Schramm Park State Recreation Area, or simply Schramm Park as it’s more commonly known, is a diamond in the rough that’s easily overlooked due to its proximity to more flashy parks in southeastern Nebraska. I was unimpressed with our first visit there, but I’m so glad I returned with the kids because it has become…
Have you noticed the little chapel standing on a bluff overlooking Interstate 80 near the Gretna, Neb., exit? The Holy Family Shrine is part religion and part art. The glass-enclosed chapel allows visitors an opportunity to spend time praying, meditating, or just admiring its beauty. Inside Holy Family Shrine’s Chapel The Holy Family Shrine is…
There’s nothing like a good outlet mall to make you take the next exit off the interstate. Nebraska Crossing Outlets is the kind of retail expanse you notice right away. Located on Interstate 80 between Omaha and Lincoln, this outlet mall combines high-end retailers with locally-owned restaurants for well-rounded day shopping. What makes Nebraska Crossing…
If it seems like Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Orchard in grows every year, you are not mistaken. And in 2022, the popular fall attraction in Gretna, Neb., has opened its largest addition ever: The Apple Orchard & Cider Mill Area. My family got a peek at the new space – plus the two new rides…
