When my kids were younger, they loved opening each day of their Advent calendar in December. One year, I got them a calendar with a different pair of socks,and while that was fun, it meant we had way too many holiday socks that they outgrew quickly. You can find an Advent calendar for just about…
The Omaha metro area offers several trails that are great for families to bike on. Below is a list of bike trails in Omaha to try out with your children. They’re relatively flat and wide enough for a trailer. Being true to myself here, I’ve selected trips that also happen to include a stop for…
Kansas may be known for its sunflowers, Wizard of Oz fascination and Wild West history, but it’s also a haven for ghosts and spirits. From things that go bump in the night to friendly celestial beings, it’s easy to find legitimate haunted locations around the state. Keep reading to hear about guest author, Tim’s, experiences…
Nebraska can surprise you sometimes. Just like we’ve got our own little Badlands area and we have our own little Ozarks area, Indian Cave State Park near Shubert, Nebraska. One of the most southern state parks in the state, the topography is surprisingly hilly, wooded, and at times, cliff-like. It’s a beautiful park – and…
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to Omaha and hiking trails. We don’t really have an abundance of options – though, we have quite a few great trails…that I keep going back to over and over again. It was time to find a new-to-me place to hike. And that’s why…
Nebraska has a surprising number of scenic trails for a state considered by some to be a “flyover state.” From the rugged trails of western Nebraska to the untouched prairie in the Sandhills and the shaded hills and vistas of eastern Nebraska, there’s a little bit of everything for hikers. I’ve explored a lot of…
