Anchorage: Sharing the stories of Alaska Natives
As the drummers create a slow, rhythmic beat on their handheld drums, a small group of dancers wearing tribal regalia move, using their bodies and arms to tell a story […]
Zoo on the prairie: Salina’s zoo is home to unique animals and exhibits
Salina’s Rolling Hills Zoo could have been the inspiration for the book and movie “We Bought a Zoo.” Starting as a barn to keep Belgian horses, it eventually grew to […]
Spurs that jingle jangle – Exploring Cheyenne’s boot art & more
These boots are made for…art? With more than 35 boots scattered around town, Cheyenne, Wyoming, shares its history and culture through a public art campaign using eight-foot-tall boots decorated by […]
Columbus, Ohio: Exploring ‘Flavortown’ one morsel at a time
Whether it was a serious effort or tongue-in-cheek humor, more than 115,000 people signed an online petition in 2020 to change the name of Columbus, Ohio, to Flavortown. The serious […]
Heartbeat of life: ‘Voices of the Drum’ shares story of Osage Nation in Wichita
The rhythmic sounds echo toward the sky, guiding dancers in the circle, with each pulsating drumbeat. Drum groups are the soul of Native American powwows. But the drum is more […]
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 […]
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 […]