He challenged Obi Wan Kenobi and lost. He then took on the X-Men. Ray Park has carved out a nice career as an action and sci fi movie and television actor. Cast as Darth Maul in the first “Star Wars” prequel, “The Phantom Menace,” Park’s character sought to capture the princess, but had to take […]
It’s proclaimed as the “Ice Cream Capital of the World.” Is LeMars, Iowa, really the capital of all things ice cream? The Iowa legislature believes so. In 1994, the state government named the northwest Iowa city as the ice cream capital. The city’s leaders took the proclamation and ran with it. Roadside signs greet visitors […]
The Mississippi River separates them. It also unites them. The Quad Cities present visitors with a variety of activities and attractions. You can float along Old Man River on a riverboat or take in some culture at area museums. And let’s not forget the delicious Midwestern food. We spent a fun-filled weekend in the Quad […]
Join us on Wednesday, May 17th, at 11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET for the Midwest Travel Twitter Chat #MWTravel. Come and discover the treasures to be found in the four cities that make up Visit Quad Cities – Davenport, Moline, Rock Island and Bettendorf. From the home of John Deere’s headquarters to cruising on the Mighty Mississippi […]
It’s opening day for baseball fans. The crack of the bat. The smell of a glove’s leather. Baseball is back. Will the Chicago Cubs repeat as World Series champs? Will Cleveland end its baseball title drought? Doesn’t matter; everyone thinks their team is good enough to win it all…right now. As you grab a hot […]
As Easter approaches, the Midwest offers some beautiful spots to help observe the holiday. From the story of Jesus Christ to places of worship, you can visit interesting attractions. Considered the “eighth wonder of the world,” the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa, is the largest manmade grotto in the world. The Rev. […]
Want to learn about day trips from the Omaha area? Maybe check out places where legends and celebrities called home in the Midwest? How about checking out some of the natural beauty we have in the region? These and more are the focus of a Midwest Travel class that we and Metropolitan Community College are […]
Abraham Lincoln faced several tough issues and decisions during his tenure as our country’s 16th president. One decision continues to play a major role for the Omaha metropolitan area. The first transcontinental railroad started during his first term. Today, Union Pacific calls Omaha home. The city is the headquarters for the nation’s top railroad, employing […]
Welcome to “National Plan for Vacation Day.” Jan. 31 has been designated as the day to help people plan their time off for the year. Project Time Off says that people who plan their vacations early in the year actually take time off from work for some recreation. It’s vital that people plan to take time […]
While we may think the snow currently on the ground makes a beautiful landscape at times, we are ready for Spring. We are ready to hit the road and travel to some great Midwest destinations. For our next #MWTravel chat on February 1st, we’re going to give you some great choices for getaways this Spring in […]
