Lincoln is a favorite quick getaway for my family, since it’s less than an hour drive from Omaha. We plan a day trip or overnight trip to the city at least once a year. After a few years of doing this, we have a good idea of some of the most fun things to do…
In 2023, I introduced you all to OMAI, the little sister of OMAR the Troll that resides under the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. The free program, OMAI’s Adventure, took families around Omaha, where they looked for her footprints and collected souvenir buttons. My kids and I had fun visiting our favorite attractions in the city,…
You’d think I’d have heard of Brent Rasmussen before 2020. The Omaha native was captain of the U.S. Men’s Sitting Volleyball team and the U.S. Wheelchair Softball team. And, as a member of the Omaha Barons wheelchair softball team, he has gone on to win 13 World Series titles. Needless to say, he’d been mentioned…
After writing about some of our favorite easy trails at Yellowstone National Park, I had several people ask about our itinerary. If you’ve never been to the park, it’s intimidating to plan that first trip. At least, I felt it was. So, I’m happy to share Yellowstone itinerary and how we had three fun-filled days…
I’m always up for a weekend getaway, and Iowa has become my reliable, go-to state. Iowa cities provide an inexpensive vacation, and all within just a few hours from Omaha. Here are a few of my favorite, memorable vacations in Iowa, plus recommendations from Iowa travel bloggers. Want some more ideas? Check out this list…
With all the traveling I did growing up, I’m surprised we never visited the corner of Nebraska where Fort Robinson State Park is located. I didn’t even really know about it until recently, and then I became slightly obsessed with finding a way to get there. Finally, I planned a road trip through western Nebraska…
