


Tucked between rolling hills, this small Midwestern city offers surprising delights beyond its quaint downtown. Yellow Smoke Park beckons with fishing lakes and hiking trails that showcase Iowa's natural splendor in every season. History buffs can't miss the Dow House Historic Site, where period furnishings and knowledgeable guides bring the past to life. The Boyer River provides a peaceful backdrop for afternoon picnics or morning kayak adventures. Local diners serve hearty breakfasts that fuel days of exploration, while the historic downtown reveals independent shops worth browsing. Come autumn, surrounding farmlands create a patchwork quilt of harvest colors that photographers find irresistible. The county courthouse stands as an architectural reminder of more ornate times.

