Lincoln Children’s Zoo
by Erin Lenz Built for Speed: The Importance of the Cheetah Run There’s nothing quite like witnessing a cheetah run, and at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo you can. Lincoln Children’s Zoo is one of only...
Category: Children & Education
Life in the Past Lane
How Road Crews Help Unearth Nebraska’s Ancient Giants by Caroline Clements Morrill Hall is a destination for those who love fossils — especially mammoths and mastodons. For visitors to Morill Hall, seeing the ancient...
Discover LIncoln’s Unique Attractions & Tours
by Sriyani Tidball • photos by Tom Tidball From Underground Legends to Skating Lore and Art-Filled Streets, Lincoln Offers More Than Meets the Eye Lincoln, Nebraska, is a city that loves to surprise. Beyond its...
So much fun for Lincoln children
by Mary Friesen These are only some of the activities for children and families in Lincoln. Some were designed and built just for kids and some are fun for almost anyone. So if there are...
Lincoln’s Wild Side: Trails, Parks, and Outdoor Escapes
by Sriyani Tidball • photos by Tom Tidball Lincoln, Nebraska isn’t just a capital city — it’s a city built for the outdoors. With over 150 miles of interconnected trails and thousands of acres of...
PLAY LOUD !
at the Lincoln Children’s Museum by Ellie Charter At the Lincoln Children’s Museum, kids don’t need an inside voice. Here, play is meant to be LOUD, hands-on, messy, and imaginative. This space gives families a...
Gardens in Bloom: Lincoln’s Living Masterpieces
by Sriyani Tidball • photos by Tom Tidball Every season, Lincoln’s gardens quietly unfold their magic, inviting us to step out of the daily rush and into a world alive with color, texture, and tranquility....
Parks & Recreation
by Mary Kay Roth Play for All. That’s what Lincoln’s leaders want for the community’s children. Focusing on the goal of ensuring every single child has a place to play, inclusive playgrounds have become some...
Penguin Pal: A Hatchling’s Journey at the Lincoln Children’s ZOO
by Erin Lenz A new Humboldt penguin has joined the colony! On April 4, 2024, a female Humboldt penguin chick named Percy hatched at Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Percy is the second penguin chick to hatch...
Lincoln is a college town
by Rayna Collins Yes, it’s the state capital of Nebraska, but it’s also a college town — a big college town. Besides the University of Nebraska’s flagship school, many excellent smaller private and public colleges...
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