As a kid, I was always fascinated with trains. I’ve enjoyed touring Union Station in downtown Ogden or visiting Golden Spike National Historical Park in northern Utah. But my first visit to a full-on, active railyard was during a summer road trip through the Midwest with my wife. We stopped at the Golden Spike Tower…
While planning a road trip through the Midwest, I was asking around for things to do in Nebraska. A friend recommended the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, Nebraska. I’ve visited several aerospace museums and love wandering their collection of aircraft and military history, so we made a stop. It was fantastic, and…
Did you know that Kool-Aid (the powder you use to make the delicious sugary drink) was invented in Hastings, Nebraska? You can learn all about the history of Kool-Aid, along with board games, video games, wildlife, guns, living on the frontiers of America and much more at the Hastings Museum. The Hastings Museum is a…
Have you ever been horseback riding? Up until a few weeks ago, I’d never been on a horse. But now that I’ve ridden a horse, does that make me a City Slicker? Probably not. But if you’re looking to go horseback riding in Nebraska, here’s a rundown on our experience so you can book your…
As we planned a road trip through the Midwest this summer, we were looking for fun things to see and do. Most activities involved museums or historical sites. But we found a hidden gem in the plains of Nebraska. Tanking involves climbing into a large, round metal tub and floating down a river. So we…
