There's so much to see and do in Northeast Iowa you can't fit it all into one trip! The area's unique geography is a nature lover's dream—you can hike, bike, fish, camp, and paddle in breathtaking landscapes. Combine that with quaint Iowa towns brimming with cultural events, excellent restaurants, and museums - and you have the recipe for the ideal Midwest getaway! After visiting once, … [Read more...] about Best of Northeast Iowa: Top 10+ things to see and do in the Driftless Area
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Winter Sowing Seeds: List of best seeds to winter sow and how to do it
Winter sowing is super simple and an excellent way to start seeds! Not only is it easy and fun, but it’s a cheap way to start seedlings. Below we’ll talk about the benefits of winter sowing seeds, which seeds work best, and how to get started! What is winter sowing? Winter sowing means starting seeds outdoors in containers during the winter months - and allowing them to germinate outside … [Read more...] about Winter Sowing Seeds: List of best seeds to winter sow and how to do it
Tennis & Pickleball Courts in Des Moines: Find an Outdoor Public Court Near You
You're in luck if you love playing tennis or pickleball and live in the Des Moines area! Many public outdoor tennis and pickleball courts are in Des Moines and its suburbs. The great thing is that you can find the courts in our beautiful city parks! So, read on to find a court near you! This article lists the Des Moines area public tennis and pickleball courts in city parks. … [Read more...] about Tennis & Pickleball Courts in Des Moines: Find an Outdoor Public Court Near You
Winter Hiking Gear: Best winter hiking boots, pants & other gear you need
This article contains affiliate links. In other words, if you click on an affiliate link and buy a product, this blog may receive compensation at no cost to you. See our full disclosure here. There's something special about hiking quiet, snow-covered trails. Winter creates a beauty of its own. Sure, it's cold. But it's less crowded, and you see things you don't otherwise see on warm-weather … [Read more...] about Winter Hiking Gear: Best winter hiking boots, pants & other gear you need
Animal Tracks in Snow: Identifying the Most Common Animal Tracks
This article contains affiliate links. In other words, if you click on an affiliate link and buy a product, this blog may receive compensation at no cost to you. See our full disclosure here. Winter is a beautiful, albeit slower, season, but it’s still full of life! So, why not get outdoors and look for signs of nature’s wonders?! One fun and sometimes challenging thing to do is find and … [Read more...] about Animal Tracks in Snow: Identifying the Most Common Animal Tracks
