Nebraska is one of those “gem” states. It’s whimsical, it’s beautiful, it’s rugged, it’s competitive, and it’s fun. I know other states have plenty of great qualities, but I think there’s something about this diverse state that makes it perfect for just about everyone. Whether you’re in it for the museums, hiking, agritourism, boating, theatre…
When the first hint of fall is noticed in Nebraska, we get excited about a couple things: Football season, pumpkin spiced everything, and apples. If you’re here for the apples — and for the great recipes to use apples — you’ve come to the right places. For the other two things, move along. While you’ll…
Nebraska’s flat, they say. There’s nothing to see, they say. Guess what? Nebraska is home to hundreds of fun and interesting attractions, some along the interstate; some off the beaten path. To really see Nebraska, you need to get off the main roads and explore. You’ll find hills, trees, and amazing off-the-beaten-path attractions. Here’s a…
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…
Until recently, I figured the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Ashland, Nebraska, just wasn’t my thing. I didn’t think aviation was my thing, and while space travel sounds exciting, I never felt motivated to visit the museum. Then I had kids. And it turns out that this museum is for people like me. It…
