Nebraska
The Picturesque Eugene T. Mahoney State Park in Nebraska
3/04/21 •
…between Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park offers family-friendly activities and beautiful scenery year-round. Its 70-foot observation tower offers a grand view of the Platte River Valley,…
Arbor Lodge Historical State Park, Nebraska
11/20/20 •
If you think of Nebraska as a flat, treeless prairie, a visit to the Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Arboretum will change your mind. This site in Nebraska City…
Unusual Lighthouse at Lake Minitare State Recreation Area, Nebraska (1)
2/19/24 •
While traveling in western Nebraska, my husband and I heard about an unusual lighthouse at the Lake Minitare State Recreation Area. The 55-foot-tall structure is the only inland lighthouse in…
The Pony Express Station in Gothenburg, Nebraska
12/13/21 •
…of Nebraska”. Here, you’ll find two of the few remaining Pony Express stations, including one on private land 4 miles south of town. We explored the restored and relocated Sam…
Take Part in the German Heritage Days in Grand Island, Nebraska
5/01/20 •
The “running of the wieners” at German Heritage Days in Grand Island, Nebraska is safer than the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, and more fun than a barrelful…
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Park, Nebraska: Home of the Largest Intact Fossil Bed
2/09/24 •
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park in northeast Nebraska contains the largest intact fossil bed ever discovered from that time period. It includes hundreds of perfectly preserved animal skeletons (see…
Experience Authentic Czech Cuisine at the Bohemian Cafe, Nebraska
4/12/21 •
If you’re hungry for authentic Czech cuisine, stop at the Bohemian Cafe in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 1924, the restaurant reflects the area’s strong Czech heritage. Specialties include goulash, roast…
Hiking, Fishing, and Boating at Niobrara State Park, Nebraska
8/17/20 •
While traveling in our RV along the Missouri River in northeastern Nebraska, we took the advice of a friend and camped at Niobrara State Park, near where Lewis and Clark…
Father Flanagan's Boys Town, Nebraska
5/01/24 •
Decades ago, I visited Father Flanagan’s Boys Town, about 10 miles west of Omaha, with a college group. You know what they say about first impressions. Well, I was impressed…
Prairie Dog State Park in Northwestern Kansas
9/30/22 •
…southwest of Norton, which is where Highway 36 meets U.S. Highway 283, 11 miles south of the Nebraska border. Day-use admission is $6.50, and campsites rates range from $7 to…
Pendleton Woolen Mills in Washougal, Washington: Turning Sheep's Wool Turn Into Fabric (1)
9/11/21 •
…They mark even the tiniest flaw with a piece of tape, alerting manufacturers. The fabric is then shipped to Nebraska, where it’s sewn into world-famous Pendleton garments and blankets. With…
Missouri's DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge: 200,000 Artifacts on Display
7/03/23 •
…The Bertrand sank 20 miles north of Omaha, Nebraska on April 1, 1865, while heading up the Missouri River to newly discovered gold fields in Montana. Its cargo included 35,000…
