Omaha – Welcome to America’s ‘best-kept secret’
Omaha has been called “America’s best-kept secret.” Few locals would argue that with you, but they will open their arms and welcome you to the Gateway to the West. Omaha […]
Omaha native’s head coaching road brings him home to lead the Omaha Beef
Mike Bonner wanted to be a head coach for an indoor football team. That journey led him to some interesting places. In the end, the Omaha native fulfilled his dream […]
Local writers share Omaha restaurant history and side of Nebraska attractions
I’ll have a look at Omaha restaurant history with a side of off-the-beaten path Nebraska attractions, please. A couple of Nebraska authors have created must-read books. Kim Reiner’s look at […]
Husker memories come alive on Memorial Stadium tour
The University of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium becomes the state’s third largest city every home football game. It surpasses Bellevue and Grand Island, each with more than 50,000 residents. It trails […]
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge a walk in nature near Olympia, Washington
One of the things I’ve grown to love about trips to the Pacific Northwest (besides spending time with my daughter and grand puppy) is that nature seems to be only […]
Red Cedar Lodge offers year round nature escape in Charles City, Iowa
Nestled near the banks of the Cedar River, the Red Cedar Lodge offers visitors the tranquility of nature, only a few hundred feet from the main road into Charles City, […]
Charles City, Iowa, perfect spot for winter getaway
With cabin fever reaching its nasty little peak, the opportunity to do a weekend getaway at a luxurious lodge in North Iowa was the perfect remedy. Luxurious lodge? In Iowa? […]
New Dante ‘fast fine dining’ location fires up Omaha’s Blackstone District
If you’ve ever dined at Dante Ristorante Pizzeria in west Omaha, you know why it’s one of the best places for pizza. It’s also known for great pasta and seasonal […]
Oklahoma City Zoo shows why it’s one of the best in the country
Oklahoma City’s zoo rocks with the world’s largest elephant exhibit. Covering almost 10 acres, it’s about twice the size of the closest exhibit. Opened in 2011, the exhibit is one […]
Bellevue’s Fontenelle Forest program helps seniors continue learning about history, nature
If a group of civic-minded people hadn’t pursued their dream, it’s possible that houses overlooking the Missouri River may exist instead of the Omaha area’s forest. The history of how […]