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Polk County

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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Cities in Polk County

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Camp Dodge

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Altoona

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Ankeny

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Bondurant

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Alleman

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Adelphi

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Berwick

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Carney

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Events

Upcoming Events

May
31
Antique Jamboree
West Des Moines
Aug
1
Wheels for Warriors Charity Car and Bike Show
Des Moines
Aug
1
Grain Harvest
Urbandale
Aug–Sep
25–23
Pumpkinville Corn Maze
Mitchellville
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
Sep–Oct
19–11
Growing Family Fun Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Ankeny
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