This post is part 2 of 5 in the series Quick Trips from Des Moines.
When it comes to weekend getaways, we take a lot of them (oh, the downfalls of being a travel writer!) One destination that never disappoints my...
Looking for a fun weekend getaway the whole family with enjoy? Check out Great Wolf Lodge (GWL) in Kansas City. It's a great destination for the whole family. Here's why we loved it.
1. Location
Kansas City is an easy 3...
We just returned from a weekend trip to Minnesota to visit our good friends. Road trips, to me, are a great way to refresh and have great conversation with my hubby, but sometimes it doesn't always seem possible with...
Last weekend I had the privilege of going on a girls' trip. When my girlfriend, Julie, first brought up the idea, I totally shunned it. I thought, Expensive, "Real Desperate Housewives," and a lot of headache just to organize my...
We’re all trying to find safe ways to get out of the house and have a little fun. For our brood, a day-trip to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo was just what we needed. With masks and pre-printed tickets in...
Have you been to the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge?
Where in Central Iowa can you hike through one of the rarest ecosystems on the planet, encounter bison and elk on a safari in your minivan, and come nose-to-nose with...
Hi, I’m Niki, and I’m a Disney addict.
The magic has consumed me since I was a kid. It was always a dream of mine to visit the Magic Kingdom. Last spring I was invited to speak at a conference...
I'll be honest... I don't get out much. And I definitely don't travel much. But this September I had the opportunity to go to the City Moms Blog Network Sister Site Conference at The Woodlands Resort in Houston, Texas....
Last summer, I took my boys to visit the Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa. It is a little over 2 hours northwest of Des Moines. It is an easy drive through a very...
St. Louis is a fantastic place to road trip from Des Moines. At a 5 hour drive, it’s a doable option for a long weekend with enough things to do for an entire week’s vacation if you’re lucky enough....
In + Around Des Moines
15 Best Brunch Spots in Des Moines
Brunch in Des Moines is the best! Not only does it combine the best of breakfast and lunch, it's a social event best enjoyed...
