Think Nebraska’s wildlife is boring? Think again. We recently visited Simmons Wildlife Safari in Ashland, Neb., (about 20 minutes west of Omaha). It was my dad’s first trip to the attraction, so we were excited for him to enjoy it with the kids. Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari quick facts Where: 16406…
I like to keep my options open. Because of this, I am a big fan of buffets. Not that I eat enough to make the price worth it, but because I get excited about all of the choices. My husband is the opposite. He prefers cut-and-dried, ordering off the menu. In fact, I often order…
While planning a family vacation recently, I started to worry about the cost of admission to places adding up. Then I remembered reciprocal membership benefits for museums and zoos. I’d read about it elsewhere (Odyssey Through Nebraska and So Cal With Kids) but I hadn’t really took note until now. We’re members to the Omaha Children’s…
Here are three things you should know about Cedar Rapids… 1. Cedar Rapids just happens to be Iowa’s second largest city. 2. Cedar Rapids is just about a four-hour drive from Omaha. 3. Cedar Rapids also happens to hold big fun for families visiting the area! Editor’s note: This is an occasional series presenting an…
On a recent cool, gray spring day, I took the kids to Platte River State Park in search of a waterfall. I needed some fresh air and a change of scenery, and the kids needed some place to run and explore. I can’t recall the last time I’d been to this park, if I ever…
We took the kidlets to St. Louis this winter for a wedding and to visit family. While there, we checked out some recommended spots for families – and it was a lot of fun! I’ve waited an embarrassingly long time to write about it. Which makes it sound like it wasn’t that fun…nope, I’m just…
