Beyond Colorado ~ Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium ~ Henry Doorly Zoo~ Omaha Nebraska

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium

 

 

I've been fortunate to have the opportunity to visit the Omaha zoo

 

a number of times over the years, and was thrilled to hear

 

that they are now ranked the # 1 zoo in the nation.

 

Quite an accomplishment. 

 

A trip through the Scott Aquarium, well any aquarium for that matter,

 

is always a treat.  All the beautiful sea creatures fascinate me.

 

It makes me want to grow a mermaid tail and explore

 

the wonders of the deep blue sea.

 

 

Love, love, love  the aquarium at Omaha Zoo.

16Th Street Mall

 

16TH Street Mall

 

 

If you wish to feel the heartbeat of the city,

 

 

you must go down town.

 

Walk among all the tall buildings, along the 16th Street Mall.

 

There you will feel the heartbeat of the city.

 

The bustle, and the hustle

 

the jostle, and the hassle

 

of all the people.

 

It's a feeling one can only find in the heart of the city.

 

Chase some pigeons.

 

gaze at the Clock Tower.

 

ride a buffalo statue.

 

pass through elaborate doors of days gone by.

 

take a carriage ride.

 

so much fun in the heart of the city.

Harvey Gap State Park

Harvey Gap State Park

 

 

Swimming,

 

and fishing,

 

are the two

 

best things to do,

 

if you're headed to Harvey Gap state park.

 

It also has some nice picnic areas.

Eldorado Canyon State Park ~ Camping Hiking and Butterflies

 

 

 

Eldorado Canyon State Park

 

 

 

Camping beside a mountain stream is the image conjured in my mind at the mention of camping.  My first response to an invitation to go camping in Minnesota was "Oh you have mountains around here?"  not to diminish lake camping in the flatlands, but there's just something about roughing it next to a mountain stream.

 

One could spend hours playing,

 

 

wading,

 

or simply chucking stones, for want of a big splash.  It's simply divine.

 

Not to mention a good hike through the woods on a hot summer day.

 

Taking in some beautiful scenery.

 

Looking for butterflies or birds.

 

Did I mention the beautiful scenery. 

 

Eldorado Canyon is where I want to go on my next camping trip.

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave on Look Out Mountain Golden Colorado

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

 

 

Everyone loves stories of the wild west.

 

The wilder and crazier the better.

 

The Buffalo Bill Wild West Show told some pretty amazing ones.

 

One of his favorite places to look down over Denver, was Look Out Mountain.

 

So it comes as no surprise that he chose to be buried there.

 

Tiss a pretty impressive view.

The Cheese Cake Factory

The Cheese Cake Factory

 

I don't think I've ever had my fries served in a cup before.

 

 

Served with a delicious Cuban Sandwich.

 

 

And cheesecake!  One of the finest desserts ever made.

 

 

A favorite in my book to say the least.