It started with a great review about a restaurant. “Sisters Café is, at its base, a small-town cafe. That’s part of its charm and why it’s unusual menu — and the success of that menu — is even more notable.” I made note of that. Who knows, maybe someday I’d be in Plattsmouth and need a …
Weekend getaways are nice, and sometimes, much needed. All you need is an hour in the car and you’ve escaped. Even overnights can provide a much-needed breather from reality and routine. Want to get away for a little bit this holiday season? Check out what’s going on in some nearby cities (Grinches may want to …
UPDATED: July 17, 2018 I recently found a beach getaway that’s about an hour drive from Omaha (and by beach, I mean sand lake). It took until me the end of summer to discover it – and even longer to tell you about it. Sorry. Just tuck this little post in the back your mind …
If you think about it, Nebraska has four food groups. Let’s explore the grub of the Heartland. Corn This is an obvious one. We don’t call ourselves Cornhuskers for nothing. Well, OK, we call ourselves Cornhuskers because of the NU football team, but the name comes from our agricultural roots. We love our corn. …
Updated: August 11, 2017 Kim’s note: The following is a guest post written by my friend, Krynn, who’s been going to the Nebraska State Fair since she was a child and now brings her own family to it each year. If anyone can tell you the ins and outs, the what-to-sees and what-to-eats of this …
With all the traveling I did growing up, I’m surprised we never visited the corner of Nebraska where Fort Robinson State Park is located. I didn’t even really know about it until recently, and then I became slightly obsessed with finding a way to get there. COVID-19 Update: Fort Robinson State Park is open for …
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