Sioux Falls’ beauty extends beyond Falls Park
Sioux Falls Park The Big Sioux River flexes its muscles as it flows through Sioux Falls’ Falls Park. It starts in northeastern South Dakota and runs for 419 miles before […]
Nebraska Passport 2016: Nebraska City
Nebraska City hugs the Missouri River in southeastern Nebraska. The city of about 7,900 people has been home to a lot of history – the Lewis and Clark expedition camped […]
Beasley’s Orchard welcomes the Great Pumpkin (and apples) to Hendricks County
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Will Linus find the Great Pumpkin this year? Or, will some youngster navigating the corn maze at Beasley’s Orchard beat him out? The Danville, […]
10 ideas for Fall fun in Omaha
Fall – the time of the year when there’s a crisp feel in the air and leaves start changing colors. This is Lisa’s favorite time of the year. It’s also […]
October Midwest Travel Twitter Chat – Kinseth Hospitality
Patio at the Homewood Suites West Des Moines – photo provided by Kinseth Hospitality Disclaimer: Thanks to Kinseth Hospitality for sponsoring this post and the October Midwest Travel Twitter Chat. All opinions […]
Eating our way around Hendricks County
The food scene in Hendricks County is delicious! I felt like I gained at least five pounds during our visit (fortunately, the scale didn’t agree when we returned home). We […]
Hendricks County wins the race for fun visit
Hendricks County, Indiana, is about a 45-minute western drive from downtown Indianapolis. The pace there is slower. People say hi to you on the streets. Yet, it has the advantage […]
Cedar Rapids goes ‘Gothic’ with art project to honor artist Grant Wood
Grant Wood was 39 when he created his most-famous painting – American Gothic. The painting, which features a farmer and either his wife or daughter standing in front of a […]
Enjoy old-fashioned ice cream treats at Nebraska’s Springfield Drug soda fountain
You come for a milkshake, but a visit to Springfield Drug is like taking a step back in time. Not only do you get a hand-scooped ice cream treat at […]
St. Paul’s Fort Snelling history strikes personal chord
Visiting Minnesota’s Historic Fort Snelling was more than just a tourist stop for me. It was the military base used to imprison members of my tribe (Santee Sioux, Eastern Dakota, […]