In + Around Omaha

The Omaha area has many options for outdoor hiking adventures year-round. Check out our Omaha Outdoor Adventure Guide for a few of our favorite spots right here in the heart of Omaha. Now we will take you a bit...

The Omaha Area has wonderful education options, but it can be a bit overwhelming to know where to start the research process when trying to decide on the best option for your family. If you’re planning to choose a...

The annual AppleJack Festival returns to Nebraska City, officially kicking off apple harvest season! This apple harvest celebration offers traditional fall fun for families, and this year's event will be spread over two weekends in September, beginning September 15th. From...

Friday, September 29th is National Coffee Day and if you ask me, no beverage deserves more praise!  I even wrote a haiku in honor of my favorite drink:

I love learning of new opportunities to help others within our local community…especially when I can attend a fun event and be part of something bigger at the same time! The Charity Beads of Courage is an arts-in-medicine program to benefit...

Let’s talk swim lessons. We don’t own a pool nor have a community pool we regularly attend. Even though we do swimming lessons one to two times a year, two of my three children do not know how to swim....

Nebraska, particularly Omaha, is known for "nice," generosity, and overall brotherly love. In this particular year, we've all been put through the wringer. Now is the time for us to show off our Nebraska Nice! This Tuesday, December 1st,...

There is just something about baby animals, and there are a handful of family farms in and around Omaha open for visitors. The spring is a great time to visit the farm for family friendly fun! Several nearby farms...

There’s nothing quite like the small of a fresh-cut Christmas tree. Whether you go to a farm and cut it down or get a live Christmas tree from a local nursery, here’s where to find a live Christmas tree...

I love getting the family out of the house and into nature. Nebraska has many fun spots for kids to explore. Here are my top four favorite spots to go for a hike around Omaha. 4 favorite hiking spots in...