The Decorah Eagle Cam

Decorah, Iowa is home to the famous Decorah Eagle Cam. Over the past few years, this eagle nest has been live streamed online for viewers all over the world. The stream went viral and currently has nearly 333,000,000 views (and that number is climbing every second). I know from personal experience, tourists come from all over the world to visit the iconic eagle nest.

The Raptor Resource project announced that the first eaglet of the 2016 season hatched early this morning (March 29th), and it's causing a lot of buzz.

Tune into the live stream below to see the latest updates on the eagles:

Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream

Get Your Apps to Iowa

Difficult vacation planning is a thing of the past. I've discovered some great downloadable apps to make your trip a bit easier. These five Iowa travel apps are guaranteed to help you plan your trip.

1. Iowa Culture App

   

Iowa Culture is a new app that displays locations of art, history, and culture throughout the state of Iowa. This includes all 99 counties with over 3,500 listed locations. If you don't know what you're looking for, no worries. This app will search for sites near your location. It's also very easy to filter results to find exactly what you're looking for. I personally just downloaded this new app and plan to use it this summer to visit some new places in my favorite state. If you're planning a trip to Iowa or want to visit local sites, this app is for you.

2. Iowa 511 App

The Iowa Department of Transportation has an app that updates users on current traffic speeds and roadway messages. The app is scheduled to include road construction and closures soon as well. Iowa 511 can be a useful tool for tourists planning their routes or just day-to-day Iowa travelers. 

3. Iowa by Trail App

This app was developed by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation as a tool for tracking trails that run through Iowa. Iowa by Trail has over 1,800 miles of trails used for biking and other uses. This app will also point out sites and attractions along the way. For anyone that has an interest in outdoor activities, the trail app can be helpful in planning a scenic, recreational tour around Iowa. 

4. Iowa State Parks & Recreation App

The Pocket Ranger is the do-all guide to the state parks of Iowa. This app is perfect for people who love the outdoors and exploring. Some features of the Iowa State Parks app include trip planning, GPS mapping of the parks, park information, and searching filters.

5. Dine Iowa App

Dine Iowa is an app designed for finding restaurants throughout Iowa. This app uses your location to give you a selection of restaurants in your area. There is also the ability to search for specific locations or restaurants. You can also find contact information and restaurant websites. Dine Iowa can be useful for finding a new place to get dinner, or finding a place to eat while on a trip.

Looking for even more great restaurants in Iowa? Check out this blog post too!

A Taste of the Midwest: Iowa's Best Restaurants

In the state of Iowa there's no shortage of tasty, filling, and just great food - Ranging anywhere from BBQ to tacos or pizza to sandwiches. No matter what you're in the mood for, you can find it somewhere in Iowa.


Here's a blog with some of the best restaurants Iowa has to offer. Next time you're in these respective cities, you might want to check them out!

15 Restaurants In Iowa That Will Blow Your Mind

If pizza is what you're after, this article has 10 must visit pizza places around the state.

These 10 Pizza Joints In Iowa Will Make Your Mouth Water

For the people looking for supper and a view, here are the perfect restaurant destinations.

These 8 Restaurants in Iowa Have 

Jaw-Dropping Views While You Eat

So there's some great options for a variety of hungry diners! And of course, no matter where you are in Iowa, you're bound to be just a drive or walk away from a restaurant experience to remember.