When I travel, I love finding anything that’s unique and a little different. The Dickeyville Grotto in Wisconsin definitely falls into that category! Dickeyville is located in south west Wisconsin, just 10 minutes from Dubuque IA and the Mississippi River. It’s a tiny little town of around 1000 residents, but it’s worth making a little detour…
Reflections In The Park is a drive through Christmas light display located in Louis Murphy Park in Dubuque Iowa! These Dubuque Christmas lights are a great way to get into the Christmas spirit while supporting a local charity!
One of my favourite places to go hiking in Dubuque is the Mines of Spain! 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 have completed!
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!
Another item finally ticked off the bucket list! I could never imagine grabbing a rubber swim ring and floating down a British river, I just always associate them with being a bit grubby and full of rats and shopping trolleys (carts)! But when you’re in America, 1000 miles away from the nearest ocean, beggars can’t be…
I’m not going to lie, in the first week of driving in the States, I reversed into a tree while backing into a car parking space. My car already had a giant dent in the bumper when we bought it so other than my self esteem, there wasn’t really much damage.