The first time I visited the Dubuque Arboretum was in November, I was hoping to catch it before the ‘end of the season’. There’s a public garden back in my home town in the UK and it’s one of my favourite places so I couldn’t wait to see how the Arboretum compared.
In my opinion, one of my favourite places to go hiking is the Mines of Spain in Dubuque Iowa! I’ve been in both summer and autumn but the recreational area is open all year round. There are 15 different trails in various lengths and hiking levels. Here’s a look at the 3 trails that I…
Just like the UK, the USA honours soldiers and veterans on the 11th of November. As an expat, I find it really strange that there’s no-one wearing poppies. In the UK, for the 2 weeks leading up to November 11th, lots of places will give out little red paper poppies on a little plastic green…
One thing that surprised me when I moved to Iowa, was discovering that the Mississippi River is actually full of little islands, beaches and sandbars. These make for great little day trips or even ‘wild camping’ overnight stays for those with a sense of adventure! In this post, I share some of the facts that I’ve…
The Fenelon Place Elevator (also known as the 4th Street Elevator) is one of the best loved tourist attractions in Dubuque Iowa. Find out the history of the world’s shortest, steepest scenic railway and everything you need to know about visiting!