The world’s largest man-made religious shrine stands among the cornfields of Iowa. This may sound hokey, but it’s true. The Grotto of the Redemption is located in the farming community […]
Nebraska is one of the states chosen to host a portion of the Lincoln Highway – the first transcontinental highway in the United States. US Highway 30 runs the entire state, from […]
I remember playing marbles as a kid. Having a cat’s eye marble was a special thing back then. Kids would try to play you for winner takes all, just to […]
Iowa is among the 13 original states that are home to the first transcontinental highway in the United States. US Highway 30 – aka the Lincoln Highway – runs through […]
Nebraska’s capital city is “lit” up for a good cause. More than 50 light bulb sculptures are scattered throughout Lincoln to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of Lighthouse, an after-school […]
The Best Western hotel chain has returned to Nebraska’s capital city with a freshly opened and well-operated hotel. The Best Western Plus opened its doors in Lincoln late July. The […]
It’s the only pedestrian bridge in the United States connecting two states. It may also be the only “talking” pedestrian bridge in the country. The Bob Kerrey pedestrian bridge connects […]
We took a trip back in time during a visit to the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island. We wanted to check out the recently renovated museum building. We were not […]
I’ve never been to a state fair. Lisa is sure she went as a kid but doesn’t remember. So, we ventured out to Des Moines to check out the Iowa […]
A visit to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum will be heavy on World War II, and a little lighter on Ike’s presidency. The Abilene, Kansas, presidential center includes five […]
