With a location between two of Nebraska’s largest cities, Lincoln and Omaha, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is one of the most popular state parks. My family has been visiting since our children were toddlers, and have our favorite things to do at Mahoney in every season. Here’s a complete guide to visiting the park …
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 …
Editor’s Note: Updated on January 3, 2019 The Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum has created a space for children of all ages to explore STEM ideas (that’s science, technology, engineering, and math). The new Children’s Learning Center opened last weekend. It consists of 10 interactive stations designed as an out-of-classroom experience for children to …
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. What to expect Grab that map they hand at the admission gate. …
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is a fun day-trip from Omaha or Lincoln. There are a lot of free things to do, and a lot of seasonal fun that costs extra, from horseback riding and swimming in the summer, to ice skating in the winter. There’s so much to do, I recommend planning at least …