#thisisiowa

The American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa is famous as the backdrop of Grant Wood’s 1930 painting, American Gothic. Since completion, the painting has become an American icon, and has been both the backdrop and the model for a countless number of parodies. #roadtrip #roadsideamerica #kitsch #awesomeamerica #insearchofquirk #americana #iowatourism #Iowa #thisisiowa #americanhistory (at American Gothic House & Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3fN-9BNDQ/?igshid=ekoplihuyvmh

Thanks for an incredible 2019!! 🎉 We can't wait to see whats in store for archaeology in Iowa in #2020! #topnine #archaeology #iowa #thisisiowa (at Iowa Archaeology) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vjWJvnwQb/?igshid=4f7tnzk1h6gy

Plans for a hike subverted #nofilter #thisisiowa #bakingandpodcastsisalsofun (at Fork Tail Farm) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ZiSlwDWAi/?igshid=17tnvarap3cqe

My aunt used to work here once upon a time. I know I've been inside, but definitely don't remember what it looks like. @theredstoneinn Augustine A. Cooper had this mansion built in 1894. Tell us your story and share your homes' photos at BrickStory.com. #BrickStory, #storystylesoul, #architecture #historicpreservation,  #americanhistory, #oldhouselove #mansion, #househistory, #architecture, #vintage, #preservation, #historichome, #oldhome, #history #dreamhome, #photography #americanhome, #americandream, #americanhistory, #americanpride, #thisoldhouse #redstoneinn #bedandbreakfast #exploreiowa #visitiowa #highlightiowa #captureiowa #thisisiowa #iowalife #richardsonianromanesque #thisoldhouse #architecturelovers #redstone #victorianhouse From @ekilburg (at Dubuque, Iowa)

Giant Goat! Another mark of Swedish heritage for visitors to see is the giant straw Yule Goat. It is Swedish tradition for the Yule Goat to be erected each year at the beginning of Advent. I'm sorry, this sounds way too much like #dwightschrute #theofficeus #belschnickel #roadtrip #roadsideamerica #kitsch #awesomeamerica #insearchofquirk #americana #iowatourism #Iowa #thisisiowa (at Swedesburg, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3YKvph7Sq/?igshid=1rn12o74ghuyz

Louisa County Swinging Bridge... 8 stories high, 262 feet across, anyone taking bets on whether or not I crossed?? #roadtrip #roadsideamerica #kitsch #awesomeamerica #insearchofquirk #americana #iowatourism #Iowa #tightspaces #thisisiowa (at Lover's Leap Swinging Bridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3VHBXBssN/?igshid=1j5ep90omtpa1

It's a beautiful day to be at Effigy Mounds National Monument! Cherie and Elizabeth are participating in a recommendations workshop for EFMO's long range interpretative planning process. Last summer and autumn, we joined NPS staff, community stakeholders, and Tribal partners to help develop themes and goals. Now we're discussing, what are the best tools for the tasks? We're learning tons! #iowa #thisisiowa #findyourpark #nps #driftlessarea #driftlessadventures (at Effigy Mounds National Monument) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPOQNHlZTV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1935rx4r1a2jx

We're exhibiting at the Meskwaki Powwow today and tomorrow with our friends from the Meskwaki Tribal Museum in the history and culture tent. Stop by to see our artifact timeline and play some games! #powwow #meskwaki #outreach #iowa #thisisiowa #archaeology (at Meskwaki Powwow)