Iowa
Gian wind turbines in Northern IowaTheWind Farm in IowaWe went fossil hunting in Iowa tooFossil hunting groundsLandscape was like a paintingWe found quite a few fossils. We all did a balancing act on this "bridge" to find more fossilsEffigy Mounds National ParkThis is what a long mound looks like.Here's a view of the Mississippi from the Mound area.Another look at the Mississippi and a railroad next to it.Rainy day didn't dampen our spirits for the Effigy Mounds.Riverside, IA - Future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk.At the Family Museum in Bettendorf, IA, Abby got to touch a tornado.The kids also got to play with a cool video screen.Carter pitches one to Abby on the Field of DreamsField Dreams cornfieldDan enjoys watching Abby play ball on the Field of Dreams.