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posted on July 11, 2012
Full Program: Get lost in an amazing autumn maze; explore the all-you-can-eat menu at a scenic spot in Jackson county; learn the history and hardships of life as a hobo; and save room for a Green River or Banana Split at the ol' time soda fountain in Wilton.
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posted on July 11, 2012
In northwest Iowa, Dan Kaercher finds an amazing place -- a corn maze and all things pumpkin.
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posted on July 11, 2012
Dan Kaercher finds a family-run restaurant in Jackson County that offers a homey atmosphere in the country and all-you-can-eat entrees.
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posted on June 28, 2012
In Waterloo, Dan Kaercher tours a spot devoted to the history of wrestling, and learns this favorite Iowa sport actually dates back to ancient times.
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posted on June 28, 2012
In Ida County, Dan Kaercher travels back in time and discover some interesting sites on my way to the elegant Battle Creek Bed & Breakfast.
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posted on June 21, 2012
Full Program: Tour the Quad Cities on 2-wheels; follow the same trail as many pioneers who crossed the prairie in the mid 1800s; seek out an angler's paradise in northeast Iowa; and get ready for "BIG" portions and big flavor at a Story County eatery.
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posted on June 21, 2012
Some of the first travelers to Iowa arrived by oxen or horse-drawn wagons. Some stayed ... others were just passing through. Dan Kaercher sees part of the trail the Mormons took through southern Iowa.
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posted on June 13, 2012
In the fall of 2011, the New York Times named this hotel one of its 150 "weekend destinations". It's the restored Hotel Blackhawk in downtown Davenport.
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posted on June 13, 2012
If you like eerie experiences, you don't have to wait for October and Halloween. Just join Dan Kaercher for a visit a certain house in the southwest Iowa town of Villisca.
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posted on June 13, 2012
There area lots of places to get a good burger. But for a great burger, Dan Kaercher found an eatery that's earned a "Best of" title.
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posted on June 13, 2012
Full Program: Dig for Iowa's state rock and mine for a little civil war history in southeast Iowa; take a bite of an award-winning burger in Dexter; test your nerves at an authentic haunted house; and relax at a historic Quad Cities hotel that received national...
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posted on June 12, 2012
Some days Dan Kaercher just longs for an old-fashioned treat from an old-fashioned soda fountain. And he knew right where to go --to Wilton, in eastern Iowa.
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posted on June 8, 2012
A Hobo's life is transient – but the life and history of the hobo is forever honored in just one place – the north central Iowa town of Britt.
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posted on June 8, 2012
Did you know that Iowa was once part of a large continent south of the equator, covered by warm, shallow seas? The sea beds are still here and Dan Kaercher explores the ancient fossil gorge in Johnson County.
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posted on June 8, 2012
Dan Kaercher looks for an angler's paradise among some of northeast Iowa's hundreds of miles of trout streams.
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posted on June 7, 2012
Full Program: Rent a bike or go river boating in downtown Des Moines; check out the Midwest's fastest sport on ice in the northwest part of the state; and in northeast Iowa, dine under artwork reminiscent of the Sistine chapel.
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posted on June 7, 2012
In Linn County, an orchard and cider company made the cut as one of the 30 best hard ciders in the world. Let's have a taste with Dan Kaercher!
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posted on June 7, 2012
Join Dan Kaercher as he takes a tour of Terrace Hill. Its home to the governor ... and its open for tours.
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posted on June 7, 2012
Dan Kaercher found a northwest Iowa steakhouse established by a Russian immigrant who fled his homeland during the Bolshevik Revolution.
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posted on June 7, 2012
Dan Kaercher learns that nothing puts our busy 21st century life into perspective more than floating a river, observing nature and learning a little about those who inhabited Iowa before us.
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posted on June 7, 2012
Full Program: Paddle with Dan Kaercher through a southeast Iowa wildlife complex; dine at a third-generation steakhouse in northwest Iowa; step into a historic landmark all Iowans should be proud of; and sample a variety of handcrafted ciders produced in Lisbon.
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posted on June 7, 2012
Dan Kaercher sight-sees downtown Des Moines both with a bike-sharing program and on a sternwheeler riverboat that offers food, beverage and fun on the Des Moines River.
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posted on June 7, 2012
Full Program: Dan Kaercher learns how to draw a bow, aim and let the arrows fly in west central Iowa; gets a hold on all things wrestling in Waterloo; walks on Iowa's ancient seabed uncovered by floods; and relaxes at a Victorian Inn in northwest Iowa.
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posted on April 3, 2012
If there's one type of food people get passionate about, it's barbecue! Dan Kaercher headed into Hickory Park in Ames for big flavor and big portions.
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posted on April 3, 2012
See the Quad Cities on two wheels – on a bicycle or on an electric vehicle called a Segway.
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posted on April 3, 2012
Join host Dan Kaercher as he hits the great Iowa outdoors and some 3D targets on an archery range in Stuart.
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posted on April 3, 2012
You don't have to travel to Rome to be inspired by the Sistine Chapel. Join Dan Kaercher in Waterloo, as he dines under an artist's interpretation of the Sistine chapel ceiling.
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posted on April 3, 2012
Host Dan Kaercher enjoys some high speed hockey action with fans at a Sioux City Musketeers game.
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posted on April 3, 2012
If you're a rock hound or a civil war buff Southeast Iowa is the place for adventure. Plus Dan Kaercher found there's a great stop for a sweet treat.
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posted on August 10, 2011
Dan Kaercher learns to make a Dutch letter at the Jaarsma Bakery in Pella, Iowa.
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posted on August 10, 2011
Dan Kaercher visits the Maytag Blue Cheese Farm in Newton, Iowa.
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posted on August 10, 2011
Dan Kaercher samples presidential cuisine at the Lincoln Café in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
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posted on August 10, 2011
Van Buren County in southeast Iowa has no stop lights and no large retail chain stores. The Villages of Van Buren County are 12 historic communities known for their charm and character. From Main Street diners to bed and breakfasts to historic...
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posted on August 10, 2011
What do you get when you combine miles of beaches, great fishing, swimming and boating all on 15,000 acres of water? It’s the Iowa Great Lakes. And it’s one of the state’s top water playgrounds. Dan Kaercher, host of Best of Iowa, has...
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posted on May 26, 2011
Dan has the perfect prescription for your spring and summer football fever. Iowa Barnstormers games in Des Moines are a great family destination.
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posted on May 5, 2011
With the hectic lifestyle most of us live many don't take time to relax, let alone pamper ourselves. Dan Kaercher checks out the possibilities at a spa in Fairfield.
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posted on May 5, 2011
Full Program: Enjoy live music, good food and a view of the Missouri river on the terrace of a Sioux City restaurant; dance the night away at one of Iowa's classic ballrooms; board a boat on the Mississippi River for a guided bird tour; rejuvenate at a spa in...
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posted on April 28, 2011
Join Dan Kaercher as he stroll's through an antique shopper's delight. Iowa's designated Antique City of Walnut boasts more than 15 separate antique shops in this town of 900 people.
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posted on April 26, 2011
Full Program: Roller-skate at a historic open-air rink in Jefferson; go antiquing in Walnut; dine Italian style in the Mississippi town of Clinton; check-out a museum of teddy bears designed by an Iowa artist.
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posted on April 25, 2011
The Mississippi Explorer riverboat took Dan Kaercher and many others on a cruise to see the migration of tundra swans resting on the Upper Mississippi river on their way south for the winter. A naturalist was on board to help spot some of the other...
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posted on April 25, 2011
Open since 1931, the Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward has had its share of famous artists, including the Dorsey Brothers, Louis Armstrong, Pat Boone and Bobby Vee. Dan Kaercher was able to learn a few dance steps reminiscent of those used at this...
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posted on April 25, 2011
Dan Kaercher finds a great place along the Missouri river to dine on everything from country fried steak to lamb wellington to pork osso bucco. It's Bev's on the River in Sioux City.
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posted on April 25, 2011
Join Dan Kaercher as he learns there is more to a stuffed teddy bear than a "hug". Creation of some teddy bears has reached a fine art, explains an Iowa teddy bear artist. And there is even a museum dedicated to that art in Clarion.
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posted on April 25, 2011
The name Rastrelli has been synonymous with food since 1939 in the Mississippi river town of Clinton. Join Dan Kaercher in the kitchen as he learns what goes into some of the restaurant's signature dishes.
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posted on April 25, 2011
Strap on a pair of skates and limbo on the historic open-air roller rink in Greene County as Dan Kaercher learns it's not always easy to be mobile on wheels.
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posted on April 21, 2011
Full Program: Professional cowboys entertain crowds of all ages at southwest Iowa's Sidney Championship Rodeo; experience what was once a great whiskey secret in Templeton; learn to make a hole-in-one in the game of disc golf; it's a carnivore's delight at a...
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posted on April 21, 2011
The Sidney Championship Rodeo boasts "The Greatest Show on Dirt" as cowboys rope calves, wrestle steers and ride bareback broncs. In existence since 1923, the rodeo entertains more than 38,000 visitors a year in the tiny southwestern Iowa town of...
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posted on April 21, 2011
Dan Kaercher learns there are two kinds of golf games: the traditional "ball" golf and the golf game played with "discs."
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posted on April 21, 2011
If you say "supersize" me, you better mean it, as Dan Kaercher learned when he ordered a grilled entrée at Bogie's Steak House in Albia.
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posted on April 20, 2011
Prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s lead to a boom in bootlegging. Dan Kaercher shares his findings of one of Iowa's most famous whiskey bootlegging activities in Templeton.
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posted on April 14, 2011
Full Program: Paddle an urban oasis in Blackhawk county; see wine grow on the vine and have a taste at a vineyard in southwest Iowa; explore the state capitol grounds and learn about Iowa history through statues and monuments; get hands on lessons at the...
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posted on April 14, 2011
Full Program: Taste an award-winning pork tenderloin sandwich at a Prairie City ice cream shop; bike a trail adorned with art and traverse more challenging off-road trails; flutter with the butterflies at one of Iowa's largest public gardens in Ames; hunt,...
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posted on April 14, 2011
If you're planning a group event, such as a family reunion, hunting party, or even a scrapbooking party, why not rent a large private lodge? Get a tour, along with Dan Kaercher, of the Hole 'N the Wall Lodge in Akron.
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posted on April 13, 2011
Dan Kaercher finds a diverse bicycle-friendly community, go to Decorah for paved and off-road trails for bicyclists of all skill levels.
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posted on April 13, 2011
Soak up much of nature's beauty with Dan Kaercher as he visits one of the state's larges public gardens, including a stop in the butterfly wing at Reiman Gardens in Ames.
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posted on April 1, 2011
Dan Kaercher learns there's more than ice cream to taste at this small town diner with BIG food. Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe has an award-winning pork tenderloin sandwich.
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posted on March 31, 2011
Tucked into the rural Loess Hills of western Iowa is one of the more than 70 licensed wineries in the state. Dan Kaercher checks out the vineyard, learns how the grapes turn into wine, and gets a taste to boot!
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posted on March 31, 2011
If Dan Kaercher can learn to draw at the Villages Folk School, then most of the rest of us can, too. The class offerings range from traditional arts to blacksmithing to knitting and are taught in each of the scenic and historic Villages of Van...
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posted on March 31, 2011
There are more than 40 monuments on the state capitol grounds, including soldiers on horseback, a miniature Liberty Bell to ring and a gravesite. Learn where these statues are and what they mean to Iowa's history with Dan Kaercher, as he takes a...
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posted on March 29, 2011
Paddle with Dan Kaercher as he and his canoe partner follow a string of lakes, portage trails and part of the Cedar River that brings them full circle.
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posted on March 23, 2011
Full Program: Float down the Nishnabotna; dine in a bank; shop in historic LeClaire; enjoy a pint of beer at an Iowa brew pub.
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posted on March 22, 2011
Join Dan Kaercher for a pint of beer at Iowa's smallest brew pub in the north central part of the state.
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posted on March 22, 2011
Dan Kaercher enjoys a side dish of local history with the food and wine served at a 1920's era bank, now restored as a bistro in Ladora.
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posted on March 22, 2011
How about a relaxing float down river in a livestock tank? Go with Dan Kaercher as he learns to "steer" the tank on the picturesque Nishnabotna River in southwest Iowa.
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posted on March 22, 2011
The birthplace of Buffalo Bill and an eclectic mix of shops and eateries are just a few of the things Dan Kaercher discovered as he wandered through historic LeClaire in eastern Iowa.
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posted on March 7, 2011
The 2011 season of Iowa's Simple Pleasures begins March 24, with a special preview program airing March 10.
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posted on March 4, 2011
Dan Kaercher finds a great place along the Missouri river to dine on everything from country fried steak to lamb wellington to pork osso bucco. It's Bev's on the River in Sioux City.
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posted on March 4, 2011
Strap on a pair of skates and limbo on the historic open-air roller rink in Greene County as Dan Kaercher learns it's not always easy to be mobile on wheels.
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posted on March 4, 2011
If you say "supersize" me, you better mean it, as Dan Kaercher learned when he ordered a grilled entrée at Bogie's Steak House in Albia.
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posted on March 4, 2011
Dan Kaercher finds a diverse bicycle-friendly community, go to Decorah for paved and off-road trails for bicyclists of all skill levels.
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posted on March 4, 2011
Tucked into the rural Loess Hills of western Iowa is one of the more than 70 licensed wineries in the state. Dan Kaercher checks out the vineyard, learns how the grapes turn into wine, and gets a taste to boot!
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posted on March 4, 2011
Dan Kaercher learns there are two kinds of golf games: the traditional "ball" golf and the golf game played with "discs".
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posted on March 2, 2011
The birthplace of Buffalo Bill and an eclectic mix of shops and eateries are just a few of the things Dan Kaercher discovered as he wandered through historic LeClaire in eastern Iowa.
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posted on June 2, 2010
Ever wonder how things are made? Dan traveled to Calhoun County to witness the making of a kaleidoscope!
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posted on June 2, 2010
This next stop is an example of the private and public sectors combine their strengths in southern Iowa to create a great destination for all Iowans to enjoy.
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posted on June 2, 2010
Patience is a virtue as this Tama County artist will tell you – and his magnificent creations will marvel both young and old alike!
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posted on June 2, 2010
Baseball is one of Dan’s favorite past-times. He took some time out on a pleasant summer evening while in Page County and went to the ballpark.
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posted on June 2, 2010
Feel the need for speed? Dan found it in Adams County where the dirt oval is the place to be on Saturday night.
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posted on June 1, 2010
If you like artifacts and star gazing, Dan’s stop in Cherokee will be of interest to you.
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posted on June 1, 2010
Aviation and Iowa have very strong ties. Dan’s trip to Adair County helped him make the connection.
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posted on June 1, 2010
Buffalo have inhabited the United States for over 100,000 years and are considered an American icon as Dan learned during this historical and spiritual visit to Chickasaw County.
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posted on June 1, 2010
Iowa's wine industry is booming. Dan stopped at a few notable vineyards to take a look, and a taste, for himself.
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posted on June 1, 2010
Dan enjoyed a tour of Shimek State Forest in Van Buren County on horseback thanks to Westercamp’s Rent-A-Horse.
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posted on June 1, 2010
Some of Dan’s adventures have required a real “you can do it” type attitude. This one in Jones County is no exception.
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posted on June 1, 2010
You’ll get much more than a gourmet meal at this Orange City restaurant. It’s like a visit to another world.
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posted on June 1, 2010
Picturesque, charming and romantic are words used to describe Madison County where there is so much to see and learn!
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posted on June 1, 2010
Fall is a great time of year to visit the farm. Dan found one in Madison County that celebrates fall in a “hands-on” sort of way.
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posted on June 1, 2010
Fall is a great time of year to visit the farm. Dan found one in Madison County that celebrates fall in a “hands-on” sort of way.
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posted on June 1, 2010
Think big, no, REALLY BIG! Dan’s stop in Marshall County will have you green with envy of a treehouse like no other!
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posted on June 1, 2010
Iowa provides many opportunities to enjoy what we call “America’s favorite past-time”. Check out the ballparks in eastern Iowa for yourself.
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posted on June 1, 2010
Join Dan for a visit to a charming hotel on the banks of the Mississippi. Then follow the smell of fresh baked pastries to the Ivy Bake Shoppe for a real treat.
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posted on June 1, 2010
If your goal is to feel close to nature, and get an education at the same time, this spot in Guthrie County is great for a relaxing weekend get-a-way.
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posted on June 1, 2010
Iowa is the nation’s leader in agriculture so it’s only fitting that Iowa boasts a museum dedicated to teaching youngsters about our great state’s number one industry.
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posted on May 28, 2010
If you don’t own a boat there are still ways to get out on the water and enjoy a summer evening. Dan took a cruise in Cerro Gordo County that was a boatload of fun!
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posted on February 1, 2010
Dan traveled to Pilot Knob near Forest City to experience the park’s natural setting and historical importance.
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posted on February 1, 2010
Dan takes a leisurely float down the Iowa River with Rock-n-Row Adventures.
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posted on February 1, 2010
The zoo remains a perennial family favorite with more than 100 species to fascinate visitors of all ages.
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posted on February 1, 2010
The Irish Shanti Tavern in Gunder, Iowa, is the place to go if you are craving a pound of hamburger heaven!
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posted on February 1, 2010
Dan starts his visit to Storm Lake at Buena Vista University and ends at the King's Pointe Lakeside Resort waterpark.
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posted on February 1, 2010
If biking is one of your favorite activities, then the Wabash Trace Nature Trail should be on your to-ride list! Dan got the inside track on what Outside Magazine hails as one of the nation’s “prettiest trails,” and he found a unique stop along...
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posted on February 1, 2010
Great international cuisine can be found at local eateries across Iowa - in this case it’s in the town of Washington. Dan enjoyed a fresh, elegant meal and got to know the owners, whose dreams of helping restore the downtown area have come to...
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posted on January 21, 2010
Storm Lake is probably one of Iowa’s best-kept secrets. Dan got a glimpse of all this great town has to offer including the new King’s Pointe Resort for a wild, waterpark adventure!
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posted on January 21, 2010
If a giant hamburger is what you’re craving, look no further! Dan took his appetite to The Irish Shanti in Gunder for the biggest burger this side of the Mississippi!
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posted on January 21, 2010
The Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines is the perfect size for an afternoon family outing. Dan got a personal tour and a chance to feed some of the animals!
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posted on January 21, 2010
Rock-N-Row Adventures in Eldora offers a fabulous tubing experience. Dan visited this stretch of the Iowa River for a simple, relaxing afternoon float.
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posted on January 21, 2010
Dan Kaercher explores Pilot Knob State Park and then takes an evening sail on Clear Lake in the paddlewheeler, "Lady of the Lake."
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posted on January 1, 2010
Full Program: Take a relaxing cruise on Clear Lake; try the hands-on agricultural activities in Independence; get close to nature at the Whiterock Conservancy near Coon Rapids; and fancy some fantastic pastries at the Ivy Bake Shoppe in Fort Madison. Hosted...
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posted on January 1, 2010
Full Program: Travel to Cedar Rapids to take in a Kernel's game; climb to the top of a giant treehouse in Marshalltown; visit a flower farm in Madison County; and take a relaxing canoe ride down the North Raccoon River near Sac City. Hosted by Dan...
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posted on January 1, 2010
Full Program: See the abundant beauty of magnificent Madison County; enjoy outstanding prairie-style cuisine in Orange City; learn to rock climb at Pictured Rocks County Park in Monticello; and mosey through the Shimek State Forest in Farmington on horseback....
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posted on January 1, 2010
Full Program: Experience the beautiful bike trails of Southwest Iowa; be a kid again at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines; learn about Iowa’s growing wine industry; and search for a buffalo herd near Fredericksburg in Northeast Iowa. Hosted by Dan...
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posted on January 1, 2010
Full Program: Enjoy a tubing adventure down the Iowa River; taste the fresh and innovative cuisine found in Washington; learn about Iowa’s aviation history in Greenfield; and visit a museum in Northwest Iowa that is home to the state’s oldest planetarium....
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posted on January 1, 2010
Full Program: Satisfy the need for speed at a dirt oval in Southwest Iowa; indulge in the famous 20-ounce Gunderburger; experience great water fun in Storm Lake; and visit one of our great state parks near Forest City. Hosted by Dan Kaercher.
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posted on January 1, 2010
Full Program: Travel to Southwest Iowa for a baseball game played by volunteers; see amazing sculptures made from matchsticks in Gladbrook; relax in luxury while being one with nature at Honey Creek Resort State Park; visit a factory that makes kaleidoscopes in...
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