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 …
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. COVID-19 Update: The Holy Family Shrine is temporarily closed on …
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 …