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 […]
Category: North Platte
Nebraska Passport 2018: Lincoln County Museum in North Platte
To get an excellent idea of the area’s history, you should stop by the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte. The museum grounds are home to a look at […]
Midwest Travel Chat featuring North Platte – June 7th #MWTravel
Disclosure: Thanks to Visit North Platte for sponsoring this post and the June 7th Midwest Travel Twitter Chat. All opinions and views are ours. From a “must visit” for train lovers […]
Nebraska at 150: Buffalo Bill’s Scout Ranch in North Platte
Editor’s Note: Nebraska is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2017. As the state observes its sesquicentennial, we are revisiting some of the state’s attractions. Today, we take a look at […]
Happy birthday Nebraska! Looking good for 150
Happy birthday Nebraska! The cute little state in the middle of the United States turns a youthful 150 years young. Nebraska became the 37th state March 1, 1867, two years […]
Omaha’s Cathedral flower show celebrates Nebraska’s history
Nebraska turns 150 years old in 2017. St. Cecelia Cathedral’s annual flower event showcased several displays related to the state’s history. From Native Americans to Mrs. B, the 32nd annual […]
Nebraska Passport 2016: North Platte Grain Bin Antique Town
Pat and Lori Clinch used an old grain bin from the 1930s as sort of an extra room. They used the wooden structure to sit and take in the panoramic […]
Checking out some of our favorite Midwest festivals
Tulip Time in Pella and Orange City, IA Celebrating Dutch ancestry and culture kick off our look at area summer festivals. Pella, Iowa, celebrates the 81st annual Tulip Time festival […]
April Midwest Travel Twitter Chat – Visit North Platte
Disclosure: Thanks to Visit North Platte for sponsoring this post and the April Midwest Travel Twitter Chat. All opinions and views are ours. Our featured destination for the April Midwest Travel Twitter Chat is […]
Sandhill cranes hanging out in Nebraska
They’re baaaccckkk! And it’s a beautiful sight. Sandhill cranes have started their annual migration through the Central Flyway, which encompasses about 100 miles of Nebraska’s Platte River valley. The prehistoric […]