Video: Iowa's Simple Pleasures with Dan Kaercher
Dan Kaercher, founding editor-in-chief of Midwest Living magazine, travels Iowa in search of hidden treasures and out-of-the-way places for Iowans to visit and explore right here at home.
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The Big Treehouse, Marshalltown, Iowa (#307)
Think big, no, REALLY BIG! Dan’s stop in Marshall County will have you green with envy of a treehouse like no other! Hosted by Dan Kaercher, Iowa's Simple Pleasures is a new series produced by Iowa... 07:56
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Cedar Rapids Kernels, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (#304)
Iowa provides many opportunities to enjoy what we call “America’s favorite past-time”. Check out the ballparks in eastern Iowa for yourself. Hosted by Dan Kaercher, Iowa's Simple Pleasures is a... 05:39
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The Ivy Bake Shoppe & Cafe and Kingsley Inn, Fort Madison, Iowa (#306)
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. Hosted by Dan Kaercher, Iowa's... 06:08
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Whiterock Conservancy and Whiterock Resort, Coon Rapids, Iowa (#101)
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. Hosted by Dan Kaercher, Iowa's Simple... 04:13
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Heartland Acres and Agribition Center, Independence, Iowa (#307)
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. Hosted by Dan Kaercher,... 06:31
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Lady of the Lake Cruise, Clear Lake, Iowa (#101)
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! Hosted by Dan Kaercher, Iowa's... 05:09
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Pilot Knob State Park, Forest City, Iowa (#106)
Dan traveled to Pilot Knob near Forest City to experience the park’s natural setting and historical importance. 05:29
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Rock-n-Row Adventures, Eldora, Iowa (#301)
Dan takes a leisurely float down the Iowa River with Rock-n-Row Adventures. 04:16
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Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines, Iowa (#303)
The zoo remains a perennial family favorite with more than 100 species to fascinate visitors of all ages. 06:35
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The Irish Shanti, Gunder, Iowa (#305)
The Irish Shanti Tavern in Gunder, Iowa, is the place to go if you are craving a pound of hamburger heaven! 03:41
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King's Pointe Lakeside Resort Waterpark, Storm Lake, Iowa (#302)
Dan starts his visit to Storm Lake at Buena Vista University and ends at the King's Pointe Lakeside Resort waterpark. 07:34
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Wabash Trace Nature Trail: Page County and Mills County, Iowa (#301)
If biking is one of your favorite activities, then the Wabash Trace Nature Trail should be on your to-ride list! 04:55
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Café Dodici, Washington, Iowa (#305)
Great international cuisine can be found at local eateries across Iowa - in this case it’s in the town of Washington. 07:45
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Iowa's Simple Pleasures - Episode 102 (#102)
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... 27:34
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Iowa's Simple Pleasures - Episode 103 (#103)
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... 27:08
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Iowa's Simple Pleasures - Episode 104 (#104)
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... 27:15
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Iowa's Simple Pleasures - Episode 105 (#105)
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... 25:24
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Iowa's Simple Pleasures - Episode 106 (#106)
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... 25:10
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Iowa's Simple Pleasures - Episode 107 (#107)
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... 25:39
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Iowa's Simple Pleasures - Episode 101 (#101)
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... 25:24
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