Around Iowa

One Trip to Try: Coralville Lake

You’ll find Coralville Lake snug between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. It’s a perfect ...

Blue Water Festival in Okoboji

Iowa lakes and waterways are the main stars during this conservation education event in ...

Historic highlight: Visit a blacksmith shop in Haverhill

Matthew Edel built a blacksmith shop in Haverhill in the 1880s. Photo: State Historical Society ...

Five spots to paddle in Des Moines

With plenty of places to rent gear, you’ll never be up a creek without a ...

Win big with your State Park Passport

Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor is one of 60 stops to check off your ...

Explore the RAGBRAI route on your own time

The Creamery in Polk City makes for a perfect pit stop after a ride ...

Race to Newton for a weekend of cars and concerts

Watch cars race around the track at the Iowa Speedway, then head to the ...

Des Moines Water Lantern Festival lights up the night

Decorate your lantern however you please, then release your creation into the water for ...

Small business spotlight: Little Swan Lake Winery

Choose from three different rooms at Little Swan Lake Winery’s bed and breakfast and ...

Cool off at three Iowa waterfalls

The rushing waters at Macbride Falls are the perfect place to cool off after ...