Omaha and Lincoln to pour another cup of Caffeine Crawl July 27-28
Just one more sip. Or another. People taking part in Caffeine Crawl 2018 will have an option to visit at least five coffee houses on one of six routes over […]
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Nebraska-Omaha exhibit tells story of Native Americans’ Alcatraz Island occupation
On November 20, 1969, about 80 people joined Richard Oakes on a caravan of boats from Sausalito, across the bay from San Francisco, to Alcatraz Island, thus beginning an 18-month […]
O Comic Con 2018 to feature ‘Family Affair,’ ‘Sesame Street’ actors among celebrities
From a plush New York apartment to a village to outer space, this year’s O Comic Con promises to deliver some nostalgia along with current pop culture. The fourth—year event […]
Legends and beauty highlight Minnesota capitol in St. Paul
One of the country’s greatest politicians and a Minnesota legend stands outside the state capitol in St. Paul, facing the building, as if he is telling leaders to represent their […]
Shake it up – A visit to the Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery in Traer, Iowa
Ruth Rasmussen bought her first salt and pepper shaker set in 1946. On her way out of the Brookfield Zoo, the Traer, Iowa, woman decided to buy the set […]
Alpacas roam the prairie at Nebraska farm
Is it an alpaca? Or a llama? How do you tell the difference? Llamas are about twice the size of alpacas. Once you’ve seen the two, you know how to […]
Prehistoric creatures roam the Kansas plains at Wichita’s Field Station Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs roamed the Kansas plains almost 90 million years ago. And, now, they’ve returned. More than 40 animatronic dinosaurs roar and move their heads and tails at Wichita’s newest attraction. […]
Players come and go, but fans are key to Omaha Storm Chasers growth
Debbie Halley has watched them take the field at both Rosenblatt Stadium and Papillion’s Werner Park. Hundreds, maybe closer to 1,000 players, each with a dream to make it to […]
Wichita mixes history with art, fun
Tour a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house. Check out a vibrant art scene. Enjoy a riverfront festival. This and more welcome visitors to Wichita. Kansas’ largest city continues to charm with […]
Nebraska Passport 2018: Chimney Rock
What do Chimney Rock and Carhenge have in common? Were they both creations from aliens? Nope. They both have been the Nos. 1 and 2 western Nebraska attractions on my […]