Main Street Iowa, Small Town Iowa, Historic Iowa: The Holidays in Bountiful West Branch

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*Right in between the Quad Cities and Iowa City metro areas, on Interstate 80, is one of Eastern Iowa’s premiere communities to shop small and eat well during this holiday season and beyond! Our Gallivant was sponsored by Main Street West Branch. Some of the goods, meals and services were complimentary. The views in this… Continue reading Main Street Iowa, Small Town Iowa, Historic Iowa: The Holidays in Bountiful West Branch

Central Iowa · Grownup Getaways · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits · Lodging · Outdoors All Year

Scenic Day Trip Becoming a Weekend Getaway in Hardin County, Iowa

October 15, 2023October 22, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*The fall colors are here and you don’t want to skip Central Iowa when it comes to this amazing season in Iowa! Our visit was sponsored by Hardin County Economic Development. Some of the goods, meals, and services were complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Hardin… Continue reading Scenic Day Trip Becoming a Weekend Getaway in Hardin County, Iowa

Grownup Getaways · Northwest Iowa

Fright Hike Date Night in Estherville, Iowa

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*There’s going to be a spooky something going on in Estherville Iowa this Halloween season! The annual Fright Hike is on Saturday, October 28th at Fort Defiance State Park, and we’re going to show you a sample of how you’ll get the chills in Estherville. Our visit was hosted by the Estherville Area Chamber of… Continue reading Fright Hike Date Night in Estherville, Iowa

Historic US Route 20 · Northeast Iowa

Buchanan County, Iowa & Its Beautiful Scenery From the Riverfronts & Beyond

September 27, 2023September 28, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*The Northeast Iowa region has some beautiful areas and the scenery changes with each county you experience during your road trips. Our visit was sponsored by Buchanan County Tourism. Some of the goods, meals and services were complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Fontana Park Buchanan… Continue reading Buchanan County, Iowa & Its Beautiful Scenery From the Riverfronts & Beyond

Alabama · Grownup Getaways

Sun & Shenanigans in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama!

June 25, 2023June 30, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

There was an online poll that was posted earlier this summer on social media that encouraged folks to pick what we would dive into while visiting Alabama Beaches. And, wow did the voters turn out with them voting early and often! This was our Sun & Shenanigans highlights while we experienced Alabama’s white sand under… Continue reading Sun & Shenanigans in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama!

Alabama · Grownup Getaways

Getting Some Y’all Time- Grownup Getaways in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

June 17, 2023June 26, 2023 jayjaygeorge1 Comment

*We had the great pleasure to be hosted by the awesome folks at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism. Some of our meals and admission into the Flora-Bama was complimentary. The views expressed are always of our own. Let’s gallivant, Bama! Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, AL: Baldwin County When the opportunity for a date… Continue reading Getting Some Y’all Time- Grownup Getaways in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Alabama · Family Adventures

Shrimp for Breakfast, Giant Burgers, Famous Po’Boys-Bama’s Delicious Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

May 30, 2023June 15, 2023 jayjaygeorge1 Comment

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, AL: Baldwin County (Our First Alabama County) Think about some of your favorite foods right this second! If you absolutely love seafood, then you have clicked on a blog that is covering the right region. There is no need for any breaks when it comes to this delicate food that… Continue reading Shrimp for Breakfast, Giant Burgers, Famous Po’Boys-Bama’s Delicious Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

2022 T-Bone Trail · Family Adventures · Lodging · Northwest Iowa

A Night in NW-Iowa is Calling: Brookstone Lodge & Suites in Algona

February 20, 2023March 6, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*Those summer road trips are coming up, and we’ll all need comfortable accommodations. Good thing NW-Iowa is well equipped with a lot of great lodging! Our stay at the Brookstone Lodge & Suites was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Algona, Iowa: Kossuth County Kossuth County… Continue reading A Night in NW-Iowa is Calling: Brookstone Lodge & Suites in Algona

2022 T-Bone Trail · Family Adventures · Northwest Iowa · Outdoors All Year · Roadside Iowa

Touchdown Burgers, Loaded Hash Browns & Wild Rose Flavored Chips in Palo Alto County, Iowa

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*One of the best counties in Iowa for a roadside attraction bucket list! Road trip season will be here before you know it and it’s time to start planning! Our visit to Palo Alto County was sponsored and funded by Western Iowa Tourism. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now,… Continue reading Touchdown Burgers, Loaded Hash Browns & Wild Rose Flavored Chips in Palo Alto County, Iowa

Gallivant Milestones and Moments · Northwest Iowa · Outdoors All Year · Southwest Iowa · West Central Iowa

Dream Road Trip On the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway

January 31, 2023February 8, 2023 jayjaygeorge1 Comment

Iowa’s most amazing and mesmerizing natural wonder has a long reach through the western outreaches of the state. It’s present day name is the Loess Hills and its where ancient formations are on full and beautiful display. It’s where countless generations of Native Americans called home and where Lewis and Clark took the Corps of… Continue reading Dream Road Trip On the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway

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