Summer rains often bring flooding to Iowa
Summer in Iowa is a see-saw of rising heat and humidity, counter-balanced by thunderstorms that pour all of that moisture into the ground and cool …
Summer getaway
We spent last week at Backbone State Park in northeastern Iowa once more for the 10th consecutive year. If you have never rented a cabin …
Three states, one shared river valley
Last week we visited my mother-in-law in north central Wisconsin, making day trips to different destinations: the Wisconsin Dells, Marshfield, and Dells of the Eau …
Sunset at Big Creek
Earlier this week John and I drove north into nearby Johnston for dessert after dinner. We stopped at Van Dee’s Ice Cream, an old-fashioned ice …
Small town charm in northeastern Iowa
When we stayed at Backbone State Park last week, we didn’t spend the entire day in the cabin or on the trails. Once a day, …