Lincoln Highway Drive~

 Touring Iowa~

Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway, Western Skies Scenic Byway & last but not least, Loess Hills National Scenic Byway

A stunning sunny day, but very cold with temperatures in the low to mid 30's.  Just the kind of day for a drive in the country.  We decided to take the Lincoln Highway, leaving from Council Bluffs & going north to Missouri Valley, before turning east on the highway.  

There was a high bluff above the town, so we decided to drive up & see what view there might be?  We found a beautiful old cemetery, where the wind we'd experienced last Wed. had torn down a large Eastern Red Cedar.

Eastern Red Cedar down~

The houses in the area were beautiful, some with wonderful views.

Views east, down the hill~

I'd read about a Henry's Diner, in Crescent, IA & we decided that would be our destination for a late breakfast.  We now have a new favorite restaurant to add to our list!  Some of the best food ever, clean & with enough seating to handle the crowds I'm sure come here often.

I took the photo on our way home~

Back on the highway, we were almost to Woodbine, when the scene below caught our attention! :-)

Poor dog :-(

We both had to laugh!   It's so great, it's art! 

Grain elevator, near Woodbine

Woodbine is a beautiful town.  Neat, clean with freshly painted store fronts.  Everything closed on Sunday, but worth another visit for sure.

Harrison County Seat~

The next town on the highway is Logan.  Another quintessential Iowa small town, the county seat of Harrison County.  The copper top of on the courthouse is a standout!

It was a beautiful day's drive.  We turned back toward home from Logan.  For late December, the day was perfect, if chilly.  The week before Christmas has arrived!