Iowans love to take pictures as they travel around the state! Many of us still keep photo albums with printed pictures, which is truly a feat in the days of cell phones and Instagram. How many of the photos below remind you of snapshots you’ve taken?

1. An enormous breaded pork tenderloin, like the one at AJ's Bar and Grill.
Google Local / Michael Schaefer
Breaded pork tenderloin is no joke, we even have an annual contest and Tenderloin Trail.
2. Albert the Bull
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM
The world's largest bull is right here in Iowa! Albert was even the star of his very own Super Bowl commercial - do you remember spotting his Iowa landmark on the big screen?
3. Your favorite barn at sunset.
Flickr / Sam Luthier
If you live in rural Iowa, chances are you have a favorite roadside scene. We've all pulled over to snap a picture of a true Iowa landmark - a rustic barn, some cornfields, and a breathtaking sunset.
4. The unique architecture of the CCC - like the Backbone State Park Castle.
Flickr / Al
The CCC truly changed the face of Iowa forever. It's hard not to snap a picture of the castles and stone cabins that are hiding throughout our state parks!

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5. Pella during Tulip Time
Flickr / Carl Wycoff
Pella is a photographer's dream come true during tulip season. Which color is your favorite to track down?
6. The Iowa State Fair Butter Cow
Flickr / Quinn Dombrowski
The butter cow has been a tradition for more than 100 years, and every year it is a huge part of the Iowa State Fari.
7. The High Trestle Trail Bridge
Flickr / Jason Mrachina
The High Trestle Trail Bridge has been praised as one of the most well-designed bridges in the world. If you happen to head there after dark, you'll be so impressed with the lighting that you'll have to take a picture.
8. Pikes Peak State Park
Flickr / Todd Ehlers
Pretty much everyone in Iowa has taken a picture from the top of Pikes Peak State Park! The view of the Mississippi from up here is iconic - even on a foggy day.
9. The Iowa State Capitol
Flickr / Michael Leland
The Iowa State Capitol is one building that every Hawkeye will instantly recognize. It's truly a symbol of the state and an iconic Iowa landmark.

What’s your favorite photo of Iowa? Share it with us in the comments below!

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