Adventures

Rail Explorers in Boone, Iowa offers a completely different way to experience the countryside aboard a pedal-powered rail bike.

After riding during the daytime, I returned for the Lantern Ride to see how the experience changes after sunset.

From scenic daytime views to cooler evening temperatures, lanterns, headlights, and a nighttime ride through the Iowa countryside, both experiences have something different to offer.

Attractions & Unique Experiences

Interesting attractions, unusual experiences, and places that offer something you don't get to do every day.

From rail bikes to theme parks and everything in between, these are the experiences that make you stop and say, “That looks fun.”

Outdoors & Nature

Trails, parks, scenic destinations, and outdoor experiences that provide a chance to slow down, explore, and see something new.

Aviation & Events

Air shows, special events, museums, and experiences where there is always something interesting happening.

Aviation is especially fun because there is usually something new to see, learn, photograph, or experience.

Rail Explorers — Day vs. Night

Location: Boone, Iowa

Two rides. The same railroad. Two very different experiences.

See how Rail Explorers changes from a scenic daytime adventure into a nighttime Lantern Ride through the Iowa countryside.

My First Rail Explorers Adventure

Location: Boone, Iowa

My first trip aboard Rail Explorers introduced me to a completely different way of seeing the Boone countryside, including a memorable ride across the area's impressive railroad trestle.

EAA AirVenture

Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Aircraft, exhibits, vendors, food, museums, and one of the biggest aviation gatherings in the world.

My AirVenture adventure included exploring the grounds, visiting the EAA Aviation Museum, checking out vendors, and watching the air show.

Boone

Waterloo

Eastern Iowa