2021 T-Bone Trail · Historic US Route 20 · Iowa Food · Northwest Iowa

Sizzlin’ J Bar & Grill in Galva, IA (Ida Co)-The Western Iowa T-Bone Trail

*Another NW-Iowa treasure and they’re always putting the sizzle in Ida County. Buckle up for more of the Ribeye magic on this steak filled adventure through Western Iowa! Our meal at Sizzlin’ J Bar was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Galva, IA: Ida County Historic… Continue reading Sizzlin’ J Bar & Grill in Galva, IA (Ida Co)-The Western Iowa T-Bone Trail

Historic US Route 20 · Iowa Food · Iowa's Wurst Road Trip · Northwest Iowa

Iowa’s Wurst Road Trip: Casing Holstein

Holstein, IA: Ida County Just look at that famous hot link from Tiefenthaler’s Quality Meats up there. Grilling and campfire season over? Try to tell that to all the people preparing for tailgaters in the final weeks of football season! Those hot links have a very large fan base and they are perfect anytime of… Continue reading Iowa’s Wurst Road Trip: Casing Holstein

Family Adventures · Iowa Food · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits · Northwest Iowa

Northwest Iowa on The 20 Tour & Beyond

Calhoun County, IA (Our 80th County), Sac County, and Ida County (Our 81st County) The great American road trip can go through thousands of Main Streets. Historic US Route 20 is just one of many ways you can experience Americana at its best, and it happens to be this country’s longest highway. Here in Iowa,… Continue reading Northwest Iowa on The 20 Tour & Beyond

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

Grownup Getaways · Historic US Route 20 · Northeast Iowa

Winter Grownup Getaway: Downtown Cedar Falls & Beyond-Part Two of Two

Cedar Falls, IA: Black Hawk County As you know, Cedar Falls is open to plenty of great ways to keep the whole family entertained, but sometimes mama and papa need to get out and Gallivant with a grownup charge into the fantastic places the Cedar Valley has to offer. You saw Cedar Falls Part One and now… Continue reading Winter Grownup Getaway: Downtown Cedar Falls & Beyond-Part Two of Two

Family Adventures · Historic US Route 20 · Iowa Food · Northwest Iowa

The Delicious Side of Sac City

Sac City, IA: Sac County What a great time to take a trip on Historic US Route 20! It’s autumn, the skies are clear, the weather is beautiful, and the open historic road is calling. Plus, we’re hungry and we want Northwest Iowa cooking from some of the best folks you’re going to meet. Our trip to Sac… Continue reading The Delicious Side of Sac City

Family Adventures · Historic US Route 20 · Lodging · Northwest Iowa · Rediscovering the All American Motel

Feeling Like Home at the Sac City Motel

*We love gallivanting and we can’t do it without some great lodging partners. Our stay at the Sac City Motel was complimentary and the opinions expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s gallivant! Sac City, IA: Sac County My old Northwest Iowa friend known as Sac City. For over 40 years I’ve… Continue reading Feeling Like Home at the Sac City Motel