Every fall, every Nebraska pumpkin patch opens its gate for customers. Some are huge operations with daily shows, while others keep it simple with a hay ride and maybe a petting zoo. Whatever you’re looking for, there are pumpkin patches from western Nebraska to eastern Nebraska, including many by the largest cities, Omaha and Lincoln….
My Midwest relatives are probably shaking their heads, but I just had a weekend vacation to an Iowa dairy farm and I loved it. Yes, people will pay to stay at a farm. Read on to learn about New Day Dairy GuestBarn and the nearby farms we visited while there, Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch and Rector…
One of the best ways to get to know a city is by exploring outside. Kansas City is quite large which leads most of us to drive everywhere we need to go. If you want to get out of the car and stretch your legs a bit, here are some great trails for easy hikes…
Fall in Nebraska often means an apple-picking trip to the apple orchard. More and more orchards in this state are starting to offer some additional products, namely hard ciders or apple wines. Read on to find out where some of Nebraska’s best ciders and apple wines are available! What is hard apple cider? Apple cider…
You don’t have to go far from Omaha for a getaway with friends. I recently spent two days with four friends at one of the state parks in eastern Nebraska. It provided a great home base to explore the area, and kept us close to home (just in case families had any emergencies). Disclosure: This…
Exploring a city doesn’t have to mean spending lots of money. That’s especially true in Des Moines! There are tons of free things to do in Iowa’s capital city from outdoor adventures to places to learn about the state’s history. Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend activity for the family or a date that…
