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Wyatt Earp, tulip festival combine for fantastic day trip to Pella, Iowa

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Tiny Tim may have tiptoed through the tulips, but a western legend actually called the city of tulips home. Wyatt Earp lived in Pella, Iowa, for 14 years. His family […]

STL Culinary Tours fills appetites with St. Louis-area walking tours

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Can you imagine being called the best in your field? That would take a lot of determination, effort, and a little bit of luck. For Beth Heidrich, it’s a welcome […]

St. Louis Citygarden combines sculptures with botanical garden

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St. Louis’ Citygarden is described as an “oasis” in the heart of a major city. The park is a combination of a botanical garden and a sculpture walk. More than […]

Trains and more can be had at St. Louis Museum of Transportation

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The St. Louis Museum of Transportation should be called “Trains and more.” The museum is heavy on its train collection. It also offers a cool car collection, as well as […]

As Seen on TV: Omaha’s eCreamery is a sweet treat in Dundee neighborhood

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One of my favorite TV shows is “Shark Tank.” I love seeing the creative ideas come in front of the “Sharks” each week. Some ideas that look like they are shoe-ins […]

Fitz’s is ‘King of Root Beer’ in St. Louis

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St. Louis may be the home of the “King of Beer,” I think you can also call it home to the “King of Root Beer.” Fitz’s Root Beer offers some […]

Pizza, biking at Papillion’s SPIN! restaurant

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Have you ever fantasized about climbing Mt. Everest? Maybe swigging down a few pints at Oktoberfest? The founders of SPIN! Pizza wanted their pizza joint to be like an Italian […]

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo Omaha style

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Viva le Mexico! That chant can be heard loud and clear today, as Mexicans around the globe celebrate Cinco de Mayo (The Fifth of May), a major victory in a […]

May the Fourth be with you: Comic Con coming to Omaha area May 29-31

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A member of the original “Star Trek” crew will beam his way to the Omaha Metro area for the first (annual?) Omaha Comic Con convention May 29-31. The three-day festival […]

Taking in Mark Twain’s Hannibal

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Mark Twain penned some of the greatest novels in American history. His most famous stories related to the goings-on along the Mississippi River. “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “The […]

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