It’s State Fair time in Iowa (really one of the best state fairs in the country- it’s even listed in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die). During our recent (yes, annual) visit, I made sure to send out images of my top tips for visiting the Iowa State Fair. If you have the Iowa […]
Exploring Aberdeen, South Dakota – #IGTravelThursday
After our fun learning about Laura Ingalls Wilder in DeSmet, the girls and I headed north- to Aberdeen, South Dakota. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to camp than Wylie Park Campground. Play structures dot the park. This one was just outside our camper – which meant I could watch the girls as […]
Our Trip to St. Louis
Gateway Arch viewed while laying on ground below Thanks to the generosity of the St. Louis CVC my family spent 2 1/2 days in a city I probably wouldn’t have ever thought to visit. And now… We anticipate our next trip! I was, honestly, amazed at all St. Louis had to offer- and much of […]
Geisler Family Farms- an Update for 2008
In what is quickly becoming a tradition we gathered a group of friends and welcomed the Harvest Moon at Geisler Family Farms. The theme has changed this year- to Vote 2008- and the maze is much more intricate than last year’s. There were other new updates, as well… A comfy sitting area has been added […]
The State Fair of Texas in Dallas has Texas Sized Treats for Everyone
Texas is known for a lot of things and nothing describes the passion of a Texan the way football, fried food and trucks do. The State Fair of Texas in Dallas’ Fair Park has been in existence since 1886 and boasts the largest annual attendance in the United States with an estimated 2.5 million to […]
The Ramsey Farm at Lesanville Update 2007
One side of my family holds it’s reunion at Lesanville Farm practically every year. It’s always a big hit with the kids. And this year was no exception. And the farm has added the Heritage House. This house has a large kitchen and a dining room. If you stay at one of the farmhouses this […]
Killarney for Kids: Kennedy’s Animal, Bird and Pet Farm
Not far out from Killarney (about 5 miles) along the N22 is Kennedy’s Animal, Bird and Pet Farm. We spent an afternoon there with the girls playing on the outdoor and indoor playgrounds, petting animals and having fun. Kennedy’s has dozens of animals: sheep and goats, horses and deer, puppies and rabbits, all sorts of […]
