My family’s destination: The Black Hills. But we’re not ones to take a direct route; we have to stop and enjoy the scenery. There were adventures in Nebraska and South Dakota to be had in the form of canoeing, jeep riding, cave exploring, mountain hiking, lunar landscape wandering, and brushes with gigantic tortoises and begging burros….
Fall in the Midwest means one thing – time to pack up the family and head off to the nearest pumpkin patch. The Omaha area is lucky to have several outstanding pumpkin patches where you can spend an entire day. Here’s a look at a few of the best farms and pumpkin patches in Nebraska…
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…
Ever since childhood, Nebraska City has meant apples and trees to me. You may think you know all there is to know about the small Nebraska city – you know, “Seen one orchard, seen them all” – but I’ve found some spots there during a recent visit that were new to me. If you’ve got a free…
I’m always on the hunt for hidden gems in Nebraska, be it a stylish boutique or an amazing cafe. Once you start roaming the state, you start to notice some Nebraska small towns have more of those must-see places than others. Here are a few of my favorite towns, and what you should do while…
If you’re looking for the best pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple orchards other fun places to visit or things to do in Nebraska this fall, this is the list! I’ve included some destinations in Iowa for fall activities that are manageable for autumn day trips, too. UPDATED: This post was first published in 2017 and…
