Whether you celebrate the state's ethnic diversity with many things Croat, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Native American, or Norwegian; visit a twelve-level treehouse with electricity and running water in Marshalltown; swap stories, meet old friends, and learn about life on the road at the National Hobo Convention in Britt, this guide leads you to many overlooked, lesser-known attractions throughout Iowa.
Freelance writer and Iowa native Lori Erickson grew up on a farm near Decorah and has written articles for regional and national magazines and newspapers.
Native Iowan Tracy Stuhr grew up in Cedar Rapids and, after a longtime banking career, has returned to her first love--writing.