Disclaimer: Thanks to Visit Roseville for sponsoring this post and the July Midwest Travel Twitter Chat. All opinions and views are ours. Roseville, Minnesota, is perfectly positioned close to it all, next to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Make it your base for the upcoming Minnesota State Fair Aug. 24 – Sept. 4, […]
Editor’s Note: Nebraska is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2017. As the state observes its sesquicentennial, we are revisiting some of the state’s attractions. Today, we take a look at Bryson’s Air Boat Tours in Fremont… The Platte River in Nebraska has long been described as “a mile wide and an inch deep.” It’s […]
A Washington farmer gives new meaning to the phrase “time to slop the hogs.” Instead of hogs, Ray Strom and his wife Joey head out every day to feed kangaroos. And wallabies. And wallaroos. Toss in some alpacas, llamas and emus, and you have yourself a picture of life on the farm – the Outback […]
They gathered from all regions of the universe, some traveling light years just to say they participated in one of Earth’s rare moments. Some wanted to spot an acclaimed alien or two. Thousands of beings embarked on to the concourse of the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, for the third annual O Comic Con. […]
Located a few minutes from downtown Davenport, Nahant Marsh provides visitors the serenity one finds with nature. The wetlands allow people to view wildlife and walk trails among beautiful trees and plants. As we walked along the trails with our guide Amy, she randomly pointed out items, such as insects Lisa and I couldn’t see […]
In the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” we never really know Dorothy Gale’s hometown. All we know is that she’s from Kansas. Well, apparently, those ruby slippers at the end of the movie took her home to Wamego, Kansas. Or, at least that’s the story Wamego city residents might tell you. Wamego is home to […]
Everyone has a story to tell, and celebrities love sharing theirs with fans…at least at comic cons. Celebrities who attend comic conventions know their fans and appreciate them. And, you can see a side of them you had no idea existed because we see them on the big screen on television shows. Possibly the biggest […]
Strawtown Koteewi Park is a short drive from Indianapolis in Hamilton County’s Noblesville. It’s chock full of options to find your sense of outdoor adventure. From hiking trails and a natural history center and archaeological center to archery, horseback riding and fun in the treetops, you’re bound to find something to interest your group. Koteewi […]
Comic con season is well underway. The Midwest has seen its share of large and small conventions. Hundreds of conventions based on comic books, sci fi and horror movies, television series and games are being hosted throughout the United States, including dozens in the Midwest. We plan to attend a few this year. We will […]
Spending a weekend in Santee, Nebraska, at our tribe’s annual powwow, I was reminded of the patriotism Native Americans share with their fellow citizens. Statistically, Native Americans serve in the military at a higher rate than other groups. Despite a history with government and fellow Americans that borders on hatred, Native Americans have served alongside their […]
