Mount Vernon Gardens: An Ode to George Washington in Omaha, Nebraska

Mount Vernon Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska delights visitors with a little bit of the magic of the gardens of Mount Vernon more than a thousand miles away. Since Mount Vernon is one of my favorite historic homes to visit, I definitely had a visit to Mount Vernon Gardens on my list to visit when in Omaha.

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Weekend Getaway in Omaha, Nebraska: Hiking Adventures, Tempting Food, Local Art and Charm

 Hiking Adventures, Tempting Food, Local Art and Charm in Omaha, Nebraska

Our road trip from Chicago to Omaha presented us with a fantastic long weekend getaway featuring nature, art, foodie finds, beer sampling, spectacular views and plenty of charm. Operation Omaha Getaway certainly provided us with the relaxing yet adventurous vacation we were looking for! Enjoy a little trip through our exploration of Omaha:

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Wandering the Wetlands of Omaha's Heron Haven Spotting a Wealth of Wildlife

 

Evening Walk at Heron Haven Delights With Wildlife Sightings

On a peaceful evening in Omaha, we adventured to the enchanting wetlands of  Heron Haven to scout for wildlife. Evening is one of my favorite times to be on the search for wildlife and our evening walk at Heron Haven did not disappoint!

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