For several years, I worked about two blocks from the Squirrel Cage Jail Museum in Council Bluffs and never once stepped foot inside. It took working in another city for me to realize that this jail, this odd little jail, was definitely something I wanted to see. And so, one random cabin fever stricken day…
Kansas City, and the surrounding communities, is a foodie paradise, especially if you have a sweet tooth. After many years of visiting, I’m sharing my favorite KC restaurants for ice cream, cookies, and other sweet treats. Disclosure: Some of these restaurants or shops I’ve visited while being hosted by a visitors bureau; others I’ve visited…
There are too many reasons to list why a family may plan a weekend in North Platte. Maybe they’re interested in Buffalo Bill Cody or trains or tanking. For my family, it’s all of the above. We had two days to spend in North Platte and we fit in a little of everything on the…
Just when I think I know Iowa and all of its summer vacation spots, I get proven wrong. This time, our weekend getaway was a quick trip to Waterloo to see a completely new theme park, Lost Island Theme Park. While there, we went to the state’s most popular waterpark, too! I’m telling you, I think…
A trip to Excelsior Springs, Mo., was a long-time coming for me. I’d first heard about the town in reference to the famous historic hotel, The Elms Hotel & Spa. It seemed to be a destination in itself, an epic Midwest spa destination. I knew friends and in-laws who went as a couples getaway. So,…
This is truly the summer of road trips. I shared some of my favorite Iowa road trips and one reader asked if I had a similar round-up of Nebraska road trips. Well, to be honest, no, I hadn’t written one…until now. Here are a few of my favorite destinations in Nebraska, as well as suggestions…
