Photo Ops *

Photo Ops *

Photo Ops are posted chronologically with the most current listed first.
Sections with a solid color background are ongoing opportunities that do not expire.


Civil War Days

June 6 - 8
Hopkinton, Iowa

https://dchsia.org/civil-war-days-2025


Reflections of the Civil War

July 12 - 13
1400 Seminole Valley Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

It’s anticipated that cannons will be shot 10 times during the 2-day event.

http://www.seminolevalleyfarmmuseum.net/reflections-of-the-civil-war.html

https://www.milsurpia.com/events/729/reflections-of-the-civil-war


Northern Nights Star Fest

August 20 - 25
Palisade, MN

https://www.mnastro.org/events/northern-nights/


Travel Iowa’s Best Stargazing Spots

Travel Iowa’s List of dark skies

Travel Iowa’s list includes photos and descriptions for viewing night skies in Iowa


Travel Iowa’s Scenic Road Trips

Scenic Road Trips

Loess Hills, Lincoln Highway, Iowa Valley, Great River Road, Art Tour, Historic Driving Trails


Cedar Rapids Art Walk

Explore Cedar Rapids artist work through 21 murals and sculptures displayed on buildings, walls, and even skywalks in a one-mile downtown loop. Details about downtown loop and more in the links below.

Self-Guided Downtown Cedar Rapids Art Tour

Murals & More

Cedar Rapids Art Walk


Travel Iowa Art Tour

https://www.traveliowa.com/art-tour-on-iowas-byways/

Sixteen new public art sculptures in fifteen small towns. Belle Plaine, Guttenburg, Maquoketa, Anamosa, Bellevue, Delhi, Dubuque, Eldorado (Scenic Overlook), Elkader, Guthrie Center, Keosauqua, Manchester, Postville, Waukon, and Winterset. Eagle’s Nest Sculpture on walking trail between Elgin and Clermont.


Travel Iowa’s Best Birding Spots in Iowa

For beginners or experienced birder seeking new spots.

https://www.traveliowa.com/a-beginners-guide-to-birding-in-iowa/

Hughes Park

2100 Wilson Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, IA

Hughes Horse is a fascinating sculpture just waiting to be photographed.

https://www.cedar-rapids.org/residents/parks_and_recreation/hughes_park.php

Antique Car Museum of Iowa

Address: 200 East 9th St | Coralville, IA | 52241

Website:  https://antiquecarmuseumofiowa.org/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/antiquecarmuseumofiowa

Hansen’s Dairy Tours

8461 Lincoln Road, Hudson, IA

https://hansendairy.com/tours/

Multiple tour options including a trolley ride and walking tours. Options include feeding a calf, milking a cow, petting kangaroos, making butter, and eating ice cream.