Alpacas roam the prairie at Nebraska farm
Is it an alpaca? Or a llama? How do you tell the difference? Llamas are about twice the size of alpacas. Once you’ve seen the two, you know how to […]
Prehistoric creatures roam the Kansas plains at Wichita’s Field Station Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs roamed the Kansas plains almost 90 million years ago. And, now, they’ve returned. More than 40 animatronic dinosaurs roar and move their heads and tails at Wichita’s newest attraction. […]
Players come and go, but fans are key to Omaha Storm Chasers growth
Debbie Halley has watched them take the field at both Rosenblatt Stadium and Papillion’s Werner Park. Hundreds, maybe closer to 1,000 players, each with a dream to make it to […]
Wichita mixes history with art, fun
Tour a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house. Check out a vibrant art scene. Enjoy a riverfront festival. This and more welcome visitors to Wichita. Kansas’ largest city continues to charm with […]
Nebraska Passport 2018: Chimney Rock
What do Chimney Rock and Carhenge have in common? Were they both creations from aliens? Nope. They both have been the Nos. 1 and 2 western Nebraska attractions on my […]
Omaha Capitol District exhibit examines ‘Our Body’
A body frozen in time, playing chess or dribbling a basketball. How about riding an exercise bike? “Our Body: The Universe Within” uses cadavers to demonstrate human anatomy. The exhibit […]
Workin’ on the Railroad – Omaha readies for Railroad Days 2018
Trains and the railroad play a big role in Omaha’s history. From early meetings to discuss the formation of a transcontinental railroad to becoming home for Union Pacific, the Omaha […]
Heroes in a half shell! Ninja Turtles among summer exhibits at Omaha Children’s Museum
Cowabunga dudes and dudettes! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are hanging out in Omaha this summer. Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michaelangelo call the Omaha Children’s Museum home during a special […]
Restroom break? Tiffin, Iowa, rest stop celebrates state’s writers
As Americans begin their summer vacations, many people will hit the road in the old family fun wagon (hopefully not with the obstacles the Griswold family encountered in “National Lampoon’s […]
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 […]