Nebraska

Astride the Great Plains with homey (and very affordable), corn-fed appeal, Cornhusker State highlights include historic sights of the Pony Express, Lewis and Clark, and more; wineries and other agritourism; ethnic festivals; and city scenes of Omaha and Lincoln.

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An esteemed trio of Omaha chefs cooks Omaha Steaks

I recently had the opportunity to attend the “Visit Omaha Steak Lover’s Virtual Media Tour” with fellow International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) members. This informative webinar was sponsored by Omaha Steaks and hosted by Tracie McPherson, director of communications for Visit Omaha (the Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau). Three highly regarded local chefs shared their tips and techniques on how to cook the perfect steak – using steaks from the venerable Omaha Steaks…

the Lincoln Highway's 100th anniversary

Lincoln Highway display at the Joliet Historical Museum If you live anywhere along the Lincoln Highway you probably are aware that this year marks its 100th anniversary. It was the first paved coast to coast highway, an idea conceived by a man named Carl G. Fisher, an automobile and racing enthusiast who built the Indianapolis Speedway...read complete post

Sanhill Crane Migration

I was just in the Kearney/Grand Island area last week for the Sanhill Crane Migration, really an amazing event. If any one is planning on going, I've got tips. There are certainly free/public viewing areas, but for as little as $25 you can access the blinds at the Rowe Nature Sanctuary and get much closer along with some valuable education about the crane migration.

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Jordan Simon October 24, 2024 at 10:12pm

Apart from an unusually tight Senate race and the attempted hanky panky in trying to jigger the state´s traditional approach to the Electoral College, Nebraska has figured more prominently in the 2024 elections because vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz was born and spent more than half his life there. And here the food and drink website TastingTable.com introduces us to Walz´ favorite eatery in Lincoln, and its "Runza" sandwich, which has become a beloved staple throughout the state: https://www.tastingtable.com/1648537/tim-walz-favorite-nebraska-res...
Helen Brown September 25, 2024 at 1:43pm

Fall foliage in Nebraska? Check it out: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/trip-ideas/nebraska/fall-foliage-ro...

Take A Beautiful Fall Foliage Road Trip To See Nebraska Autumn Colors

Nebraska’s Heritage Highway offers the best fall colors with scenic drives showcasing the state’s natural
David Paul Appell August 31, 2024 at 11:23am

Come spring, the cranes are flying in Nebraska, and AFAR has the spectacle near the town of Kearny on its list of 52 U.S. under-the-radar "incredibles": https://www.afar.com/magazine/incredible-places-to-visit-in-the-u-s

52 Unexpected Places to Go in the USA

We find trip inspiration in every state (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.), from sprawling rainforests and contemporary art museums to Black-own…
Barbara Necker July 31, 2024 at 8:08pm

I´d of course heard of the Ashland in Oregon, but this one sounds like a real charmer, too! https://www.midwestliving.com/travel/nebraska/ashland-nebraska-itin...
José Balido February 29, 2024 at 4:12pm

I did not know about this slogan, but - really. Lets hope the tourism sages of Omaha can do better for the new one: https://www.wowt.com/2024/02/06/nebraskas-not-everyone-tourism-slog...

Nebraska’s ‘not for everyone’ tourism slogan being phased out

A tourism slogan some have called divisive is going away.
Max Pesling January 20, 2024 at 2:33pm

A nice round-up of Omaha´s best of the best: https://www.tripsavvy.com/top-things-to-do-in-omaha-5185800
Helen Brown November 12, 2023 at 6:56pm

Who knew there was so much adventure to be had in Nebraska? https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-a...

5 Ways Nebraska Will Surprise You

Here’s a little-known secret: the Cornhusker State is full of untapped adventure
Jordan Simon October 9, 2023 at 3:13pm

These days you find wineries in surprising places, indeed, and a pretty good wine site I follow has pinpointed nearly a dozen good ´uns in the Cornhusker State: https://coastalwinetrail.com/nebraska-wineries/

11 Best Wineries in Nebraska to Visit 2023 - Coastal Wine Trail

Hot summers and cold winters shortly describe the climate of Nebraska, which makes it challenging for winemakers and viticulturists. Although grapevi…
David Paul Appell June 5, 2023 at 12:05pm

My adopted family is of largely Czech heritage, and as it happens, for whatever reason Nebraska is one of the U.S. states (along with Texas) with the highest profile Czech heritage - apparently its single biggest ethnic group, at around 6 percent. More info: http://www.nebraskaczechs.org/about_us

Nebraska Czechs - About
David Paul Appell January 7, 2023 at 2:13pm

USA Today just came out with a list of Omaha's top ten - pretty cool! https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/10best/2023/01/05/10-really-co...