Explorers Guide Iowa

Author : Lauren R. Rice
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 1581578245
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Explorer's Guide Iowa written by Lauren R. Rice and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2009-07-06 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Iowa? I could have sworn this was heaven.”—from Field of Dreams This lively guide—the definitive comprehensive travel guide devoted entirely to Iowa—highlights the events, attractions, lodgings, restaurants, history, and culture that make the Hawkeye State great. Iowans have always known how wonderful their state is; now everyone else can experience the best that this under-appreciated gem has to offer. From railroads and the state fair to art museums and wineries; from cycling to golf to spelunking, Iowa won’t fail to surprise and delight travelers. If you like spending your vacations away from crowds or exploring beautiful, perfect natural landscapes, Iowa might be just what you’re looking for. Author Lauren Rice traveled throughout her home state to find the best it has to offer. Everywhere she went she learned something new—a fascinating bit of local history, a little restaurant serving great homemade food, some terrific tucked-away place to visit—and there are countless other treasures just waiting to be discovered. As with all Explorer’s Guides, handy icons point out places of extra value, kid-friendly sites and activities, and lodgings that accept pets. Detailed maps and an alphabetical “What’s Where” section help you plan your trip. With this book in hand, travelers will get off the beaten path and into the heart of an authentic, unspoiled place.

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Gallopade International
ISBN 13 : 0635085674
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My First Pocket Guide About Iowa written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone! This handy, easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which includes Iowa basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. Each section is color coded for easy recognition. This Pocket Guide comes with complete and comprehensive facts ALL about Iowa. Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! Iowa Basics section explores your state's symbols and their special meaning. Iowa Geography section digs up the what's where in Iowa. Iowa History section is like traveling through time to some of Iowa's greatest moments. Iowa People section introduces you to famous personalities and your next-door neighbors. Iowa Places section shows you where you might enjoy your next family vacation. Iowa Nature section tells what Mother Nature gave to Iowa. Iowa Miscellaneous section describes the real fun stuff ALL about Iowa.

Author : Greg A. Brick
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781931599399
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Iowa Underground written by Greg A. Brick and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a mysterious and fascinating tour through Iowa's underground treasures. This guide will reveal the state's subterranean attractions including show and wild caves, springs, mining sites and other geological and man-made sites. If you are a sport caver, a scientist, or curious tourist, this guide will give you all you need to know to begin exploring Iowa's underground world. IN THIS BOOK YOU'LL FIND - Detailed directions with helpful tips and precautions. - Descriptions of various lead- and coal-mining museums. - Fun stories and legends, including cave fairies, trolls, and ghost towns. - Additional information about Iowa's coal-mining past. - Facts about underground biological life. "A uniquely written perspective on the underground wonders of Iowa, by a premier Midwest cave historian." --Gary K. Soule, Speleo Historian and Trustee, American Spelean History Association

Author : Elizabeth Hill
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493078763
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking Iowa written by Elizabeth Hill and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With nearly fifty featured trails, Iowa's verdant countryside is an excellent place for a hike, and this guide covers the state's varied terrain with a focus on the state parks and recreation areas.

Author : Cynthia Campbell
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 0881509809
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Explorer's Guide Louisiana (Explorer's Complete) written by Cynthia Campbell and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive travel guide to Louisiana, with maps and information on hotels and restaurants, shopping and entertainment, and other interesting sites.

Author : Federal Writers' Project
Publisher : Trinity University Press
ISBN 13 : 1595342133
Total Pages : 583 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The WPA Guide to Iowa written by Federal Writers' Project and published by Trinity University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors—many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures—were commissioned to write these important books. John Steinbeck, Saul Bellow, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ralph Ellison are among the more than 6,000 writers, editors, historians, and researchers who documented this celebration of local histories. Photographs, drawings, driving tours, detailed descriptions of towns, and rich cultural details exhibit each state’s unique flavor. The rolling hills between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers are home to the Midwest’s Hawkeye State, faithfully cataloged in the WPA Guide to Iowa. Stressing the agricultural roots and varied crops grown throughout the state, this guide includes many pictures depicting the lives of Iowa farm workers in the 1930’s.

Author : William Balthazar Rose
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0881509922
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grant Wood's Iowa written by William Balthazar Rose and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be transported into the private and cherished world of this celebrated American icon with tour of Grant Wood's home state.. Grant Wood, Iowa native, iconic Regionalist American artist, certainly left his mark on his home state. Wood’s American Gothic is one of America’s most recognizable paintings, his boyhood home is a registered landmark, and collections of his work grace museums far and near. Now you can tour his state with five itineraries that provide a detailed exploration of the historical context for his work. Grant Wood’s Iowa explores his role in the art world with self-guided museum tours, detailed discussions of specific works, information on the finest lodging and dining in the state, and, finally, “green” travel options, including rural bed and breakfasts, restaurants offering local organic menus, nightlife with local artists, and nature hikes to experience the landscape that inspired Wood. You’ll be transported into the private and cherished world of this celebrated American icon.

Author : Ruth Herzberg
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
ISBN 13 : 1609380088
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Guide to Iowa's State Preserves written by Ruth Herzberg and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2001-12-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Iowa state preserves system was created in 1965; a decade later, thirty preserves had been dedicated, including “six native prairies, a native White Pine stand, the state's only Sphagnum bog, a Balsam Fir stand, some of the oldest exposed rock outcrops in the world, an ancient fort, a fen, several Indian mound groups and a historical cemetery.” This new guide to all ninety Iowa state preserves—biological, geological, archaeological, historical, and scenic—describes the state's most treasured prairies and forests, quartzite outcrops and ice caves, and Indian mounds and wetlands as well as such historic sites as Fort Atkinson and Montauk. Each entry includes two-color, progressively scaled maps giving the location of the preserve within the state, within its county, relative to a nearby town (with a recommended driving route), and on the local landscape (using USGS 7.5-minute topo maps). Also included are written directions (using 911 street names and signs); a description of the preserve's size, features, and history; a list of nearby or similar preserves, parks, natural areas, and other attractions; recommended readings; and contact information. (There are a few exceptions for privately owned or fragile preserves.) For travelers, a map in the introduction numbers all the preserves both geographically and alphabetically by name. Although the preserves system emphasizes preservation rather than recreation, some preserves do have formal trails; some allow hunting, horseback riding, and canoeing; a few have museums or nature centers. This comprehensive guide allows visitors to plan active and informative visits to sites that highlight Iowa's natural and cultural heritage.

Author : Lori Erickson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762765615
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Iowa Off the Beaten Path® written by Lori Erickson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iowa Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Iowa Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Iowa that other guidebooks just don't offer.

Author : Toby Evans
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781493036523
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking Iowa written by Toby Evans and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2024-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iowa's verdant countryside is an excellent place for a hike, and this guide covers the state's varied terrain with a focus on the state parks and recreation areas.