With its railroad history dating back to the early 1860s, would you be surprised to learn that Omaha wasn’t the original choice to serve as the eastern terminus of the first transcontinental railroad? President Abraham Lincoln chose Council Bluffs, Iowa, as the eastern edge of the railroad. But, local leaders didn’t want to construct a…
I’m excited to have a local share her insights on the best places to eat breakfast in Lincoln. (And I may say, I’m rather proud that I’ve been to two out of the five on this list. Better plan another visit!) And now, here’s Gretchen with her Lincoln restaurant recommendations: Now that I have gotten…
I debated on what to call this gift guide, and settled on “Cute Gifts” because, it’s fairly accurate. They’re not all “funny gifts” or “cool gifts” or “inspiring gifts” and the generic “gifts for her” is just not PC. Whatever these gifts are, the important things is that they’re made in Nebraska. And as a…
While winter brings cold temperatures and snow, there’s no reason to keep us from enjoying a weekend getaway. Whether you’re an indoor person or outdoor enthusiast, planning an Iowa winter vacation is as easy as opening Google maps. Actually, we’ve done the homework for you and suggest any of these locations for a fun family,…
One of my friends is a wealth of Nebraska knowledge. So, when Gretchen told me she’d written a new book, “A History Lover’s Guide to Lincoln,” I knew it would be something packed with information…and maybe, travel inspiration. I’ve been to Lincoln many times, but it’s always good to have a new reason to visit….
Whenever I start planning a vacation – in this instance, a trip to the Gulf Shore – I consider making a road trip of it. And I fall down the rabbit hole and wind up with an amazing list like this: A bucket list for Alabama. These are the places I’d love to see and…
