Vagabond Tales- Thank America’s Quiet Heroes

July 28, 2026 Iowa. Site 2

Thank you for feeding America!
Have you ever stopped to think about how much hard work it takes to feed our country?

These country roads are one farm after another. So beautiful and we are so thankful to the farmers of America!

Tonight this is where we are staying…
Maquoketa Caves State Park

Maquoketa is one of Iowa’s most unique parks with more caverns than any other park in the state, numbering 16. We hiked through thick hardwood forests with limestone cliffs above us. There were stairs after stairs to getup to the caves. I am so thankful I am over a year past my knee surgery. The stairs were no issue for me! Praise the Lord!

Harry and Finn in Dugout.

Finn and I scrunched into Wide Mouth Cave.

Temperatures were quite hot. We were reminded of why we like to camp most in the spring and fall.

Some of the wild flowers along the trail..
Finn looked for another kind on plant on this hike…. Burrs of every shape and size! I’ll be tackling his burrs as soon as this post is off into space and into your homes.
Ginger Peach Skillets for two.

One thought on “Vagabond Tales- Thank America’s Quiet Heroes

  1. Looks so beautiful. Reminds me that growing things like that on the Farm in Augusta was worthwhile. Finn looks fab!!!! Mary Ellen

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