1989 brought us many gifts like the invention of the Internet and The Simpsons, but it also brought us the cult classic, Field of Dreams. Directed by Phil Alden Robinson starring heartthrob Kevin C...

It was October in the year of 1783 when the flight-crazed french scientist, Pilatre de Rozier launched the world's first hot air balloon. The idea behind his invention was simple: hot air rises. If...

Here's a riddle: What has been around for almost 200 year and features some of the finest foods from deep-fried Twinkies to deep-fried butter? The answer is simple—state fairs. Although the first s...

Each state boasts several distinctive hikes, ones that make that piece of the United States pie truly unique. Grab your hiking boots and head for these must-do hikes in every state that range from ...

Snow globes and t-shirts are fine for showing friends and relatives you're thinking about them and wish they were there, but souvenirs with staying power are unique to the destination. If you're pl...

Aah the state fair. The place to gorge yourself on turkey legs the size of your head, fried foods, and celebrate true Americana. And the premier place to do it? Iowa. One of the oldest and largest ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of a romanticized life like Francesca, falling madly in love with your surroundings as much as the idea of a great affair or escape, you can relive her epic tale by creating ...

When you picture Iowa, cornfields and acres of sprawling land may come to mind. While the state is in the Midwest, Iowa boasts a whole host of quirky attractions from the past to the future. Whethe...

The meeting of three states, Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, Dubuque is a part of the American Midwest called the Driftless Area, known for it’s deeply carved river valleys and unique limestone bluf...

As the capital of Iowa, a notorious swing state, and a major stop on the campaign trail, Des Moines is an interesting destination for the politically inclined, but if you’re just looking for a good...