Effigy Mounds National Monument

Effigy Mounds National Monument

by | Nov 6, 2018 | Iowa

During September, I took a road trip out to Iowa to get some service done on my RV.  I chose a route that took me to several historical sites.  One of the most unique sites was my visit to Effigy Mounds National Monument. This National Monument is set along the banks...
The Little Brown Church

The Little Brown Church

by | Sep 28, 2018 | Iowa

While traveling a back road across northern Iowa, I came across a road marker indicating a historic site was up ahead. I was ready to see something interesting after driving through several miles of corn fields. Sitting on the road side, in a grove of old pine trees...
A Place Where Dreams Come True

A Place Where Dreams Come True

by | Aug 12, 2017 | Iowa

“Is this heaven? No, It’s Iowa.” – Field of Dreams As I left Forest City, IA, I scanned the road atlas searching for my next destination.  My general heading was southeast towards Chicago.  Dubuque was about 200 miles away in that direction....
Roadtripping Through the Heartland – Part 2

Roadtripping Through the Heartland – Part 2

by | Aug 4, 2017 | Iowa, South Dakota

After leaving Sitting Bull’s gravesite, I continued traveling south on Route 83 towards Pierre, SD. This road closely parallels the 100th longitudinal meridian.  This line marks a major change in climate and terrain.  East of this north-south line, there’s...
The Amana Colonies – Yesterday and Today

The Amana Colonies – Yesterday and Today

by | Nov 19, 2016 | Iowa

Whenever I’m motoring across the country in my RV trying to get to a destination, I often use truck stops or Camp Wal-Mart for quick overnight stops.  But, I also try to interject some interesting stopovers to break up the long days. Such was the stop I made...
Finding Herbert Hoover in Iowa

Finding Herbert Hoover in Iowa

by | Jul 3, 2015 | Colorado Roadtrip 2015, Iowa

West Branch, Iowa is just a little ole place.  It’s just down the road from Iowa City in the eastern part of Iowa just off I-80.  Settled by Quakers in the 1870’s, It’s now called home by about 2,300 people.  One of its claims to fame is that its the...