How lucky were we to find this! The county should be really proud of what they've done here. They…read morehave many very affordable sites, our has full hookups and it it cozy and spacious at the same time. The entire park is beautiful and even has a great looking public golf course. Easily reservable online, we were able to line it up same day and pop right into our pull thru spot as soon as we arrived. The is one street light in the campground and I wish it wasn't right next to site 26, but not enough to spoil a perfect evening. As our campfire dwindles in the late evening, we know the memories and appreciation we have will never fade. Thanks to Hamilton county for a truly wonderful park!

Lovely waterfalls Peaceful trails…read moreNot nearly as crowded as Ledges

I had a great time. Staff were very attentive and very give a special shout out to Alexis in…read moreBoone IA who went above and beyond for . They made the ride even more better.

Super fun, different activity to do with friends or family. My particular group was 4, but you can…read morealso do a 2 person rail car. We selected the latest 8pm ride to enjoy the summer sunset. I do recommend bringing a sweatshirt for the trip back. The trip is 12 miles out to a quaint little spot along the Des Moines River & 12 miles back. I will say although it's a pedal yourself type activity- there is one main "captains seat" which keeps tension on the chain and the rail car moving without everyone else pedaling. This makes the activity doable for almost anyone. Tip: bring a little cooler with snacks and drinks to hang out at the outdoor lighted area's. Trust me you won't regret it! Pro tip: Bug spray, as the ride is through heavily wooded areas.

Honestly a great little place to enjoy some winter sports in Central Iowa!…read more Obviously there is no mountains here so the slopes are as to be expected. The lodge area isn't anything fancy but it was actually larger than I expected. They also offer rentals for an additional fee to your lift ticket - skis, boards, boots, helmets, poles, etc. I am extremely impressed with the staff. I had only been snowboarding once about ten years ago and my husband never had. We were extremely nervous if we were going to pick it up and debated on paying for a private lesson. I would not advise paying for a lesson...Seven Oaks has many instructors perched on the learning/bunny hill. They offer group lessons on the hour but if you can find a free instructor and ask, they will give you their own sort of private lesson. That is what we did. An awesome board instructor spent about 15-20 minutes with us one-on-one, explained the basics and did some hands on instructing. After that, we both picked it up very quickly and could make it over to the more legit, but beginner hill. As I mentioned the lodge was more than I was anticipating. They have a concession stand, bar with pizza by the slice, and coffee shop. Lots of ample seating and even a large TV in the coffee shop area, we caught some of the Iowa State game while we were eating lunch. We would go back. It is a great option for the flat plains of Iowa.k

The good: Kayaking/canoeing was about $40 per person, which is a great price for entertainment…read morethese days. The river itself was stunning, we had gorgeous weather, and they had a small concession stand with necessities like bug spray available for purchase. Unfortunately, I still wouldn't recommend this experience when there are other options around Iowa for a similar price. We were told when reserving that if the river was too low, we would have the option to reschedule, which I think is a great policy. However, our reservation was on the last day of the season, so realistically rescheduling wasn't an option for us. My biggest issue wasn't even the low river level as the kayaks were doing great in the water- it was that the representative checking us in allowed us to take out a single canoe for our group knowing we would be dealing with less than a foot of water in some areas. This was our first time canoeing and kayaking, so we were relying on the staff's expertise. I really would have appreciated someone recommending that we switch from the canoe to a more maneuverable kayak given the conditions that day. Instead, we ended up having to get out and push the canoe for a large portion of the trip. It was exhausting, and for some customers, it may not even be physically possible. As a first-time floater who brought out-of-state friends specifically for this activity, I wasn't expecting the river conditions to be perfect. We were prepared to make the best of it. What I did expect was some guidance from the company about how to have the best experience possible given the conditions that day. I'd recommend choosing Seven Oaks to be more proactive about advising inexperienced customers, matching the right equipment to the river conditions, and allowing some flexibility to switch boats once you arrive.

I generally liked it a lot. It was conveniently located and was everything I needed in a place to…read morestay. Also the breakfasts were good and the downstairs area was quite nice. The upstairs hallways and rooms were a little disappointing in terms of niceness, but everything I needed was there. I would give it 4 stars based on the above. However, I had some problems with my door code to get in on the first day. When I called to get it worked out, the employee gave me the master code. Obviously, yes, I wanted into the building and my room. But it's never acceptable for a guest at a hotel to have a code for other rooms. If relying on a locking system like this, there needs to be a secure way to solve problems without giving out the master code. For this reason, I have to deduct another star.

We loved our stay here. Very comfortable and close to everything. The host staff were attentive…read more And all the to-go goodies - they thought of everything!

This is the main office for the Boone Convention and Visitor's Bureau, the Boone Area Chamber of…read moreCommerce, and the Boone County Economic Growth Corporation. What Gayle and visited was the cute little train car next to the DQ and some additional insight on Ledges State Park, the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad, the Mamie Eisenhower Birthplace, and other local attractions.

We bought our camper right after memorial weekend from Good Life RV and we are so happy we went to…read morethem even though it was a drive to get there. They worked with us and me taking care of my own financing. They got a great deal on a "used" 2020 Wolf Pup and it's perfect for our family of three. They made sure everything was in working order and made sure we had everything needed to haul it with our SUV. When we need something bigger we will be back!

I was traveling to Iowa from Arizona when two of my cable slides broke. There are only a handful of…read moreRV service centers that will work on these. Alex, Craig and Alicia were all phenomenal. The communication was great, timeline was perfect, they even tried to troubleshoot over the phone to ensure they had what parts they needed in stock. Would highly recommend this service department to anyone. Thanks Good Life RV you made my day!

This is such a beautiful home and walkable to the restaurants. We found a gem while visiting Iowa…read moreFalls

Perfect cottage rental in heart of Iowa falls!! Photos just as depicted. Cozy. Quiet. Clean…read more Outdoor space perfect for coffee, wine, dessert, relaxing. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and will definitely keep it for future visits!

Nice improvement for the Ames bus stop for Greyhound/Jefferson lines…read more This bus station has been in the works for a couple of years. Previously, the bus stop was located right by the Memorial Union. Although that was a central location, it wasn't the most accessible or efficient. It was harder to find, lacked parking spots, and you couldn't stand indoors and be able to see an incoming bus. This new bus station addresses all these previous issues. First of all, it's located in Campustown. Right before or after boarding a bus, it's easy to quickly grab a bite to eat. The facilities are very clean and safe compared to other bus stations. There's seating indoors so that you can sit while waiting for the bus to arrive. It's well lit up at night, so that are no worries about safety.

It's my first time taking Jefferson Bus Line. I was nervous from all the terrible reviews, but it…read morewas pretty consistent. I took the bus from Kansas City, MO to Ames, IA at 1:30 am arrived at 6:26 am, just 6 minutes behind. Definitely arrive there 30 minutes prior, since they load up the bus pretty early and leaves about 2 minutes early and the bus driver was pretty nice.