One of the world’s most scenic train rides celebrates a landmark anniversary.
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One of the world’s most scenic train rides celebrates a landmark anniversary.
Celebrated travel writer and Iowa native Lori Erickson has crossed the globe for years, writing about spiritually significant places. But when preparing to write a book about holy sites right here in the United States, the COVID pandemic hit.
With its wide open spaces, dark skies and abundant wildlife, Grasslands National Park is bursting with culture, history and conservation.
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Despite its small size —just 1.5 miles wide and 7 miles long — it offers fascinating history, abundant wildlife, and recreational opportunities ranging from kayaking and biking to golf.
These massive mounds were constructed by people about 2,000 years ago. How could they have moved millions of pounds of dirt without metal shovels, wheelbarrows or modern bulldozers?
Saturday-only service will be offered November through March
Off season Black Hills activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, wildlife observation, snowmobiling and enjoying peaceful views.
In fact, local author Katie Mills Giorgio says there are 100 things – just in the Cedar Rapids area – that should be on your bucket list.
Effigy Mounds National Monument and Earthmoving Legacy Center shows the evolution of earth-moving.
Cruising the scenic Dalmatian Coast offers stunning turquoise waters to swim in and historical towns to explore.
Indiana’s Fair Oaks Farms offers a modern look at farming all year round
The newly renovated Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum reopened in July 2021.
A travel writer spends 10 hours visiting the Walcott truck stop.
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