Boneyard Creation Museum: Day 14 #DetourNebraska Challenge
Although Nebraska does have several fun, quirky museums, normally science centers are saved for larger cities. To have a museum with information about genetics, biology, [...]
Nebraska National Forest in Halsey: Day 13 #DetourNebraska Challenge
On our trip up to Northwest Nebraska several years ago, we passed on the edge of Halsey. I could see the trees off in the [...]
Tekamah Murals: Day 10 #DetourNebraska Challenge
On the eastern edge of Nebraska lies a small town that I am not sure I would have discovered except for a detour. On our [...]
A Tale of two Nebraska churches: Day 8 #DetourNebraska Challenge
All week I have been giving you previews of the some of the places that are featured in my Detour Nebraska book. In addition, I [...]
Indian Cave State Park: Day 7 #DetourNebraska Challenge
One of the prettiest places in Nebraska is found in the Southeast corner of the state. With rolling hills, a myriad of trees and miles [...]
Brenna: My Friend Along for the Ride – Day 6 #DetourNebraska Challenge
I always read book dedications. Now that I have written my own book, I really like to take notice of who the author is appreciating. [...]
Clay County Oregon Trail Marker: Day 5 #DetourNebraska Challenge
I was taking the backroads because sometimes I get tired of the Interstate. We were traveling from Hastings to Aurora using Highway 6 to Highway [...]
Wildlife Safari Park: Day 4 #DetourNebraska Challenge
While the name did intrigue me, I must confess that I drove by the sign for the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari Park [...]
Springfield Drug: A Nostalgic Stop on Day 3 #DetourNebraska Challenge
Almost halfway between the south edge of Omaha and the south edge of Lincoln you will find Springfield Drug. With the feeling of an Apothecary [...]
Nebraska City-Kearney Cutoff Marker near Denton – Day 2 #DetourNebraska Challenge
I do like taking shortcuts. In fact, due to a cross country jaunt across gravel this morning to try to make it to my class [...]