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A Perfect Girls Day: 4 Reasons to Visit Estherville, IA

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A Perfect Girls Day: 4 Reasons to Visit Estherville, IA

Women today are busier than ever and are in need for a getaway! Shopping, architecture, good food, and nature are the perfect reasons to plan a visit to Estherville, IA! No girls day is complete without each of these things, so you’re bound to have a perfect day!

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Estherville, Iowa

Estherville, Iowa, is located in northwestern Iowa with a population of a little over 6,000 people. This means it has several amenities to offer not only it’s residents, but also it’s visitors! Lucky for you, it means you can have a great visit there!

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2 Day Itinerary for The Great River Road: Explore the North Mississippi River

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2 Day Itinerary for The Great River Road: Explore the North Mississippi River

The fall is a great time for a road-trip. Changing leaves and cooler temps are just around the corner, here in the Midwest. This itinerary for the Great River Road is a great way to celebrate! One of the very best places to roadtrip to see beautiful views, colorful leaves, and more is along the Mississippi River by driving The Great River Road.

The Great River Road is a National Scenic Byway that travels along the Mississippi River from Itasca State Park near Park Rapids, Minnesota all the way south beyond New Orleans in Louisiana! Now, there is no way to drive this beautiful road in a weekend, so we recently spent 2 days driving through parts in Minnesota & Iowa. We found some great stops and have put them together into a leisurely 2-day itinerary for you!

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Get Outdoors in Charles City, Iowa

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Summers in Iowa are a great time to get outdoors. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway with your special someone or with the family, there are endless options of things to do outdoors in Charles City. Golfing, bike trails, kayaking, and more are at your fingertips here! We’ve gathered up some great options for you plus great places to eat and stay so you can enjoy your time in this community! Check out these great ways to get outdoors in Charles City!

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Great Bike Trails in Iowa: Explore the State on 2 Wheels

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Great Bike Trails in Iowa: Explore the State on 2 Wheels

While most people think of corn, pigs, and wide open spaces when they think of Iowa, there really is much more to our state! These great bike trails in Iowa are just the beginning of lots of outdoor things to do here!

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned bike rider or enjoy it a little at a time, Iowa has one for you! You can use these trails to explore the communities they connect or just to burn some energy and get a workout in! Bike trails are a great way to explore with the family at very little to no cost. Iowa has a large system of bike tails all over! Here are the great ones we have found!

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North Central Iowa Freedom Rock Tour (And Other Great Stops)

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Iowa is full of so many great places to explore. One of the great ways to see the state is to conduct your own Freedom Rock Tour. The Freedom Rocks are something truly unique to Iowa and are great for kids and adults of all ages and backgrounds. We have created this North Central Iowa Freedom Rock Tour (and Other Great Stops) to have a great time this summer seeing a great part of the state!

The Freedom Rock Development

Back in 1999, Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II painted the first Freedom Rock in Adair County near Menlo, IA. He was moved to do so after watching “Saving Private Ryan” and wanted to honor veterans and soldiers in some way. Not long after that, the Freedom Rock Tour was formed and he began painting rocks in all of Iowa’s 99 counties. Originally, Sorensen painted the Freedom Rock as a thank you and was not paid to do so. Once the Tour was formed, he began this as his full-time job (as well as serving as a representative in the Iowa House). Now, communities raise funds to have the murals commissioned.

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15 Iowa Day Trips to Make

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15 Iowa Day Trips to Make

Iowa is full of all sorts of great places to visit for a weekend or even just a day. I’ve put together a list of 15 Iowa Day Trips that should be on your “to do” list this summer!

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Going on Iowa Day Trips


Traveling is different for everyone. Some people consider traveling to be out of the country for a long period of time. Others consider it within the US for a week. Of course, there are those who look for weekend trips and day trips!

Iowa day trips are a great way to see the state without having to dedicate an entire weekend or week to exploring! So, here are 15 fantastic day trips that you can enjoy with your girlfriends, spouse, significant other, or the entire family. These are no particular order!

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Pella

A plethora of downtown shops, biking on the Volksweg Trail, or exploring one of the many nearby parks makes Pella great spot for an Iowa day trip! Make sure to check out the Vermeer Windmill and Pella Historical Society Museums!

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North Iowa Restaurants – Grab Delicious Take-Out

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North Iowa restaurants are alive and trying to thrive right now. This area is blessed with lots of great places to grab takeout food year-round, but right now, it’s more important than ever to support them, if you’re able! So, where can you go? What places are recommended? I’ve collected this list for you based on not only my personal experiences, but also by asking my readers and friends! One note…these are all locally owned joints, which is my jam! I love supporting small businesses!

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Splitz Bar & Grill at Freeze Frame Bowl

Not your typical bowling alley, Splitz Bar & Grill offers a full service restaurant for carry-out right now. Grab a pizza, baskets filled with french fries and sandwiches, or even a steak dinner!

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Small Iowa Businesses I’m Supporting Right Now…and You Can Too!

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I’ll admit that I’m a self-proclaimed supporter of small Iowa businesses all the time, but right now its even greater. We are in the middle of a pandemic that has virtually crippled small business owners. So, now I want to support those hard working business owners more than ever! So, I thought I’d share with you the Iowa businesses I’m supporting. Some of them you will be able to support regardless of where you live. Some you’ll be able to find one similar close to you, I’m confident!

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