Mormon Trail used Omaha as Winter headquarters
The Mormon Trail center is not just for those of the Mormon faith. It is a center of reflection for all on a piece of history of the pioneer struggle […]
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Omaha’s zoo scores with renovated aquarium
Omaha has long been considered home to one of the nation’s best zoos. Henry Doorly Zoo is Nebraska’s No. 1 tourist attraction – more than a million people visit it […]
Underground Railroad becomes reality in Lewis, Iowa
When you think of the Underground Railroad during the days of slavery in the United States, do you realize there were stops in our area? There are three known “stations” […]
Four Corners Monument – It’s worth the drive
Need to cross Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah off your list of states to visit? One solution – visit the Four Corners Monument, and you can do that. […]
Petrified Forest, Painted Desert offer beautiful desert drive
Imagine seeing a tree that is about 225 million years old. You will if you visit the Petrified Forest National Park near Holbrook, AZ. My daughter Mallory and I took […]
Atlantic, Iowa – Enjoy a Coke and maybe buy some collectibles
Don’t throw away that souvenir can of Coca-Cola. Hold on to that holiday glass with the Coke logo on it. There is likely a buyer for those things. Hundreds of […]
Name says it all for Easy Prints
I had an opportunity recently to review Easy Canvas Prints. It is a web-based company where you can order a print to be made on canvas, ranging from 8×10 to […]
Grand Canyon – Majestic view 17 million years in the making
My youngest daughter used to joke that the Grand Canyon was “a big hole in the ground.” Now, as an adult, she was excited to visit Grand Canyon National Park […]
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch offers fun for all ages
Looking for the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown? Well, you won’t find him at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch. But, you will find tons of fun, gobs of food and, yes, pumpkins. Vala’s, […]
Hoover Dam – One impressive dam tour
Know where you can cuss and not get in trouble for it? At Hoover DAM. Ha! My daughter and I took a tour there recently. It was interesting. Our elevator […]