There's no way this short post can do justice to one of the top 5 zoos in the world, but I'll give a glimpse into the magic so you know what to expect when you're near Omaha, Nebraska so you can visit Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Being a big enthusiast for well-run … [Read more...] about A Day & Late Night At Henry Doorly Zoo In Omaha, NE
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Omaha Dog Bar: A Great Place To Sit & Stay
The first time we found a dedicated Dog Bar was Bark & Brew in Green Bay, WI. I loved it! Dogs, dog puns, snacks, drinks!? What's not to love? We then had fun at Fetch Bar & Grill in Wichita, KS, although that's sadly since closed. Well Omaha Dog Bar brought back … [Read more...] about Omaha Dog Bar: A Great Place To Sit & Stay
Matchstick Marvels Truly Is A Marvel
Iowa is full of quirky roadside attractions, but the most impressive one we visited was Matchstick Marvels in Gladbrook. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much of it. I'd seen online that Matchstick Marvels features sculptures created by Patrick Acton using matchsticks, so I … [Read more...] about Matchstick Marvels Truly Is A Marvel
1 Week In Iowa City – Here’s What We Did
After spending a week in Des Moines, IA, Shae and I moved on to another city in Iowa for a week - Iowa City itself. Iowa City seemed to primarily be a college town and didn't have as many attractions as some other places. However, it was within a short driving distance of … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Iowa City – Here’s What We Did
1 Week In Lincoln, NE & 1 Week In Des Moines, IA – Here’s What We Did
After an awesome week staying in Broken Bow, NE at Kinkaider Brewing Co, Shae, Truffles and I moved on to Lincoln, NE for a week. After that we headed on to Des Moines, IA for another week. We were both busy doing non-road trip related stuff for that fortnight. Shae flew back … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Lincoln, NE & 1 Week In Des Moines, IA – Here’s What We Did
An Amazing Stay At Kinkaider Brewing Co In Broken Bow, NE
When searching online for things to do in Nebraska, I came across a brewery that was seemingly in the middle of nowhere called Kinkaider Brewing Co. I happened to click through to their website and I'm incredibly glad I did because I saw that not only do they have a brewery in … [Read more...] about An Amazing Stay At Kinkaider Brewing Co In Broken Bow, NE
1 Week In Hay Springs, NE – Here’s What We Did
After spending a week in Scottsbluff, NE, we drove northeast 1.5 hours to the small city of Hay Springs. Hay Springs has a population of fewer than 600 people, so it might seem strange that we chose to stay there for a week. However, there were a few attractions nearby that we … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Hay Springs, NE – Here’s What We Did
Visiting Carhenge In Alliance, NE
After spending a week in Scottsbluff, NE, we moved on to Hay Springs, NE for a week. Along the way was the small city of Alliance, so we made a stop there to visit its big attraction - Carhenge. If you've never heard of it, Carhenge is a quirky roadside attraction - a replica … [Read more...] about Visiting Carhenge In Alliance, NE
Scotts Bluff National Monument: History, Hiking & Hairy Weather
Our first stop in Nebraska was Scottsbluff, a city on the western side of the state near its border with Wyoming. The city is perhaps best known as being the home of Scotts Bluff National Monument, a notable landmark along the Oregon Trail. That's not a typo by the way - the … [Read more...] about Scotts Bluff National Monument: History, Hiking & Hairy Weather
Upper Antelope Canyon In 20 Photos
Back in April, Shae and I took my parents to Lower Antelope Canyon when they joined us on our road trip for a month. We'd also wanted to visit Upper Antelope Canyon, but those tours seemed to be in much higher demand as there wasn't any availability for the Upper portion while … [Read more...] about Upper Antelope Canyon In 20 Photos