With the Missouri River as the centerpiece, spending a weekend in the Pierre-Chamberlain area combines the great outdoors with the state’s history and culture. From Oahe Dam outside of Pierre to the Dignity sculpture near Chamberlain, the drive between the cities along the Native American Scenic Byway offers beautiful views of the Missouri River and […]
The one thing you can count on when it comes to craft breweries is the beer is made with love. People love beer and are always looking for ways to create the next best-tasting brew. With more than 100 independent breweries across the state, that challenge is addressed daily. The Iowa Brewers Guild even created […]
For the first time since 2019, fans are excited to hear the words, “Play ball!” at Werner Park. While baseball enthusiasts missed watching the sport on the field, for employees of the Omaha Storm Chasers, the canceled 2020 season hit closer to home. As the Triple-A affiliate for the Kansas City Royals prepares for their […]
Kansas City loves its art. Between museums and galleries offering free admission to street art, murals, architecture and water fountains, you can spend days soaking it all in. Now, there are guided tours to take you through some of the city’s amazing art scene. Urban Hikes Kansas City combines exercise with people’s love of art. […]
Covid-19 alert: Before reserving your spot, please check the attraction’s website for restrictions or requirements. “Say my name.” Those words sent chills down people’s spines when spoken by Heisenberg – aka Walter White – on the uber-popular series Breaking Bad. Airing 2008-13 on AMC network, the series was filmed in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico. […]
We love our community and want to see it continue to grow and prosper. We enjoy each opportunity to promote what we have in Omaha. In fact, we have two books featuring the great things to see, eat and do in Omaha. With great chefs, as well as a dining scene that encompasses almost nearly […]
Devils Nest. The densely-wooded hills of northeast Nebraska may best be known for its abandoned ski lift on a hillside overlooking the Missouri River. But, the one-time ski resort in Knox County also served as the perfect hideout for America’s most infamous outlaw. Jesse James allegedly hid out here, outrunning a sheriff’s posse. James’ hideout […]
As soon as you hit Marysville’s city limits, you realize there’s something special about this northeast Kansas community. With a sign identifying it as the “Black Squirrel City,” you may think it odd that a city is proud of its local rodents. But, Marysville is, in fact, so proud of its black squirrel population that […]
Having traveled Minnesota’s Scenic North Shore a few times, you might think we’d have found everything there is to enjoy, right? Wrong. We spent a week traveling from Duluth to the Canadian border along Highway 61, aka the Scenic North Shore. From locally-sourced maple lattes to seeing Canada across a lake, we enjoyed exploring Cook […]
With the holiday season upon us, we’re all looking for the perfect gift for that special someone. With so many options available today, it can be easy to forget to look local before shopping. We enjoy supporting local stores and outlets, even the ones moving in from out of town. We believe we need […]
