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Prehistoric creatures roam the Kansas plains at Wichita’s Field Station Dinosaurs

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Big wheels keep on turnin’ – Fantastic Midwest paddle boat cruises

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River City Star – Omaha, Nebraska With summer unofficially kicking off this weekend, it’s time to head back to the water. How about staying dry and maybe sipping a nice […]

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