Pocahontas, IA: The Kaleidoscope Factory

FREE to look around HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closed Sundays & Mondays NOTES: *Times of opening may vary *You can take pictures & videos *This is a smaller type shop, not a big factory. *You can buy a kaleidoscope here. LOCATION: 214 N Main St. … Continue reading

Eldon, IA: American Gothic House

______________________ FREE HOURS: Winter Hours October – April Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday – Monday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Summer Hours May – September Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday – Monday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed most holidays NOTES: *The … Continue reading

Oskaloosa, IA: Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum

______________________ COST: Adults: $7.00 Children 5-16 years: $2.00 Children 4 years & under: Free HOURS: May – September Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Although the website mentions they are open May through Sept., check the events on their webpage. They … Continue reading

Hanging Out in North Dakota

We managed to avoid most of the storms. Caught a small part in Illinois. I only had to pull off of the road for about a half hour, so it wasn’t too bad. Made a few stops Saturday in Iowa. Spent the night in South Dakota. Unfortunately, the motel we … Continue reading