Mount Vernon, IA: Linn County When the mercury reaches 30 degrees, we in Iowa call that a “break in the weather”. That means it’s time to get your cabin-fevered hineys outside and find a hill that will test your courage, snow skills, and common sense. Lucky for us, Mount Vernon, Iowa has such a place for… Continue reading Sledding the Streets of Mount Vernon!
Wildcat Den State Park & Saulsbury Bridge Rec Area-Muscatine, IA: Muscatine County (Our 22nd County!) Natural pools, swift running creeks, miles of wooded hiking trails, and historical buildings and bridges at your discovery… there’s a peaceful sanctuary that needs places like these and the Pearl of the Mississippi has this packaged for all that seek these… Continue reading Iowa State Parks-Historic Hiking at Wildcat Den & Saulsbury Bridge…….
Lake Darling State Park-Brighton, IA: Washington County The mercury may be starting to dip a little, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a trip to the local state park. One of the great things about Iowa is that there are state parks, rec areas, and conservation areas all over the place. Many of them… Continue reading Iowa State Parks-Lake Darling, You’re Just as Lovely….
Iowa City, IA: Johnson County When the afternoon of October 3rd came to a close, there were many Iowans feeling on top of their game. From 11am to 4pm, we enjoyed one of the most perfect autumn days you could ever ask for. A crisp morning, warm mid-day and the slight coolness of the evening settling… Continue reading Hey, Northside……Beer Me!
Windham, IA: Johnson County Parnell, IA: Iowa County How far will you go for legendary Iowa sweet corn? Luckily, during its peak season you don’t have to go far. Local produce stands, grocery stores, and festivals all over the state have ample supplies of Iowa’s most well known produce staple during the heat of the… Continue reading Will Travel For Sweet Corn-Out Windham Way
The historic bridge in Sutliff, IA. Generations of locals have been making the day trip to this outpost of tubing, cold drinks on the river, great food, and entertainment. (Photo from Baxa’s Sutliff Store and Tavern Facebook page) Sutliff, IA: Johnson County Where were you when you had your first breaded chicken gizzard? If you can’t… Continue reading Baxa Burgers & the Bridge
I know that pizza started in Naples, Italy. I know that the first one ever made was inspired by Queen Margherita of Savoy in the late 1800’s and only had a handful of ingredients- tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil. And I also know that the culinary heavens opened up that day upon the Queen’s approval… Continue reading Homemade Nostalgia-Our Iowa Pizza Night
Our loyal readers have noticed a trend. Team Goodvin loves to seek out new restaurants with every trip. We strive to order interesting items and comb the menus for dishes we’ve never experienced. There is something to be said about a “go-to” when anguishing over a selection while your patient server awaits your order. Sometimes… Continue reading Tour de Biscuits & Gravy-The 2015 Search For Iowa’s Best Plate of Our Favorite Comfort Meal
Back in May of this summer, I heard that I need to mark my calendar for August 7th. After I heard why, I knew that The Iowa Gallivant needed to be in Cedar Rapids for what could turn out to be a once in a lifetime chance to see a tribute that was a long… Continue reading Iowa Icons-Jon Jon’s Bobble Headed Invasion of The Corridor
July 11th, 2014. Sitting on the patio of The High Ground Cafe in Iowa City’s historic Northside, I began typing on my IPad. Just a few paragraphs later I clicked on “publish” in the lower right hand corner of the screen and less than a second later, The Iowa Gallivant came to life. A year… Continue reading Our 1st Anniversary-Thank You, Iowa!
