Archive for August, 2008

Pine Creek Grist Mill

August 14th, 2008

A few miles outside of Muscatine, Iowa, is the Pine Creek Grist Mill, a unique attraction that allows visitors to see the inner-workings of a historic flour mill.  The beautifully restored mill is over 150 years old and thought to be the oldest working mill between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains.

Though it’s open to the public five days a week during the summer, you’ll get the most out of your visit by stopping on a Sunday afternoon.  In addition to two scheduled mill demonstrations, the Melpine School – a restored one-room school house – is open for visitors between 1 and 4.  The mill’s website has been revamped since we last visited and now features a video plus a bevy of information about the history (and future) of the revamped mill.

Brian McMillin | Eastern Iowa, Sites | No comments

B & G Milky Way

August 7th, 2008

Drawn in by the neon lights and bright red exterior, I decided to make a stop at the original B & G Milky Way in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  As I made my way to the walk-up order window, I noticed the writing on the side wall advertising their strawberry ice cream; they claimed it was the best in town.

They were right.  In fact, I’d say the strawberry cone was the best soft-serve ice cream treat I had ever eaten.  Featuring pieces of real strawberries, I was blown away by the unbelievable taste – and I couldn’t wait to drive back to Sioux Falls to have some more.

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Brian McMillin | Food, Places, South Dakota | No comments