When it comes to world records, Nebraska is an old pro. Our incredible state is full of famous record holders—including many of the “World’s Largest Things”. We have everything from the world’s largest ball of stamps to the largest time capsule, each with their own interesting story. We rounded up […]
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14 Stunning Views You’ll Only Find in Nebraska
Over the years, Nebraska has garnered a reputation as a “fly-over state” full of cornfields and uninteresting pastures. But we’re here to crush that misconception—because the Cornhusker State is so much more. Sure, we do have our fill of cornfields, but our amazing state also features incredible rock formations, breathtaking […]
18 Movies and TV Shows Based in Nebraska
While there are many inconveniences of social distancing, there have been some positives. Mainly that it’s given us the chance to catch up on our favorite podcasts, books, television shows and movies! If that’s you too, and you’re looking for something new to watch, we’ve got a list of our […]
11 Beaches Within a Short Drive From Omaha
We know—the word “beach” isn’t normally associated with Nebraska. But it should be! Nebraska is actually full of large waterways like lakes, ponds and rivers that offer soft sandy beaches ripe for exploring. To prove it to you, we rounded up a handful that are just a short drive from […]
Small Towns in Nebraska Worthy of a Day Trip
Home to rolling hills, vast grasslands and historical treasures, Nebraska is an amazing place to get away. While we love living in Omaha, sometimes it’s nice to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Luckily, there are several adorable small towns just a few hours from Omaha that you […]
Visiting Nebraska On a Budget
Looking for somewhere to spend your next holiday but are limited when it comes to your budget? That may not be such a bad thing. After all, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to enjoy yourself. The state was once called the Great American Desert, but Nebraska […]
18 Essential Historic Landmarks Around Eastern Nebraska, Mapped
Nebraska is known for its vast and beautiful prairies, an incredible food scene, the friendliest people around, and a low cost of living — but our amazing state is also bursting with history. There are more than 500 historic sites around Nebraska that are waiting to share the stories of […]
12 Crazy Guinness World Records Held in the State of Nebraska
In our opinion, Nebraska is a pretty fantastic place. It’s an amazing place to live, you’ll never run out of things to do and, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, we’re also home to some pretty impressive feats! That’s right, many people in our beloved state hold world […]
9 Books from Nebraskan Authors You Should Read This Winter
There is nothing better on a snowy day than curling up with a good book next to a crackling fire and getting lost in a story. And, because Nebraska is full of creative and talented authors, we won’t be running out of fantastic page-turners any time soon! To help you […]
9 Life-Changing Things You Didn’t Know Were Invented in Nebraska
Nebraska is known for its picturesque prairies, top-notch culinary scene, low cost of living and friendly people — but it’s also quite the innovation center. So many life-changing creations originated within our state lines, from the tasty Reuben sandwich to the highly useful chairlift design used by ski resorts around […]