We are delighted to feature this adventure story from talented Nebraska writer and children's book author Lindsay Nolan. While traveling with young children can be challenging (and embarrassing), the beauty of the journey always shines through. By Lindsay Nolan Hand in hand, I led three-year-old Henry into the Bayard rest stop bathroom as he resisted and pulled on my arm. … [Read more...]
Find Great Destinations With Nebraska Passport
With more than 42 Nebraska Passport stops completed, the Frahm family of Gretna is determined to visit 28 more destinations before September 30 to finish the popular statewide tourism challenge. The Frahms (Shane and Lexie and their two children) have joined more than 47,000 other travelers participating in the 2018 Nebraska Passport challenge, which encourages travelers to … [Read more...]
50 Fun Things to Do With Kids This Summer in Nebraska
School is out for most Nebraska children, which means that technically summer has started! Ice cream, outdoor fun and family time come to mind when I think of summer. It's time for lazy days by the pool, cool summer nights eating popcorn and watching fireworks at a baseball game and camping or fishing at my favorite lake! Here's a list of some great ideas for more family fun … [Read more...]
Affordable Summer Family Vacations Within Driving Distance From Nebraska
I once asked my daughter to describe me in three words. Here’s what she said: Trippish, in meaning that I like to go on trips. Amazing. (She is sweet, sometimes!) Stressful, as in I get stressed a lot. (She knows me well.) Planner. She couldn’t stop at three. Yes, I can do without fancy shoes, jewelry or manicures (well, most of the time), but I love to … [Read more...]
Nebraska Ice-Skating Rinks Provide Winter Family Fun
Figure skating is my favorite part of the Winter Olympics. I remember as a child watching Katarina Witt glide her way to a gold medal and Scott Hamilton performing his amazing backflip on the ice. I always wanted to skim across the ice like the Olympic athletes, but there were few dedicated places to ice skate while growing up in rural Nebraska in the 1980s – except for … [Read more...]