May 27 – June 4 That’s right folks, we legitimately visited FOUR states on this trip. Not just passed through, but actually got out of the car and saw sights, shopped, and/or ate, all in a week!
Tag: Iowa
Blank Park Zoo
May 21, 2023 Brandy and I took a trip to the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines way back in May. It certainly isn’t the ABQ BioPark Zoo, but I still enjoyed it.
Mars Hill Church and Pioneer Ridge Pink Trail and Red Trail Loop
May 13, 2023 I decided that I wanted to take a hike this weekend, so I did.
Scott’s Family Restaurant, Cedar Rapids
October 10, 2022 In an effort to post more about my food exploration, I’m writing today about my experience at Scott’s Family Restaurant in Cedar Rapids.
Backbone State Park, Dundee, IA
June 5, 2022 Brandy has been very ambitious with wanting to get out and hike these last few weeks. She asked me to find a trail for us for this weekend and when I asked how far she was willing to drive, she asked, “Why, where do you want to go?” I suggested Backbone State […]
Memorial Day Weekend Trip to Ottumwa
And a hike! May 28 – 30, 2022 I’m going to preface this with the fact that several weeks ago, we were delivered a John Deere E110 riding lawnmower sold to us on the cheap by Brandy’s parents. Our lawn is HUGE so mowing it with a push mower would take forever. The first few […]
Field Campus Loop, Lake Macbride State Park
May 22, 2022 Brandy, Ash and I headed out for our second hike in two days and third in seven. It was a bit taxing but we made it out in one piece. Read on for more!
Cedar Valley Trail, Solon, Iowa
May 21, 2022 This morning we took the first of two hikes for the weekend. We wanted something close as we had an appointment at Wells Fargo at 11:00, so this trail fit the bill perfectly. Google Maps initially pegged the trailhead at less than 10 miles away, for a 20 minute drive. Too bad […]
Coralville Dam Recreation Area
March 15, 2022 My second hike in Iowa was much more pleasing than the first. The scenery was much nicer.
First Hike in Iowa
April 24, 2022 After over a month in Iowa, the weather finally gave me an opportunity to get back on the trails. Certainly wasn’t the best hike I’ve ever been on (by a long shot) but I was happy to get my legs under me again.