Each road trip feature has some sort of topic to it. Some people enjoy certain topics, and that’s why this list has been created along with the timely and alpha ones (as seen in the menu bar). If you’re one for certain specifics, this list is for you. More links, and topics, will be added with each new trip; topics are in alphabetical order.

Attractions
Ashton: Schuetz Case Tractor Museum – Fall 2023
Dyersville, Iowa: National Farm Toy Museum – March 29, 2025
Galena: Visitor center – March 31, 2025
McCausland, Iowa: Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead (but it wasn’t open yet) – March 22, 2025
Oregon: Pine Creek Historic Wooden Bridge Park – March 24, 2025
Rochelle: Ken Wise Rochelle Railroad Park – March 12 and 14, 2025
Rock Island: Black Hawk State Forest and museums – June 29, 2025
Winslow: Paradise Cove – Dec. 28, 2024

Historical Markers
East Moline and Davenport: War of 1812 in the Quad Cities – June 29, 2025

Food and drink
Hollowayville: Standing on a corner – Nov. 27, 2024
Prophetstown: Thicksten’s Popcorn – June 26, 2025

Geographic features
Bureau-Henry Moraine – March 21, 2023
Mount Palatine: Ghost grids – Nov. 27, 2024
Mineral: McCune Sand Prairie – Feb. 11, 2025

Highway tours
Iowa Route 136: Clinton to Dyersville, a driftless edge – March 29, 2025

Historical stretches
Classic Illinois Route 78: Hooppole to Annawan – March 21, 2023
Plank Road: Peru to ??? – Nov. 27, 2024
Exploring the Elizabeth Blacktop (to Mt. Carroll) – March 31, 2025
Journey on Old Route 5 from Elizabeth to East Dubuque – March 29 & 31, 2025
Indian Head Trail early motor route – July 5, 2025 (work in progress)

Mass compilations
Indiana, Cincinnati, Owensboro and more – Spring 2023
Between Chicago and Milwaukee: “Chicwaukee” – Spring 2025

Religion
Pray the “Rollery,” Hooppole – March 21, 2023
St. Flannen Catholic Church, Harmon – Nov. 17, 2023

School histories
“Uncovering the Glory Days” feature series

Cody’s Commentaries
So, where do you want to go? – March 10, 2025

Future topics may include:
• Historical trails
• Sports
• My personal family-related trips
• Personal observations
• Events
• “Road trip potpourri”