While Omaha isn’t known as a hiking destination, that doesn’t mean we still aren’t home to our fair share of hiking trails! Omaha just happens to be surrounded by beautiful bluffs, rolling hills, peaceful lakes and sparkling rivers—each offering a variety of trails for you to explore. And because we have […]
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10 Patriotic Fourth of July 2021 Events in the Omaha Area
It’s almost time to celebrate America’s birthday! Our community takes this holiday very seriously, hosting multiple fireworks shows and tons of fun, family-friendly events leading up to the big day. We rounded up some of our favorite happenings in Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln and the surrounding areas this year to help […]
A Guide to Nebraska’s National and State Parks
While over the years, Nebraska has garnered a reputation as a “fly-over state” full of cornfields and uninteresting pastures, our amazing state really is so much more. In fact, did you know that Nebraska is home to five national parks? Or that we also lay claim to more than 50 state […]
12 Things You Should Do In Council Bluffs This Summer
Warm breezes, green grass, ice cream and the smell of sunscreen—summer is on its way, and we couldn’t be more excited! While Council Bluffs, Iowa may not be everyone’s idea of a “summer destination,” it should be! CB is home to some fantastic parks, lakes, festivals, farmers’ markets and more, making it the perfect place to enjoy some spectacular […]
Where to Stay, Eat and Play in Omaha During the 2021 Olympic Swim Trials
After being rescheduled due to COVID-19 in 2020, the Summer Olympics are finally happening in Tokyo this year! While we love watching all the events—from tennis to rowing to skateboarding—we are particularly interested in swimming, mostly because Omaha plays a big part in that Olympic sport. That’s right, Omaha, Nebraska is home […]