Travels 2016: A look back at fun times in Iowa
We started our 2016 travels in Clear Lake, so it seemed fitting to kick off our travel recap with Iowa attractions. From a frozen lake in January to statues […]
Exploring Seattle and beyond
Having traveled to Seattle three times in the past year, I’ve seen quite a bit of the city. My recent trip took me beyond the tourist attractions of the Waterfront. […]
Learning about Indiana government with capitol tour
It may not have been the people’s first choice, but the current Indiana State Capitol building has outlasted its predecessors. Completed in 1888, it became the fifth and final state […]
Midwest Travel Twitter Chat from the Surf Ballroom – Visit Clear Lake
Disclaimer: Thanks to Visit Clear Lake for sponsoring this post and the January Midwest Travel Twitter Chat. All opinions and views are ours. There are lots of things going on […]
Unlocking clues at The Locked Room; Omaha’s newest escape game
Let’s play a game, shall we? You’re a passenger on the Titanic. You’ve spent your savings for a trip of a lifetime and a chance for a new life in […]
National Music Museum puts Vermillion on world stage
Imagine, standing near a 500-year-old grand piano. Perhaps, a Stradivarius violin. Don’t want to fight the crowds at a New York City metropolitan museum or a Smithsonian in Washington, DC? […]
Seattle rings in holiday season with lights, wizards and princesses
Since our daughter Mallory moved to Seattle in 2015, I’ve been able to take part in the area’s holiday festivities for the last two Christmas seasons. It’s interesting to see […]
Trinity Heights tells a spiritual story in Sioux City
Whether you visit for spiritual reasons or for the love of nature, Trinity Heights in Sioux City, Iowa, provides a beautiful setting for visitors. The 14-acre garden is built on […]
Tracing North Dakota’s history in Bismarck
From giant prehistoric fish and dinosaurs to underground missile silos, North Dakota’s history covers about 80 million years. In its earliest days, the Peace Garden State was part of an […]
Christmas 2016: Celebrating in Omaha
Editor’s Note: This holiday season, we are taking a look around the country at events and attractions that celebrate the holiday season. Today, we look at our home town of […]