Megan Bannister

Woman walking in front of colorful mural that says "Greetings from Branson" in Branson, Missouri

10 Unique Things to Do in Branson, Missouri

Nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Branson, Missouri is a popular destination for outdoor recreation and family adventures alike. While the Ozarks are a bustling vacation destination, you’ll still find hidden gems galore…

World's Smallest Church in Festina, Iowa

Finding the World’s Smallest Church in Festina, Iowa

While it’s no secret that I love “world’s largest” things, I also can’t say no to an adorably small attraction. Recently while roadtripping through northeast Iowa, I took a detour to visit the St. Anthony of Pauda Chapel, which claims to be the world’s smallest church.

World's Largest Wooden Nickel in a field in Iowa City, Iowa

World’s Largest Wooden Nickel in Iowa City, Iowa

Recently a friend of mine mentioned that she was surprised I’d never seen one of Iowa’s most well-known world’s largest seen: the wooden nickel. I’ve been to Iowa City enough times for work or to visit friends but I never tracked down the 18-foot diameter wooden nickel, located outside of Iowa City along NE Dubuque Street, just north of the Iowa River…

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Visit 5 of Iowa’s Spookiest Destinations This Halloween

I’m not usually one for haunted houses or scary movies, but in the spirit of Halloween spookiness I decided to make an exception. While I haven’t visited all of these (and I probably don’t plan to), here are five of Iowa’s most notoriously haunted spots…