Limited Vision
It's not easy to see past signs of decay to appreciate a city's past and its future.
Destination of the Day: National Luxembourg Day
St. Donatus may have just 135 permanent residents, but the town will be swelling to two or three hundred on Thursday (June 21, 2012) as folks honor their ancestors by celebrating National Luxembourg Day. Stop into Kalmes Restaurant (between 5pm and 8:30) for a buffet dinner of homemade treats and Luxembourgian specialties (ever tried triepen?)
Destination of the Day: Picket Fence Cafe
The Picket Fence Cafe is in an historic building next to the river in Guttenberg Summer has arrived, and I'm thinking about pie. Pie goes well with the warmer weather (as well as a scoop of vanilla). The next time I'm near Guttenberg, Iowa I'll be stopping at the Picket Fence Cafe. Tucked
Destination of the Day: Young Museum in Bellevue, Iowa
Young Historical Museum The Young Historical Museum is a one-of-a-kind place along the Great River Road. The house and its contents were given to the City of Bellevue by Joe and Grace Young who made a small fortune in the hardware business. They were avid collectors of antique furniture, China, figurines, teapots, and just
Picture of the Day: Canada Goose and Goslings
Canada Goose and Goslings spotted near Bellevue, Iowa (April 2012). Canada goose and goslings See more Pictures of the Day here.
Destination of the Day: Trader’s Jubilee in McGregor, Iowa
If you have fantasized about what it would be like to live in the Old West, head to McGregor, Iowa this weekend to outfit yourself at the Trader's Jubilee. Sponsored by the River Junction Trade Company, supplier of Old West atmosphere to Hollywood and regular folk, the event brings together period enthusiasts, dealers, and fans for