One of my favorite annual trips is the Holiday Trip for my family. I like to change the destination each year, but they all have to be within driving distance of Omaha. Over the years, we’ve had memorable Christmas-filled weekends in big cities like Chicago and Denver, as well as smaller (but no less festive)…
Growing up in the Midwest, I often saw picturesque image of Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza at Christmas time. It made me think KC was the best place in the Midwest to experience the holidays. With that in mind, I started researching bucket list experiences that only happen in November or December in Kansas City,…
Historic hotels are unique places to stay on vacations, especially when traveling with kids. I’ve been lucky enough to stay at some Midwestern historic hotels that were very accommodating to families – some with a pool, one with a great kid’s program, and all with enough interesting details to encourage kids to explore more. Other…
The Loess Hills Scenic Byway in Western Iowa is a beautiful drive, especially in the fall. I recommend getting out of the car, though, and trying a hike in the Loess Hills. There are several parks to explore, each with kid-friendly trails I can vouch for. Here are a few trails through the Loess Hills…
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….
I’ve never had more than a passing interest in dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. But ever since I read about Hudson-Meng Bison Kill site in Nebraska, my interest was piqued on major archeological digs in the Midwest. What would it be like to see a massive dig site in action? Disclosure: The Hot Springs tourism office provided…
