I recently discovered what I like to call The Trail Of Kaleidoscopes. It’s not really a trail nor is it the official name of them, but I think it has potential, don’t you? Pocahontas County, Iowa, has a collection of 11 kaleidoscopes scattered throughout the county, and my daughter and I spent a day hunting…
“All in the Famiglia” can be the name of most Italian restaurants in the Omaha area. Locally-owned ristorantes seem to be family affairs, with everyone from Nonno or Nonna to children barely able to see over the counter. There’s a role for everyone in the family. And with that family connection comes some of the…
Space tourism, stargazing, and the search for dark skies are all reasons for people to travel. Now, they’re reasons for people to travel to Nebraska. The state even has it own Dark Skies designation: Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area. Read on for information about the three sites that are nominated for Dark Sky Places, as…
Ever planned a trip around your accommodations instead of things you were going to do? Welcome to the world of quirky inns and other unique places to stay in Iowa. You’ll want to pick the overnight spot first and then plan your itinerary! I did a similar post for unique places to stay in Nebraska,…
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is a fun day-trip from Omaha or Lincoln. There are a lot of free things to do, and a lot of seasonal fun that costs extra, from horseback riding and swimming in the summer, to ice skating in the winter. There’s so much to do, I recommend planning at least…
One of the most exciting developments in Downtown Omaha was unveiled in July 2022 – the renovated Gene Leahy Mall. Here’s a look at the fun things to do at this large green space in downtown Omaha, as well as some interesting facts about it (interesting to me, at least). UPDATED: This post was published…
