Railroad town welcome sign with vintage wooden frame, greenery, and historical year 1895.

Step Into the Past at the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island, NE

Step into the past at the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island, Nebraska—where prairie life, quirky artifacts, and a town frozen in 1895 come alive. From walking the streets of Railroad Town to peeking behind the scenes at antique quilts and Victorian hair art (yes, really), this solo-friendly stop is a history lover’s dream. Add air conditioning and a few surprises, and you’ve got yourself a road trip worth journaling about.

Relaxing woman floating on a lake in Norfolk, Nebraska, enjoying a summer day with a green inflatable tube. Scenic waterway surrounded by lush trees offers a peaceful Midwest outdoor adventure.

Tubing in Norfolk, Nebraska: A Midlife Adventure Worth Taking

What happens when a midlife woman grabs a paddle, a GoPro, and a whole lot of courage and hops into a river tube in Nebraska? Chaos, laughter, and life lessons float to the surface. Join me on a tubing trip through Norfolk’s Whitewater Park where I got sunburned, stuck in a loop (literally), and reminded myself that we’re never too old to try something new.