Do your weekend plans include hayrack rides, picking pumpkins, corn mazes and caramel apples? It will be a great weekend to enjoy one of the many great pumpkin patches in Nebraska. Download our 2018 Pumpkin Patch guide for full details on Nebraska pumpkin patches. If you are looking for pumpkin patches that won't break the budget, we've highlighted 14 attractions with lower … [Read more...]
29 Best Things To Do At The Nebraska State Fair
The Nebraska State Fair takes place August 24-Sept. 3 in Grand Island. With so much to do at the fair and so little time, we wanted to be sure you had a list of some of the best family-friendly activities at this year's fair. Don't miss the fun and the chance to make memories and be inspired at this year's event! Watch a Nebraska Beef Council live Cooking Show (Six Quick … [Read more...]
You Might Be a Nebraska 4-H Family if July Finds You …
It’s July in Nebraska. That means sweet corn, hot summer days and a trip to the county fair. And, if you are a 4-H member (or a 4-H parent), you might be … Waking up with the sunrise to feed hungry cows, pigs or sheep. Sewing the final seam in a pair of boxer shorts or driving to towns near and far seeking that perfect fabric to begin sewing a pair of boxer … [Read more...]
Lexi Larsen Brings Small-Town Nebraska Roots to Nashville Music Career
When Ogallala native Lexi Larsen was 4 years old, she performed her first national anthem in front of a crowd at a local rodeo. When she was 10, she told her mom she wanted to quit dance class and school and move to Nashville to pursue a career in country music like Shania Twain. Lexi’s mom, Davanne, of course, told her daughter she had to stay in school and helped her … [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...]