This weekend Iowans and other moon gazers will get to witness a 'Buck Moon.'

The moon will appear full for the next 3 days, from tonight (July 19) through Monday (July 22) morning. Normally full moons occur every 30-ish days as the moon moves across the side of the earth.

The full moon in July is considered special for multiple reasons and it has multple different names but one reason is a great reminder for deer hunters! Bring on those antlers!

Buck Moon

The full moon in July is called a buck moon because this is when the antlers grown by male deer are in "full-growth mode," according to Almanac. In the spring, male deer begin to grow back the antlers they've shed, and by July most deer will be in the beginning phase of pushing the new antlers out of their foreheads.

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In the beginning stages, these antlers will have a velvet or fuzzy appearance and most bucks will complete their antler growth by the middle of August. With every passing year, a deer will grow bigger and stronger racks.

July's full moon is normally very bright and you will typically notice little hints of red and/or orange in the moon's glow. To see the brightest and most full buck moon this year, you'll want to set an alarm for Sunday morning at 6:17.

Following July's buck moon will be 4 consecutive "supermoons." These 4 supermoons will appear slightly larger and slightly brighter than an ordinary full moon because their orbit is closer to the Earth as they reach their maximum illumination, according to NJ.

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Dives Worth a Drive in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota

Almost every small South Dakota town has a watering hole. It’s where the locals go to kick back a few brews and engage in conversation.

Some of these establishments are located in buildings almost as old as the town itself. There might be a fresh coat of paint on the walls or new vinyl on the booth seats, but the ambiance is still reminiscent of a good ol’ dive.

If you think a "dive" is all about the sketchy clientele, the smell of the Devil’s lettuce, and stale Grain Belt, you’d be wrong. Not every dive has a bad reputation.

What makes a dive, a dive?

A dive has character. Neon beer signs and local memorabilia adorn the walls.

You might find a pool table, dart board, and a few video lottery machines.

The bartender knows the regulars by name and they know what you drink.

Some dives don't even serve food except for bags of chips and pickled eggs that sit in a jar of brine on the bar.

Dives aren't fancy. You might see 70's-style wood panels on the walls and wobbly tables leveled with a folded napkin.

Finally, the bathrooms. The bathrooms in dives are in a class by themselves and could be a whole topic on its own.

There are several small-town dives in our area with friendly faces, cheap booze with a burn, and even really good food! We use the term "dive" in the most affectionate way.

Here are some of the best and why you should go there.

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