Iowans love to take pictures as they travel around the state! Many of us still keep photo albums with printed pictures, which is truly a feat in the days of cell phones and Instagram. How many of the photos below remind you of snapshots you’ve taken?
- An enormous breaded pork tenderloin, like the one at AJ’s Bar and Grill.
Google Local / Michael Schaefer Breaded pork tenderloin is no joke, we even have an annual contest and Tenderloin Trail.
- Albert the Bull
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM The world’s largest bull is right here in Iowa! Albert was even the star of his very own Super Bowl commercial - do you remember spotting his Iowa landmark on the big screen?
- Your favorite barn at sunset.
Flickr / Sam Luthier If you live in rural Iowa, chances are you have a favorite roadside scene. We’ve all pulled over to snap a picture of a true Iowa landmark - a rustic barn, some cornfields, and a breathtaking sunset.
- The unique architecture of the CCC - like the Backbone State Park Castle.
Flickr / Al The CCC truly changed the face of Iowa forever. It’s hard not to snap a picture of the castles and stone cabins that are hiding throughout our state parks!
- Pella during Tulip Time
Flickr / Carl Wycoff Pella is a photographer’s dream come true during tulip season. Which color is your favorite to track down?
- The Iowa State Fair Butter Cow
Flickr / Quinn Dombrowski The butter cow has been a tradition for more than 100 years, and every year it is a huge part of the Iowa State Fari.
- The High Trestle Trail Bridge
Flickr / Jason Mrachina The High Trestle Trail Bridge has been praised as one of the most well-designed bridges in the world. If you happen to head there after dark, you’ll be so impressed with the lighting that you’ll have to take a picture.
- Pikes Peak State Park
Flickr / Todd Ehlers Pretty much everyone in Iowa has taken a picture from the top of Pikes Peak State Park! The view of the Mississippi from up here is iconic - even on a foggy day.
- The Iowa State Capitol
Flickr / Michael Leland The Iowa State Capitol is one building that every Hawkeye will instantly recognize. It’s truly a symbol of the state and an iconic Iowa landmark.
What’s your favorite photo of Iowa? Share it with us in the comments below!
Google Local / Michael Schaefer
Breaded pork tenderloin is no joke, we even have an annual contest and Tenderloin Trail.
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM
The world’s largest bull is right here in Iowa! Albert was even the star of his very own Super Bowl commercial - do you remember spotting his Iowa landmark on the big screen?
Flickr / Sam Luthier
If you live in rural Iowa, chances are you have a favorite roadside scene. We’ve all pulled over to snap a picture of a true Iowa landmark - a rustic barn, some cornfields, and a breathtaking sunset.
Flickr / Al
The CCC truly changed the face of Iowa forever. It’s hard not to snap a picture of the castles and stone cabins that are hiding throughout our state parks!
Flickr / Carl Wycoff
Pella is a photographer’s dream come true during tulip season. Which color is your favorite to track down?
Flickr / Quinn Dombrowski
The butter cow has been a tradition for more than 100 years, and every year it is a huge part of the Iowa State Fari.
Flickr / Jason Mrachina
The High Trestle Trail Bridge has been praised as one of the most well-designed bridges in the world. If you happen to head there after dark, you’ll be so impressed with the lighting that you’ll have to take a picture.
Flickr / Todd Ehlers
Pretty much everyone in Iowa has taken a picture from the top of Pikes Peak State Park! The view of the Mississippi from up here is iconic - even on a foggy day.
Flickr / Michael Leland
The Iowa State Capitol is one building that every Hawkeye will instantly recognize. It’s truly a symbol of the state and an iconic Iowa landmark.
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