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Walking the Two Rivers Trail to the Platte River (in Winter)

I set out for a peaceful walk along the Platte River at Two Rivers State Recreation Area with an audiobook in one ear โ€” but between eagle sightings and my yorkieโ€™s strong opinions about leaves, it turned into more of a guided adventure than a relaxing stroll.

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Autumn Stroll Along Walnut Creekโ€™s Golden Trail

A spontaneous hike at Walnut Creek Lake Trail in Papillion, Nebraska, offered beautiful autumn scenery, diverse wildlife, and quiet moments to reflectโ€”cherishing these last peaceful days before winter.

explore · Family/Motherhood/Military Life

Top Things to Do at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch This Autumn

Every fall, Lacy and her daughter love visiting Vala's Pumpkin Patch in Nebraska. It's their happy place filled with fun activities like haunted houses and corn mazes, plus apple picking. They cherish the time spent together enjoying nature, sweet treats, and the beauty of autumn. Family moments make it all worthwhile!

Family/Motherhood/Military Life

From Hawaii to Nebraska: Adjusting to the Cold Weather

Well, I must confess,ย I came to Nebraska for Christmas with a hidden agenda: to see how I respond to cold weather again. My husband retires from the Navy in a few years and we are talking more seriously about where we want to settle down for our "forever home." We both LOVE the idea of… Continue reading From Hawaii to Nebraska: Adjusting to the Cold Weather