*The greatest part of traveling is getting to know the folks that help to make their communities thrive. Especially when we can find the locals who also know how to have fun, laugh together and welcomes you over and over again around every corner. Our visit to Davis County was sponsored by Davis County Tourism.… Continue reading The Handmade, Homemade, Fun Loving & Delicious Getaway to Davis County, Iowa
*There’s a chunk of NW-Iowa that can provide an entertaining getaway for everyone, and it comes with a uniqueness in scenery you don’t see all over the state. Our trip to O’Brien County was funded and sponsored by the Western Iowa Tourism Region. Some of the goods, services and meals were complimentary. The views expressed… Continue reading Reubens, Chops, Chicken & the White House: Get Your Calendars Filled Up with O’Brien County, Iowa
*One of the main hubs for West Central Iowa is the City of Carroll with its many businesses, restaurants and ways to stay entertained. We dove right into this Lincoln Highway community plus a little more in the area for a day on The T-Bone Trail! Our trip to Carroll County was sponsored and funded… Continue reading The Filet Mignon Oscar Goes to….Shop Small, Do Lunch & Rev Up a Tank in Carroll County, Iowa
*We had the amazing opportunity to enjoy some complimentary varieties of cheese curds from WW Homestead Dairy here in 2020. We were honored to come up with some fantastic dishes and the views expressed are always of our own. Let’s gallivant! Waukon, IA: Allamakee County The Cheese Curd Capital of Iowa! WW Homestead Dairy is… Continue reading The Cheesiest & Squeakiest Holidays Ever
Donnellson, IA: Lee County This is the one time I may encourage you to put The Iowa Gallivant down and get on the road immediately. Because Southeast-Iowa’s premier pumpkin patch is only open through Halloween until they flip the property for the upcoming holidays! Go-Go-Go! Harvestville Farm had the goods….and gourds. The selection is still second to none here… Continue reading Up to Our Necks in Harvest Season
Decorah, IA: Winneshiek County Day 2 brought us a day in the low 30’s which made for perfect snowball and fort construction conditions. Our weekend Christmas home at Whitetail Cabin had a great hill for sledding and timber for the kids to go exploring. Yet another perk to this beautiful property just 1 mile outside Decorah. The… Continue reading The Greatest Decorah Christmas of All-Time: Day 2 of 2
Amana, IA: Iowa County We have covered thousands of Iowa miles and we are always looking for more places to discover. But there is always a place that calls us back, a place that folks visiting Team Goodvin keep requesting return trips back year after year to support Iowa businesses. It’s the holiday shopping season… Continue reading Shop Local, Eat Local, Repeat-The Holiday Crowd Everyone Enjoys
Washington, IA: Washington County You can’t stop the ridiculousness in Washington, you only need to contain yourself on this annual citywide event. The first Saturday of every June, Washington brings out the retail deals, great food, bands, and events all day long. And Team Goodvin made a smooth landing into Washington and we couldn’t wait… Continue reading Scouting RAGBRAI 2016: A “Ridiculous” Visit to Washington
