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Flying high at Scottsbluff’s Old West Balloon Fest

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As Western Spirit rose from the ground, Lisa’s smile was as broad as the sky. On her first hot air balloon ride, she barely hid her excitement. The Old West […]

Catching our ‘White Whale’: Hiking Nebraska’s Toadstool Park

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Exploring Toadstool Geological Park in northwest Nebraska seemingly became our white whale. Lisa and I have tried for a few years to visit Nebraska’s Badlands, but weather or road conditions […]

‘Amazing Spider-Man’: Swing into KC’s Union Station for entertaining comics exhibit

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Discarding the uniform, bundled in a pile of red and blue, Peter Parker walked away from his responsibilities as Spider-Man. He blamed himself for the murder of his uncle, Ben. […]

‘The Kiss’ – Omaha’s Memorial Park hosts WWII ‘Embracing Peace’ sculpture

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It’s the kiss heard ’round the world. But, in later years, it became a symbol of sexual assault. A sailor, celebrating the end of World War II, grabbed a woman […]

Seeking out fans: Star Trek stars shine at KC’s Planet Comicon

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The opportunity to see some of our favorite actors is a major highlight of attending Planet Comicon in Kansas City, Missouri. The three-day event each spring brings some of Hollywood’s […]

Frozen the Musical Comes to the Orpheum in Omaha

Frozen the Musical Comes to the Orpheum in Omaha

Disclosure: Tickets to “Frozen the Musical” are being provided by Biz Chica and Disney to create and post this content. However, all opinions are my own. I know it’s officially […]

Do a little dance: Nebraska prairie chickens entertain during mating season

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Strutting their stuff, chests full and voices strong with song, males seek to find the love of their life. A nightclub in the city? Nope. It’s a lek in the […]

Kansas City’s Planet Comicon 2023: William Shatner, retired astronaut among celebrities taking part

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Get ready to beam down to Kansas City, as the Midwest’s largest pop culture convention takes over the universe known as downtown Bartle Hall. The 23rd Planet Comicon occupies the […]

Enjoy your own school reunion with a stay at Hotel Grinnell

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  DISCLAIMER: This post is in partnership with Travel Iowa. However, all opinions and views are ours. Walking into the gymnasium at Hotel Grinnell, memories easily travel back to elementary […]

‘Washed Ashore’: Lauritzen Gardens exhibit uses recovered recyclables for art, environment message

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  Using sculptures created from recovered plastic, Lauritzen Gardens’ latest exhibit seeks to show the importance of conservation and recycling. “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea,” which runs through […]

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