Whether you’re visiting or lived here for 20 years, there’s a good chance you don’t know about a few of our hidden gems. I’m sharing some of my Omaha neighborhood favorites so that you can get out there and explore the city. Kids will definitely like the places on the list that are bold. Disclosure:…
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…
This summer, my daughter met a bird and fell in love with it because they shared a name. This bond she formed with a peregrine falcon at the new Raptor Woodland Refuge surely means we’ll be visiting Fontenelle Forest more frequently now. The refuge opened this summer. Have you been? I was invited by Fontenelle…
There are surprisingly few places to go trail riding within 30 or so miles of Omaha. One option at Mahoney State Park horse riding. Mahoney is in Ashland, Neb., which is about midway between Omaha and Lincoln. UPDATED: This post was written in 2016 and updated in January 2023. I’ve gone horseback riding at Mahoney…
Fort Atkinson is a Nebraska State Historical Park in Fort Calhoun, which is a short drive north of Omaha. Considering how close it is to Omaha, it’s been a major oversight that I’ve never visited, especially since there are monthly events that are incredibly interesting for families. You can visit any time of year to…
Less than an hour-long drive from Omaha is one of eastern Nebraska’s top destinations for outdoorsy families: Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area. This large park has several beaches for day trippers as well as campsites. It’s a great park close enough to Omaha for those looking for a dip in a lake or relaxing under…
