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Polk County

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Altoona

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Cities in Polk County

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Carbondale

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Ankeny

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Camp Dodge

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Carney

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Berwick

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Adelphi

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Alleman

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Bondurant

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Events

Upcoming Events

May
31
Antique Jamboree
West Des Moines
Jun
13
Bike MS: C.H. Robinson Iowa Ride
Ankeny
Jun
13
Historic Baseball Game
Urbandale
Jun
25
Jazz in July
Mitchellville
Jun
26–28
Des Moines Arts Festival
Des Moines
Aug
30
Annual BBMC Car Show Presented by Sugar Shack
Altoona
Sep–Oct
12–12
Zombies! House of Horror at The Batter’s Box
Pleasant Hill
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