Olio in Iowa

Discover the Cornhusker State with Detour Nebraska

When it comes to planning a road trip, I’m always drawn to what makes a destination unique. As the fall turns into winter, I’m starting to plan my travel for the new year and Detour Nebraska: Historic Destinations & Natural Wonders has been the perfect resource.

Written by Gretchen Garrison, this new book focuses on all things Nebraska heritage. From the prairies to the Sandhills and the cities to the countryside, the Cornhusker state is full of manmade and natural treasures. Continue Reading…

Olio in Iowa’s 2016 Bucket List

2016 Bucket List

Unlike most new years, I started off 2016 in the midst of a road trip. Waking up in new cities and driving through more than a half dozen states when all was said and done definitely set the tone for all of the adventures I hope to have this year.

So in honor of the clean slate and (relatively) empty calendar that comes with a new year, I compiled a 2016 travel bucket list that includes some of the places, both near and far, I’m hoping to explore over the next 366 days!Continue Reading…