Guthrie County Conservation and Tourism is asking families to put a temporary stop to activities from July 25 through August 1 to plan an end of the summer family vacation. 

The State of Iowa Tourism Manager Amy Zeigler says they are thrilled to designate a week to prioritize quality time with your family. She offered that whether your family is adventure seekers, foodies or artsys, Iowa has plenty of places close to home. 

Anyone who plans their road trip using the Build a Trip tool available at traveliowa.com has a chance to win a $200 gift card each week, July 1st through August 31st.

Tourism in Iowa generates nearly $9 billion in expenditures and $517.5 million in state taxes while employing 70,200 people statewide