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Sandhill cranes hanging out in Nebraska

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They’re baaaccckkk! And it’s a beautiful sight. Sandhill cranes have started their annual migration through the Central Flyway, which encompasses about 100 miles of Nebraska’s Platte River valley. The prehistoric […]

Ready for a close-up: Oscar history lives along Hollywood Boulevard

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Who will win the Oscar for best actor? Actress? Which movie takes home the title as the best of the year? Those questions are answered annually during the Academy Awards. […]

O Comic Con 2016 line-up falling into place with ‘Buffy’ and ‘Friends’ actors

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O Comic Con may be a few months away, but the guest line-up is falling into place. And quite nicely, if you ask me. Early announced guests harken back to […]

Get your kicks in Oklahoma City: Route 66 and more

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Route 66 – famous for “get your kicks on Route 66” – runs about 2,451 miles, from downtown Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in California. Yet, the longest stretch […]

Homer time in Alaska – Moose, otters and eagles? Oh my!

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Homer is a tourism destination in Alaska. The scenery screams “Look at me! Visit me!” Once you’re there, you are amazed at the beauty, history and charm of the small […]

Let’s go fly a kite: Clear Lake’s Color the Wind festival

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Kites sure have changed since I was a kid. For a few cents (definitely a dollar or less), you could get a plastic kite. You put the wooden T-frame in […]

Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens illuminating Spring with glass art exhibit

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Spring is in the air at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. The botanical garden is hosting a special glass art exhibit through May 8th. “Floral Fusion” showcases the glass art of Craig […]

March Midwest Travel Twitter Chat – RoamRight

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Disclosure: Thanks to RoamRight for sponsoring this post and the March Midwest Travel Twitter Chat. This post does include an affiliate link. All opinions and views are ours. Tim and […]

Omaha’s Bemis Center showcases contemporary art

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Omaha’s Old Market is home to buildings that are more than a century old. The fact that people have saved them and refurbished them is impressive. To turn one into […]

Forgetting Midwestern winter: Coastal beaches are calling

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Spring is approaching. We are nearing the end of winter. However, we will have a few more weeks of iffy weather to deal with. But, soon, very soon, the leaves […]

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