Fun little pool with water slides to cool off om these hot Iowa days. Admission is extremely cheap,…read moreand it has a nice concession stand as well.

The staff went above and beyond to be sure we were situated before our game. The manager gave us…read morethe option on whether we wanted to have the cool lights on or off- we chose ON! At first you have to walk through the bar area, so that may be a sensitive issue with parents. All the same, everything is clean and well kept. Definitely the place to tube for a Friday night in Jefferson!

Hana did an excellent job with my eyelash extensions! She made me so comfortable I fell asleep a…read morecouple times, nothing better than a lash nap! She made sure she understood exactly what I wanted before we got started. I asked for Snapchat-filter-looking lashes (lol) and she definitely understood the assignment. Not too much, not too little! They're so much more comfortable than wearing falsies, light weight, stay in place, don't interfere with glasses. They're perfect. I'm a new regular. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a new place for their beauty needs like waxings or brow tints or lashes! They even do tanning and massages and so much much more. I'm hooked.

Such a beautiful place to visit! I was there in May and it was absolutely gorgeous, although be…read morewarned cell reception was a bit spotty.

Best place to visit on Spring Break. My husband, four teenage sons, & I stayed in Woodland…read moreCarriage House. They provided everything we needed in the kitchen. The 4 beds were all big with really nice sheets. The great room was a perfect place to gather together. We hiked 2 miles our first day & 4 the second day--in calf-high snow. Absolutely stunning scenery. Super clean trails. Talk about thee perfect family vacation. Totally recommend.

Great Dive for sure. Tried this place out a couple of times, once over Memorial Day weekend and…read moreagain this weekend after a weekend on Blackhawk Lake. They have the Cattleman's Association's "#2 best burger in Iowa." It's also an old school bowling alley complete with 70's scoring computers and complimented by league photos on the walls from the same decade. I ordered the cheeseburger both times and it was quality, juicy meat, big patty too! Fresh veg and bun. A classic nice big burger cooked well done weather you like it or not. Fine by me. I ordered cheese fries with it which were your basic thin crinkle cut run of the mill cheese fries. Nothing special but still darn good with that burger. Service: just what you want in a dive. The owner/manager lady was all smiles in the newspaper article behind our seats but in person it's another story haha. Apparently it's all bizzness lol. We didn't mind though. It was a Sunday and like I said, this is the ultimate dive so love it up! The first time we did visit though service was very friendly but we had a different waitress. Whenever I'm headed through this area it's where I will stop to eat for sure. Good stuff!

Beautiful lakeside camping. A well kept secret approximately two hours from Omaha, two hours from…read moreDes Moines. The state park is perfect for anyone just wanting to get off the beaten path. Numerous lakefront camp spots available (electric only), numerous treed spots (both water and electric available), and walk-in spots first-come first serve. Clean bathrooms, designated swim area, boat launch, fishing. Located with a link to the Sauk bike trail it's a perfect for anyone that wants to run or bike for a day. The 35 mile paved bike path is a rails to trails conversion. One of the best bike paths I've ever experienced with little to no grade. The path passes through wildlife preservation areas and offers plenty of Birdwatching opportunities. The nearby town of Lake View is your small town Iowa community with basic services and food.

I like state parks, but if I ay that much for a spot I want to be able to wash the shampoo out of…read moremy hair. their water didn't last more than 60 seconds. they were well maintained, the host staff was pleasant, but at least give me some damned water. I don't waste it, but I need to get the shampoo out of it. I never even got to the soaping of my body.