For the longest time, I associated Sioux Falls with its iconic waterfall and nothing more. And while those cascades at Falls Park are impressive and worth a stop, there’s a lot more to do in Sioux Falls. It’s a great Midwestern getaway for families, and I’ve got some tips on what to see and do…
Nebraska might not have an official donut trail like Ohio, but we have some excellent donut shops (or is it doughnut shops?). I created this post to feature donut shops throughout Nebraska, in large cities and small towns. And, because I’m inspired by that Ohio donut trail, I created my own version of a Nebraska…
Curvy roads. Unique rocks. And a pound of butter. That’s how I’d sum up our road trip through the Ozarks in Missouri. I’ll elaborate, of course, but if you have a short attention span, our five-day road trip through the Missouri Ozarks Disclosure: A portion of our road trip was hosted by Lake of the…
Nebraska Tourism has this slogan, perhaps you’ve heard of it: “Nebraska, it’s not for everyone.” It got some good chuckles when it was announced. If you take the time to explore the state, though, I believe you’ll find something for you. Summer is a great time to travel through Nebraska, so, I created a list…
We pulled up in front of the Wilderness, excitement quivering in the car. All of the planning and the hours of driving were about to culminate into one big jump into the first pool we saw. My husband asked me to check in while he got the bags unloaded for ultimate efficiency. As I reached…
Missouri is known as the “Show Me” State, but when it comes to Independence Day fireworks celebrations, it’s their turn to show us. And, oh my, do they ever! From the Ozarks to Mark Twain’s hometown, Missouri’s night skies explode on the Fourth of July with colors as the state says, “Happy birthday, America!” Here…
