Flying high at Scottsbluff’s Old West Balloon Fest
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 […]
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Catching our ‘White Whale’: Hiking Nebraska’s Toadstool Park
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
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
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
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 […]
Do a little dance: Nebraska prairie chickens entertain during mating season
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
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
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
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 […]
Holy Heroes, Batman! Omaha’s Durham Museum hosts special exhibit on comic book superheroes
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…the Hall of Heroes! Comic book superheroes come to life – sort of – at Omaha’s Durham Museum. The exhibition showcasing America’s love affair […]