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I'm willing to bet that the majority of Iowans - even those just 30 minutes away in Des Moines- don't know about the Hotel Pattee. The hotel itself is the sole destination in the small town of Perry - and what a destination it is! The elegant rooms are themed to share pieces of Perry history. The richly appointed suite pictured above is the Louis Armstrong Suite - where the … [Read More...]
Doug and I were relaxing outside the RV on the 4th of July when I casually mentioned that I had applied for a spot at a travel conference taking place in … [Read More...]
A couple months ago I shared my experiences using Stitch Fix for travel clothes. After that 'fix', I scheduled my next one, for late July with my mind on clothes for … [Read More...]
Doug and I were relaxing outside the RV on the 4th of July when I casually mentioned that I had applied for a spot at a travel conference taking place in … [Read More...]
It's been a wet summer. I can count on one hand- using one finger- the number of camping trips we've taken when not a drop of rain fell. And, a couple of times, the … [Read More...]
As we landed at Keflavik Airport for our first Iceland vacation, my husband was silent. He then turned to me for a brief moment and said, "I am taking in the lunar landscape." Iceland has a unique and breathtaking landscape that is literally alive and … [Read More...]
Have you always wished for a personal stylist? Someone who would pick out just the right clothes for an upcoming event and all you had to do was try them on and say yes or no? Then Stitch Fix may be just what you are looking for. Best compared to a personal … [Read More...]
Few realize there is a big canyon in Texas. In fact, Palo Duro Canyon, just 30 minutes outside Amarillo, is the second largest canyon in the US. And it is stunning. Capitol Peak in Palo Duro Canyon Dozens of hiking, mountain biking, and … [Read More...]
Family Rambling® has been traveling and sharing travel tales for nearly a decade! Our goal is that our explorations help you plan your destinations! Please, wander through the site, travel virtually … Read more...
Jody Halsted is a Midwest based freelance writer specializing in family travel. Described by colleagues as “a positive influence on the tourism industry in Iowa” who “consistently over-delivers”, Jody … Read more....