Janelle Donahue Yeckel

The Midwest is often characterized simply as "fly-over country", but I believe its landscapes can rival mountain or ocean views. In my free time, I enjoy exploring in and around Iowa, hiking with my camera or by bicycle.

Traveling to Des Moines? A list of local favorites here.

Iowa has over 2100 miles of bike trails; find a route via Bike Iowa.

And beyond, the Top 50 Great Plains Ecotourism Sites, via The University of Nebraska-Lincoln