When our local art museum, the Figge Art Museum, contacted us to see if we had any leads on a late women’s 1800s bicycle for their upcoming exhibit–our response was, “Yes! In Mike’s house!” Mike … Continue reading Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls Exhibit
What is a Memory Jug? Memory jugs are 19th-20th century artifacts that were commonly made to commemorate someone’s life, a memento mori of sorts, that could be used to mark a loved one’s grave. They … Continue reading Make a Memory Jug
There are 2 things you can do this time of year; escape the cold with a sunny, beach vacation or lean into the season and get snowed in with a cozy winter getaway. We’ve put … Continue reading Snowed In: Winter Rentals You Won’t Mind Getting Stuck In
Previously published in Des Moines Register by Courtney Crowder on January 9th, 2023 Iowan and “American Pickers” star Mike Wolfe says he’s starting 2023 by “sharing the love” — his love of vintage motorcycles, that is. Wolfe, a … Continue reading “American Picker” star Mike Wolfe is selling half his antique motorcycle collection
If you didn’t know before, you’ll know now! LeClaire, Iowa is one of the best spots in the entire country to view and photograph Bald Eagles. This section of the cold, icy, Mississippi River attracts … Continue reading The Eagles Are Here: Eagle Festival in LeClaire, IA
It’s officially our most favorite time of the year! The cooler air is giving way to the crisp beauty of autumn colors. And one of our favorite spots to soak in the magic of this … Continue reading Colors of Autumn: Natchez Trace
Every year during the last few hot days of summer, gear heads and moto nuts from all over the world flock to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa for the world-renowned Chief Blackhawk Antique … Continue reading Largest Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet in America: Davenport, Iowa
Most midwesterners can tell you a thing or two about corn, but did you know that we like to get lost in it too? Every fall, we look forward to pumpkins, changing leaves, cool autumn … Continue reading It’s Corn Maze Time
