After Thanksgiving, nostalgia and the holiday spirit send people into the fields and forests of northern New England in search of the perfect Christmas tree. Growers are expecting strong sales this year,

The hunt for the perfect Christmas tree is on. Many area tree farms are welcoming the holiday rush for a small window as families come from far and wide to pick out the centerpiece of their home for the holidays.

For those who like to cut down a fresh Christmas tree around Thanksgiving, you're in luck. Check out these options near central Iowa.