For a family that readily takes road trips to faraway destinations like Yellowstone National Park, you’d think we’d have taken the kids on a drive along Route 66 by now. And yet, our recent adventure on the Kansas section of Route 66 was our first. This was an easy section, being the shortest and all!…
There comes a time in a parent’s life when your kid has a classmate who goes to Great Wolf Lodge and then your kid asks when you’re going to go. And you can put it off as much as possible, but like an epic trek to Disney World, you’ll probably end up going to Great…
Hundreds of thousands of cars and trucks pass under the mammoth Great Platte River Road Archway Monument as the zip along Interstate 80 in central Nebraska. Inside, historical exhibits tell the story of the American West, and specifically, the story of the region of Nebraska where the Platte River flows through. If you’ve ever wondered…
A Civil War battlefield. Museums featuring inspiring stories of strong women. Ginormous attractions. Route 66 kitsch. Yes, I’ve found a region in Kansas that has a good mix of road trip stops to keep a family entertained for a few days. Check out this quirky and insightful road trip through Southeastern Kansas and discover some…
Forget what you think is possible when it comes to horses. I’ve seen world-class equine horses in competition and their feats – the jumps, the dances, the agility – and it’s really something that needs to be seen to be believed. And, my Omaha friends, you’re in luck because the city is going to be…
Each spring, thousands of birdwatchers and curious folks trek out to central Nebraska to see the phenomenon of the migrating Sandhill Cranes. It’s cool to see, and the rivers and lakes near Kearney, Nebraska, are a prime spot to watch. If you’re a casual birdwatcher, though, you’ll probably be ready to do something else after…
