between Bread · Family Adventures · Iowa Food · Outdoors All Year · Southeast Iowa · Unincorporated Iowa

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 4, Oakland Mills

February 12, 2017December 9, 2017 jayjaygeorge64 Comments

Oakland Mills, IA: Henry County Just down the road from the city of Mount Pleasant is the small unincorporated community of Oakland Mills, right on the mighty Skunk River. Up from its banks is plenty of camping, disc golf, picnic areas, a historic walking bridge, and one of Iowa’s best destination eateries. You can’t have a… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 4, Oakland Mills

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

November 6, 2016December 9, 2017 jayjaygeorge3 Comments

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

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