Historic US Route 20 · Lodging · North Central Iowa

Fort Dodge’s Starlite

*Our stay at the Best Western-Starlite Village was complimentary and the views expressed on this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Fort Dodge, IA: Webster County We’ve been writing about and traveling to see our great friends in Fort Dodge since 2015 and we have had the pleasure to stay at a particular… Continue reading Fort Dodge’s Starlite

Historic US Route 20 · Iowa Food · Museums and History · North Central Iowa

Fighting Off Winter & Winning in Fort Dodge, Iowa-Part Two of Two

Fort Dodge, IA: Webster County Spring IS getting closer, and we only have mere days left of winter and Iowa is telling us that it’s prepared to hold on to the cold streak for a little while longer. Don’t let that get you down, because when the road are clear you can still get out enjoy… Continue reading Fighting Off Winter & Winning in Fort Dodge, Iowa-Part Two of Two

Family Adventures · Museums and History · North Central Iowa · Roadside Iowa

Fighting Off Winter & Winning in Fort Dodge, Iowa-Part One of Two

Fort Dodge, Iowa: Webster County It’s the last days of winter and you know you’re feeling a little cooped up. You can continue to hibernate or figure out a way to show this long winter how take it on and head into the Spring primed and ready for action and the folks in Webster County want… Continue reading Fighting Off Winter & Winning in Fort Dodge, Iowa-Part One of Two

Historic US Route 20 · Iowa Food · North Central Iowa

Fort Dodge Food Frenzy

Fort Dodge, IA: Webster County “I was curious if you would like to judge our chili cook-off?” -Justin Goodno, President of the Fort Dodge Chili Lovers Society. My response? Let’s just say there’s one less thing on the ole bucket list. The leaves are starting to turn and there’s a daily crisp in the air.… Continue reading Fort Dodge Food Frenzy

#RAGBRAI · Grownup Getaways · Historic US Route 20 · Museums and History · North Central Iowa · Roadside Iowa

Scouting RAGBRAI 2015-Part 4 of 8: Time to Meet the Fort Dodge Family

Fort Dodge, IA: Webster County (Our 16th County) JayJay and Monie head to RAGBRAI’s (Register’s-Annual-Great-Bike-Ride-Across-Iowa) overnight town #3 and Fort Dodge was more than ready to welcome us! It’s our 4th scouting stop and The Iowa Gallivant is noticing the increased fever pitch as we get closer and closer to late July and annual invasion of… Continue reading Scouting RAGBRAI 2015-Part 4 of 8: Time to Meet the Fort Dodge Family