*One of the most memorable family Gallivants we’ve ever had was to O’Brien County a few autumns ago. There was just something about the trip that impacted us in a very united way. And now we’re back for another memorable round of this prairie filled area! Our visit was sponsored by the O’Brien County Economic… Continue reading “Old School” Sutherland & the Prairie’s Burned Bridge: O’Brien County, Iowa
Billings County, North Dakota (Our First ND County) I write this post in a much different way than I usually do, and it may set the tone of The Iowa Gallivant going forward. I looked ahead and thought about the beautiful pictures we took and most of all the photos that Beautiful Badlands ND graciously… Continue reading A Teddy Roosevelt Anniversary None of Us Saw Coming
Effigy Mounds National Monument-Harpers Ferry, IA: Allamakee County (Our 48th County) On a mission to a festival in nearby Garnavillo, IA, we found ourselves visiting one of Iowa’s most sacred areas. We had plans throughout Clayton County, but there is always time to stop and explore one of our nation’s national monuments. Near the small town… Continue reading “Their Spirits Will Watch Over You While You Are Here…”
Maquoketa, IA: Jackson County Lost Nation, IA: Clinton County Deep into the Jackson County woods is an absolute treasure trove of discovery. A place surrounded by the classic Iowa prairie and turning into a thick forest with a valley that cuts through the terrain with its creeks, trails, towering trees, rocky earth, and a collection… Continue reading Spelunking Maquoketa & Discovering a Lost Nation
