Family Adventures · Roadside Iowa · Southeast Iowa · Unincorporated Iowa

Excuse Me But I Think There’s Turtle In My Soup: Van Buren Village Hopping-Part 4

Villages of Van Buren County, IA Have we mentioned that we love Van Buren County? So, welcome to part 4 of our Southeast Iowa village hopping! This trip featured the area’s biggest weekend of visitors with every community finding unique ways to lure them in. It’s annual Scenic Drive Festival and you MUST get this on your… Continue reading Excuse Me But I Think There’s Turtle In My Soup: Van Buren Village Hopping-Part 4

Family Adventures · Southeast Iowa · Unincorporated Iowa

Haunted, Juicy, Fishy, & Squeaky: Van Buren Village Hopping-Part 3

The Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa: There’s a constant when it comes to Team Goodvin. We road trip and we road trip and we road trip again. Not so far from our Hills headquarters is Van Buren County. Just a little over an hour from the Iowa City area. We love to eat, take… Continue reading Haunted, Juicy, Fishy, & Squeaky: Van Buren Village Hopping-Part 3

Family Adventures · Outdoors All Year · Southeast Iowa

Van Buren Village Hopping: Part 2-The Epic Amish Supper and a Strawberry Fest on the Horizon

Villages of Van Buren County, IA Welcome to part 2 of The Iowa Gallivant’s trip through historic Van Buren County, IA that we blazed during one of the best Memorial Day weekends we’ve ever had. We set our heading to the town of Farmington and took the time to stretch our legs. The Des Moines… Continue reading Van Buren Village Hopping: Part 2-The Epic Amish Supper and a Strawberry Fest on the Horizon

Family Adventures · Iowa Icons · Southeast Iowa · Unincorporated Iowa

Van Buren Village Hopping: Part 1-Chief Black Hawk & the Banks of Bentonsport

Villages of Van Buren County, IA (Our 18th County!) Memorial Day weekend had the entire state of Iowa busting at the seams with opportunities for a Team Goodvin getaway. We opted to take a trip to one of the most scenic and historic areas in our homeland. The dart landed on Van Buren County and we… Continue reading Van Buren Village Hopping: Part 1-Chief Black Hawk & the Banks of Bentonsport