*There’s a lot of great stops from east to west on HWY 34 throughout Iowa, and this destination is one of the best for every holiday season! Our visit was sponsored by Meet Ottumwa and the views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s gallivant! Ottumwa, Iowa: Wapello County We’ve had… Continue reading Fa-La-La-La-La-Ottumwa-La: Do More on 34 for the Holidays & Beyond
*We were honored to partner up with Iowa Pork and visit their top 5 restaurants for the 2024 Best Pork Tenderloin in the state. This tasty tendy project is separate from The Iowa Gallivant’s 99 Pork Tenderloins Sandwich Odyssey. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s gallivant! *The list… Continue reading Iowa Pork’s Top 5 Contenders for Best Tenderloin-2024
*We’re proud to partner up with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area and promote over 100 of their sites throughout this historic region. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s gallivant! Be sure to grab one of your own guides as you stamp and checkoff your list of 111… Continue reading Iowa Roadside Ag-Attractions: Gallivanting with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
*Our return trip to historic Burlington was highlighted with a great lodging partner who knows how to show visitors a great time. Our stay at the Catfish Bend Inn & Spa was complimentary. The views expressed in the blog post are of our own. Now, let’s gallivant! Check-In Burlington, Iowa has bee a location we’ve… Continue reading The Corleone Room with a “Fun City” at the Catfish Bend Inn & Spa
Perhaps the favorite sandwich in Iowa and it’s presented in many forms. We’re talking about the Pork Tenderloin sandwich and we’re propping up one from all 99 of Iowa’s counties! Have fun reading Part 1 of our delicious list, and keep supporting Iowa’s producers, local restaurants and the communities they call home. Thank you to… Continue reading 99 Pork Tenderloins: The Iowa Sandwich Odyssey-Part 1 of 3
*Get ready for a wonderful summer of traveling and finding some of Iowa’s most historic and agriculturally rich sites. We are proud to have an amazing partnership with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! You know we love to travel and… Continue reading Farmers & Fair Season in Buchanan County, Iowa : Gallivanting with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
*The fall colors are here and you don’t want to skip Central Iowa when it comes to this amazing season in Iowa! Our visit was sponsored by Hardin County Economic Development. Some of the goods, meals, and services were complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Hardin… Continue reading Scenic Day Trip Becoming a Weekend Getaway in Hardin County, Iowa
*There’s going to be a spooky something going on in Estherville Iowa this Halloween season! The annual Fright Hike is on Saturday, October 28th at Fort Defiance State Park, and we’re going to show you a sample of how you’ll get the chills in Estherville. Our visit was hosted by the Estherville Area Chamber of… Continue reading Fright Hike Date Night in Estherville, Iowa
*The Northeast Iowa region has some beautiful areas and the scenery changes with each county you experience during your road trips. Our visit was sponsored by Buchanan County Tourism. Some of the goods, meals and services were complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Fontana Park Buchanan… Continue reading Buchanan County, Iowa & Its Beautiful Scenery From the Riverfronts & Beyond
There was an online poll that was posted earlier this summer on social media that encouraged folks to pick what we would dive into while visiting Alabama Beaches. And, wow did the voters turn out with them voting early and often! This was our Sun & Shenanigans highlights while we experienced Alabama’s white sand under… Continue reading Sun & Shenanigans in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama!
