Dodge City, Kansas – Exploring the Wild West and Beyond
Dodge City. The name conjures up thoughts of the Wild West, where a man’s best friends were his horse and his trusty six-shooter. Fresh off a hard trail’s ride, the […]
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M*A*S*H 4077th reunion: Imagining ‘Radar’ O’Reilly returning home to Ottumwa, Iowa
Walter O’Reilly left his hometown of Ottumwa to serve in his country’s Army during the Korean War. “Radar,” as he was known by his comrades in the 4077th M*A*S*H unit, served […]
Elk Horn, Iowa – Exploring beyond the windmill
Elk Horn, Iowa, may be best-known for its 19th-century Danish windmill and all-things Danish, but the town of about 600 has even more attractions to draw people to its quaint digs. […]
Saint John’s Bible, church design highlight visit to Minnesota’s St. John’s University
With hundreds of versions of the Bible having been published in more than 2,000 languages, it might seem unlikely that someone could create a new version. Yet, St. John’s University […]
Inner Rail adds to Omaha’s culinary scene
Maintaining ties to the area’s horse racing history, the Inner Rail Food Hall opened its doors in October at Aksarben Village. The highly-anticipated restaurant concept joins Omaha’s culinary scene while […]
Iowa’s wilderness – Enjoy tranquility and nature at Iowa State Parks’ Five Ridge Prairie
If you’re a fan of hiking or just enjoy tranquility, then a visit to Five Ridge Prairie in northwest Iowa is perfect for you. A lone one-room cabin sits high […]
The Monster Club scares up fun in Omaha’s Old Market
As you enter the restaurant and approach the host stand, you’re as likely to be greeted by the Wolfman as you are a host. Horror fans have found a new […]
Stagecoach rides, wine and great BBQ highlight visit to Olathe, Kansas
From the days of yesteryear to impressive public art, Olathe shows why it’s a popular area to visit on the Kansas side of the Kansas City metro area. Toss in […]
Caffeine attack: Sampling some of Omaha’s best coffee on Caffeine Crawl
Making the perfect cup of coffee is an art. Or, so it seems when learning about what baristas do in creating the unique flavors we enjoy. Even a “plain” cup […]
Ongoing love affair: Why Grand Forks is one of our favorite places to visit
The fun thing about loving a city is getting to explore it during different seasons of the year. For me, Grand Forks, ND, is one of those places. I was […]