Lewis & Clark Trail National Parks Service Headquarters In Omaha

Lewis & Clark Trail National Parks Service Headquarters In Omaha

If you’ve spent any time in Omaha, there’s a good chance you’ve walked along the Lewis & Clark Landing – that riverfront development along the Missouri River. You’ve attended festivals to gorge on roasted corn on the cob and listen to music and you’ve crossed the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge so you can take that Nebraska-Iowa state line…

10 Fun Facts About ‘Disney’s Newsies’

10 Fun Facts About ‘Disney’s Newsies’

Editor’s Note: If you’re visiting this page in 2018, you’re probably looking for information on “Disney’s Newsies” at The Rose June 1-17, 2018. Head over to my post with a roundup of Family-Friendly Things To Do In Omaha. I have “Newsies” 2018 performance details there. Thanks!   In celebration of “Disney’s Newsies” opening Tuesday in…

Tips For Shortening Your ER Wait Time

Tips For Shortening Your ER Wait Time

“Everyone is potentially one step from a medical emergency, so being aware of the closest facilities can lead to shorter wait times and a better overall experience,” says Dr. Susan MacQuiddy, medical director at Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital’s Emergency Department. Update (June 15, 2017): Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital is now OrthoNebraska. Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by…

Omaha Children’s Museum Family Membership Perks

Omaha Children’s Museum Family Membership Perks

Updated: April 2, 2018. Full disclosure, I started working at Omaha Children’s Museum after this post was written.  Ever since Farley was a roaming toddler, we’ve had a family membership to the Omaha Children’s Museum. He could play, he could create, he could learn. And for exhausted parents, it guaranteed a tired kid at the…

The 35 Adventure

The 35 Adventure

I turned 35 this month. Aging never really bothered me before, the number itself is no big deal. My 30s have been good to me, actually. Still, I have this nagging thought: More is out there. There’s more to see. More to do. Traveling abroad with the family is a big dream of mine, but…