When you hear someone refer to "The Bridges of Madison County," I bet your first thought is the movie with Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. If you are an avid reader, it's the best-selling novel that preceded the film by a few years. Many people are not aware that those beautiful covered bridges Clint's character went to photograph are located in a picturesque area of Iowa less than an hour's drive from Des Moines.
The official name for this area is Covered Bridges Scenic Byway. It is one of Iowa's newest scenic byways. At 82 miles long, this byway is packed with beautiful natural places and unique destinations like John Wayne's Birthplace. There's enough to see and do in Madison County to fill a two- or 3-day weekend. If you are like me, you may need a second trip to see and experience it all!
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AuthorI am the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family. Back in 2006, my husband accepted a job traveling, and I jumped at the chance to go with him. Categories
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