15 photo-worthy stops in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, Iowa, is an active and artsy college town. It’s also one of the most picturesque places we discovered on our weeklong road trip through the Hawkeye state. Whether you’re returning for a class reunion, enjoying a weekend getaway, or simply passing...
Pivo Brewery and Blepta Studios: Hand crafted beer and beer crafted art
When we sat down at Pivo Brewery, in tiny Calmar, Iowa, I was excited to taste a few craft beers at this new tap room. Then, owner Craig Neuzil came over to my table with eight (!) beers in sampling glasses. I was sure I’d told him it would just be me doing the...
An inside look at the world famous Buckin’ Flamingo
With a name like the world famous Buckin’ Flamingo and a mooing yellow truck with Conestoga wagon cover pulling a saddled flamingo out front, there is only one way to satisfy your curiosity about this unique store. You simply must step inside. Our first visit to...
Pinter’s Gardens & Pumpkins near Decorah, Iowa
I remember as a kid the excitement I felt at the start of fall. I loved jumping in huge piles of freshly raked leaves and taking in every moment of outside play I could before the snow of winter blew in. Every year I hunted for the ideal pumpkin to carve. I liked one...
A year after our first visit, we’re going home to Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Just more than a year after I quit my job as a middle school principal, we’ve made another big life choice. We bought a house in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. (No, we’re not having a mid-life crisis, thanks for asking.) Regular readers of this blog know that we have...About Us
Hello! We’re Midwest-based empty nesters Ann and Steve Teget. We are content creators whose goal is to inspire you to live and travel well. Whether that means finding a new travel destination, developing a healthier lifestyle, or just getting dinner on the table – we’re here for YOU! Thanks for being on this journey with us.