by Kurt | Jul 15, 2023 | Nebraska, Places, Travel
Kurt & Jenny at Kellers Pharmacy in Ponca For decades, my family has found solace in the tranquil embrace of Ponca State Park, nestled in the heart of Ponca, Nebraska. A cherished tradition since the mid-1970s, this past June we embarked on a journey 115 miles...
by Kurt | Jan 30, 2022 | Bars, Nebraska, Places
Library Pub, owner Mark Smith seated at left OMAHA, NEBRASKAVISITED ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022 Over the years I have heard many friends talk about Library Pub in northwest Omaha. Friday night Jenny and I wanted to try somewhere we hadn’t been, so we booked an Uber to...
by Kurt | Nov 12, 2021 | Bars, Nebraska, Places
Duffy’s Tavern in Lincoln, Nebraska Duffy’s Tavern LINCOLN, NEBRASKAVISITED ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021 Similar to the Sandhill Cranes going to Kearney, I migrate to Lincoln on occasion to roost at my old college bar, Duffy’s Tavern. There’s...
by Kurt | Nov 5, 2021 | Nebraska, Places, Restaurants
Bob’s Bar & Grill in Martinsburg, Nebraska Bob’s Bar & Grill MARTINSBURG, NEBRASKAVISITED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021 On our way to Ponca State Park, Jenny and I stopped for lunch at a bar & grill I have heard about many times, but had not yet...
by Kurt | Oct 29, 2021 | Nebraska, State Parks, Things to Do
Horse-drawn wagon rides, trick-or-treating and a chili feed will highlight the new Haunted Halloween festivities at Fort Robinson State Park on Saturday, Oct. 30. The activities will occur at the park’s Soldier Creek Campground near U.S. Highway 20 from 4:30-7 p.m....
by Kurt | Oct 15, 2021 | Nebraska, Travel
With crops being harvested and deer breeding season in full swing, deer are more common and active now than any time of the year. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission offers the following tips to help drivers avoid deer/vehicle collisions and reduce the risk of...
