It is a universal truth that food tastes better outside. And now that restaurants are fully opening up again, mask mandates are being lifted, and more and more people are getting vaccinated—we can’t wait to start participating in our favorite summer ritual: eating on restaurant patios. We rounded up our favorite local spots in Council Bluffs—complete with cool […]
Archery tag, axe throwing, soccer bowling—unusual and strange sports are all the rage these days, with arcades and studios dedicated to these “extreme” sports popping up all over Omaha lately. In addition to being great ways to spend an afternoon or full-day, these activities make for excellent date night ideas, family reunion […]
Over the past few years, we’ve seen more and more people opting for the RV life. In fact, traveling full time has become a trend on social media, with many opting to build their own DIY campers in vans, school buses and even ambulances. If that sounds like you—welcome to Nebraska! We’ve crafted an […]
While we love living in Omaha, sometimes it’s nice to explore everything else Nebraska has to offer. And now that school is out and summer has begun, there’s nothing we’d rather do more than go on a road trip! If you’re looking for some fun places to peruse this season throughout […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Father’s Day is coming up quick! This year, the big day falls on Sunday, June 20th (so be sure to mark your calendars!). If you’re searching for fun things to do with the dad in your life during this upcoming holiday, we’ve rounded up a few ideas. Below, you’ll find a handful of exciting ways to spend Father’s Day […]