did you know that

Nebraska...
is the birthplace of Arbor day?
the headquarters of Cabela's?
has a museum of military vehicles?
has a Robert Henri museum?
's exit ramps are always lit, and that the exit sign has listed how many miles till the next one?

there is a splendid mural right next to the 24th street exit in Omaha. I wanted to stop and take pictures. It was 5 or six huge towers that looked like they had once been part of a factory (storage facility?) painted with bright colors and designs.

also, there is a wilderness safari you can take right outside of Omaha. I missed it. Life-long regret.

Desoto Iowa, is the birthplace of John Wayne?
there is a 'Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area' in Iowa?

fascinating. I love traveling.