Hoover Dam – One impressive dam tour
Know where you can cuss and not get in trouble for it? At Hoover DAM. Ha! My daughter and I took a tour there recently. It was interesting. Our elevator […]
‘Standin’ on the Corner’ in Winslow, Arizona
“Take it Easy” was the first hit song for the country-rock band Eagles in the mid-1970s. The Jackson Browne-Glenn Frey penned song became the inspiration for a tourism idea in […]
Been there or not?
Lisa and I often have this debate: if you fly into a city, but do not leave the airport, have you been there? She says no. I say yes. This […]
Mixing business with fun – My business trip to Manila, Philippines
How many of us have been able to combine work with fun when traveling? It’s weird to think that two years ago, I spent a month in Manila, Philippines, on […]
From man’s first flight to space exploration, Seattle’s Museum of Flight covers it all
The Museum of Flight in Seattle offers a detailed history of flight – from gliders to the international space station. We visited The Museum of Flight during a trip to […]
Jesse James’ childhood home preps Old West’s ‘Robin Hood’
Jesse James wasn’t your typical western bank robber. Jesse James’ legacy included being considered an outlaw hero, beloved by the public. Stories about him seemed to make him out as […]
Pianos scattered throughout Omaha Metro for public playing as part of art project
Ever walk along the Bob Kerrey Bridge or in Bayliss Park and think to yourself, “I wish I could tickle the ivories?” Well, now you can. The Omaha Creative Institute […]
History comes alive at Ashland’s Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
The world’s fastest plane. A spy plane. A MiG jet. All within a 20-minute drive from Omaha. The Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum near Ashland offers these and 30 […]
Take a boat; ride a camel at the Kansas City Zoo
Amazing how a few months and a warmer temperature can change an experience at the zoo. Lisa and I first visited the Kansas City Zoo last February during a short […]
Grapes, wine, games and fun
For a couple of non-drinkers, we really get around to alcohol-based places. We were recently invited to go to the James Arthur Vineyard in Raymond, Nebraska. Raymond is about 15 […]