Travel

The first glow-in-the-dark walking trail in Iowa — and what is believed to be the longest in the nation — was unveiled in Vinton in 2021.

At a time when much of Europe was mired in the stagnation and chaos caused by the fall of the Roman Empire, the Moors created a sophisticated civilization known for its scientific, architectural and literary riches.

After a year of planning and just after Labor Day, we headed back “home” to visit our native state, re-connect with friends and family, and explore the hidden gems in the Land of the Dawn -- North America’s northeast, where the rising sun first hits the United States and Canada.

Historic trail runs 50 miles from the Pacific through a rainforest to the Caribbean.

Global Ties Iowa promotes ‘citizen diplomacy’ in arranging professional and cultural experiences for international visitors to Iowa.

You don’t have to be an art aficionado to love Grand Rapids, Michigan — but once you’re there, you might well become one.

How long you wait at a red light varies by intersection, time of day

Area higher education officials gathered Friday to promote opportunities for Iowans of all walks of life to bring Iowa, and the Midwest, to the world.

The Tri Cities have a combined population of about 316,000 people. A century ago, it was a sleepy out of the way place too dry for conventional agriculture. Change came when two massive federal projects transformed the region forever. They made visiting the region fascinating and tasty.

Designated as a Wetland of International Importance by the United Nations, it’s the largest cattail marsh in the United States.

This time to the Ozark Plateau, we could take in the amazing geology, natural history and culture of this ancient land form.

On a recent trip to Spain, my husband and I had a tasty introduction to the history and pleasures of tapas on a food tour in its capital city of Madrid.