Fort Cody is a must in North Platte
Souvenirs and music highlighted our visit to the Fort Cody Trading Post in North Platte. A giant-sized Buffalo Bill sign welcomes visitors to the largest souvenir store in Nebraska. You […]
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North Platte’s Cody Park offers something for everyone
North Platte’s Cody Park offers something for everyone. Interested in camping? Check. Want to take kids to an amusement park? Check. Interested in seeing wildlife? Check. The park offers so […]
North Platte veterans memorial rivals best in nation
North Platte is home to one of the best military memorials in the United States. The 20th Century Veterans Memorial actually honors military members from before and after the 20th […]
Wild west show helps Nebraskaland Days celebrate 50th anniversary
Buffalo Bill Cody is credited with creating the “Wild West Show” concept. It combines rodeo and trick-riding skills in a circus atmosphere. In fact, some have credited Buffalo Bill with […]
North Platte offers more than western history
North Platte, Nebraska, embraces its western heritage. But, it offers much more. The city of nearly 25,000 sits almost exactly midway between Omaha and Denver, the two major cities in […]
Seeing College World Series game with daughter tops event’s activities
My oldest daughter, Steph, asked me if I wanted to go to a College World Series game with her. Who am I to say no to that? The CWS had […]
Hit a Home Run with #TeamScooter’s and CWS – Giveaway
This weekend starts one of the most exciting times of the year in Omaha – the College World Series. We love to try and catch at least one game if […]
Omaha Culinary Tours scores with chocolate and pastry tour
I love my daughters. They are great people. We were out of town recently, and they were interested in taking a chocolate/pastry tour with Omaha Culinary Tours. So, Stephanie and […]
Minions, music and celebrations cap great weekend in Omaha
Music, art, Italiana and even minions highlighted our weekend. We had a busy schedule this weekend with all the events taking place near downtown Omaha. The 40th Summer Arts Festival […]
Rick Springfield leads rockin’ night of nostalgia with concert
For a guy in his mid-60s, Rick Springfield has the energy of someone one-third his age. The Australian rocker led a trio of 1970s-80s acts at Council Bluffs’ Mid-America Center […]