Parks to People establishes web presence

     The Grant Wood Mississippi River Region (GWMRR), the State of Iowa’s Parks to People pilot region, with the support of Regional Planning Affiliation 8 (RPA 8), Iowa Tourism Department, Jackson County Tourism, Jones County Tourism, and the Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a new innovative website. GWLoop.com is a first of its kind user driven website highlighting the recreational, cultural and arts assets in Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones counties.

     The mission of this website is to highlight the incredible experiences for residents and tourists alike as well as the extensive existing and planned trails in the region. The GWMRR enlisted Gigantic Design Company of Dubuque to develop this website which launched Feb. 6. This website will allow the user to explore the region’s museums, trails, and unique retail establishments and build a customized itinerary based on their interests.

     “We think this tool will be valuable to residents and tourists. This region has something for everyone. This website will allow them to build a day trip or weekend vacation start to finish. From hotel accommodations to activities and eating establishments, the user can map out their entire trip,” said Taylor Cummings of the Dubuque Conventions and Visitors Bureau.

     This initiative was accomplished by a wide group of partners.

     “I am pleased to see this kind of collaboration on a regional level, and the RPA 8 was excited partner with the Grant Wood Loop. This partnership is creating an innovative new tool that everyone will benefit from,” stated Chandra Ravada, East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) transportation director.

     Visit the new regional website at www.gwloop.com, and look for the Grant Wood Loop on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GWMRR).

     For more information on the GWMRR and website, contact the Jackson County Economic Alliance: hockenberry@thejcea.org, 563-652-4549.

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