Flying high at Scottsbluff’s Old West Balloon Fest
As Western Spirit rose from the ground, Lisa’s smile was as broad as the sky. On her first hot air balloon ride, she barely hid her excitement. The Old West […]
Category: Nebraska
Catching our ‘White Whale’: Hiking Nebraska’s Toadstool Park
Exploring Toadstool Geological Park in northwest Nebraska seemingly became our white whale. Lisa and I have tried for a few years to visit Nebraska’s Badlands, but weather or road conditions […]
‘The Kiss’ – Omaha’s Memorial Park hosts WWII ‘Embracing Peace’ sculpture
It’s the kiss heard ’round the world. But, in later years, it became a symbol of sexual assault. A sailor, celebrating the end of World War II, grabbed a woman […]
Frozen the Musical Comes to the Orpheum in Omaha
Disclosure: Tickets to “Frozen the Musical” are being provided by Biz Chica and Disney to create and post this content. However, all opinions are my own. I know it’s officially […]
Do a little dance: Nebraska prairie chickens entertain during mating season
Strutting their stuff, chests full and voices strong with song, males seek to find the love of their life. A nightclub in the city? Nope. It’s a lek in the […]
‘Washed Ashore’: Lauritzen Gardens exhibit uses recovered recyclables for art, environment message
Using sculptures created from recovered plastic, Lauritzen Gardens’ latest exhibit seeks to show the importance of conservation and recycling. “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea,” which runs through […]
Holy Heroes, Batman! Omaha’s Durham Museum hosts special exhibit on comic book superheroes
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…the Hall of Heroes! Comic book superheroes come to life – sort of – at Omaha’s Durham Museum. The exhibition showcasing America’s love affair […]
Cowboy art: Bartlett, Nebraska, honors native son with sculpture garden
Growing up on a ranch in Nebraska’s Sandhills, it was expected that Herb Mignery would follow in his ancestors’ boots and become a rancher. Mignery had other thoughts. Instead of […]
Cottonwood Hotel: Classic Omaha Blackstone Hotel gets makeover and new name
High stakes poker games happened here on a routine basis. The Reuben sandwich was invented here. Butter Brickle ice cream was created in the kitchen. The Blackstone Hotel and its […]
Play Ball! Omaha Storm Chasers look forward following canceled season, layoffs
For the first time since 2019, fans are excited to hear the words, “Play ball!” at Werner Park. While baseball enthusiasts missed watching the sport on the field, for employees […]