St. Louis may draw people year-round for sports teams and the Gateway Arch National Park, but I’m here to argue that the holiday season in St. Louis needs to be a bigger draw. We planned a road trip to St. Louis recently to see how they got into the Christmas spirit, and well, my whole…
I’ve made multiple trips to Kansas City during the holiday season over the years. Each return visit, we sought something new to see, while returning to some of our favorites. It’s been fun watching my kids grow up and associate a trip to Kansas City with Christmas. There are so many things you could do…
It’s one thing to visit haunted house attractions during the Halloween season, but it’s another to investigate the paranormal year-round. Thankfully, paranormal experts and enthusiasts have done the heavy lifting, so the rest of us can enjoy the fruits of their labor. Though, I’m not sure walking around an alleged haunted location hoping for an…
Grant Wood painted “American Gothic” nearly 100 years ago, but the iconic home in the painting still stands in Eldon, Iowa. You can visit the American Gothic House (and even pose for your own version of “American Gothic”) the next time you’re in southeastern Iowa. Thousands do it every year, and after reading this post,…
Nebraska can surprise you sometimes. Just like we’ve got our own little Badlands area and we have our own little Ozarks area, Indian Cave State Park near Shubert, Nebraska. One of the most southern state parks in the state, the topography is surprisingly hilly, wooded, and at times, cliff-like. It’s a beautiful park – and…
From Decorah to Glenwood, communities large and small in Iowa are home to breweries. With beer styles such as ale, stout, pilsner, and wheat, each brewer strives to add their own touch, creating unique flavors. Since 1985 — beginning with Millstream Brewery in the Amana Colonies — microbreweries have grown yearly, with about 115 located…
