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Astride the Great Plains with homey (and affordable), corn-fed appeal, Cornhusker State highlights include historic sights of the Pony Express, Lewis & Clark, & more; wineries & other agritourism; ethnic festivals; & city scenes of Omaha & 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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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...
Suella Hanlon July 20, 2011 at 1:50am

And that poet is Tricia Beem with the CVB in Grand Island--a woman thoroughly devoted to promoting the state of Nebraska. She even did a poetry reading of her works at The Hanlon House B&B in Scottsbluff!
Ed Wetschler June 23, 2010 at 6:08pm

Quite a fine quote. It certainly applies to my experience.