Chimney Rock: Symbolizing Nebraska to the Pioneers
Chimney Rock is considered a Western wonder. Back then, they were traveling through Nebraska Territory to reach a far off land. Chimney Rock was a [...]
The Capitol: A Nebraska Masterpiece
Truly the Nebraska Capitol is one of my very favorite places across the whole state. Why it has taken me a year to feature Nebraska's [...]
Monday Memories: Riverview Pool’s Part in Omaha’s Zoo
How places come to be is always interesting to me. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo definitely has a history! First there was a park formed [...]
Mayhew Cabin: Nebraska’s Underground Railroad Starting Point
Since Nebraska became a state after the Civil War had ended, I thought that slavery did not play a part in the state. But Nebraska's [...]
Stopping Slavery in Nebraska: Nebraska City and the Mayhew Cabin
Built with stacked logs, the snug cabin is certainly not much to look at. Looking at the interior, comfortably housing one person almost seems like [...]
Friday Flashback: Lincoln’s Early Architecture (Book Review)
Note: Unable to read the full review right now? Please skip to the end to find out about the special event happening in Lincoln TOMORROW [...]
Flashback Friday: National Donut Day & Celebrating in Nebraska
This is one of my family's favorite holidays. Besides Christmas and Easter of course and Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. Maybe I should just say, [...]
Friday Flashback: The Celebration: University Place City Hall to Lux Center for the Arts in Lincoln
A birthday party for a building? Perhaps this is not commonplace. Yet as you learn the story behind the grand place, you might just understand [...]
Lux Center: Arts for the Community
Gallery. Studio. Workshop. Display Area. Museum. Boutique & Gift Shop. Gathering Place. All of these describe the Lux Center for the Arts. And that is [...]
Lindbergh Learns in Lincoln (to Fly)
I love to find unexpected places! This one I discovered when my husband and I were dating 15 years ago. Walking a few miles was [...]