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If there’s one time of year all eyes are on Nebraska City, it’s in the fall. Crowds visit the orchards and there are hayrack rides and all sorts of festival, autumn-y events. And there’s AppleJack Festival, named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Harvest Festivals in America. So, here’s why you’ll want…
If you’re looking for the best pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple orchards other fun places to visit or things to do in Nebraska this fall, this is the list! I’ve included some destinations in Iowa for fall activities that are manageable for autumn day trips, too. UPDATED: This post was first published in 2017 and…
‘Tis the season for everything apple — pie, cider, and, even, caramel. And nothing is more fun than a family adventure to the apple orchard. You can find the perfect apple orchard in the Omaha area, which is more than just picking out a bag of apples. UPDATED: This post was originally published in 2020…
A lot of outdoorsy families have their go-to cabin each summer. We have a favorite at Mahoney State Park, for instance. But, I love a change of scenery so I’ve started looking into other great cabins within about two hours of Omaha. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway in nature, check out these cabins!…
Who doesn’t love a good road trip? You don’t have to go too far from Omaha to have a fun getaway. I’ve collected some of my favorite Midwest destinations for this post to give you a variety of options near and far. All road trips from Omaha on this list are within a day’s drive,…
While there aren’t a lot of campsites in Omaha, the camping options near Omaha are abundant. From backcountry tent camping to RV sites and luxury glamping in a dome, a quick and easy weekend getaway outdoors is just a few miles away. If you’re looking for cabins, I’ve written a whole other post about some…
