More than 16,000 Cherokee Indians were forced from their land in the southeast during the 1830s as part of the Indian Removal Act. They weren’t the only tribe affected. The […]
One thing Omaha is synonymous for is steak. There are many restaurants in Omaha and around the nation where you can get a great steak. Some of these very restaurants […]
When does a bridge become a tourist attraction? When it’s a well-designed bridge that crosses the Mississippi River, connecting Missouri and Illinois. The Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge connects Cape […]
Cape Girardeau was a Union stronghold during the Civil War. The area had its Confederate sympathizers, but the vast majority of the region was pro-Union. In fact, the Union defended […]
Whether you are looking for history, culture, nature or a “Gone Girl,” Cape Girardeau offers a variety of attractions for visitors. We participated in a couple of driving tours, as […]
The Nebraska panhandle may be remembered historically for the pioneers passing through on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails. But, the biggest distinction of the panhandle may actually travel back […]
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites” is a fun way to spend 60 minutes with or without children. Omaha’s Rose Theater is hosting the show on […]
Anyone driving on Interstate 80 through central Nebraska has likely seen the military vehicles sitting outdoors, in front of the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles at the Lexington exit. […]
Midwesterners will not have to jet off to see the Radio City Rockettes’ holiday spectacular this year. Instead, the dancing troupe will tap its way to Omaha a series of […]
Fort Robinson has served many functions over its lifetime. Once a military outpost during the Indian wars, it is now a state park. Fort Robinson is located in the Pine […]
