Santa Fe, New Mexico, Historic Preservation, Tour, Tour Guide, History, New Mexico History, U.S. History, Fun, Educational, Cathedrals, Churches, Oldest House, Architecture, Hotels, Restaurants, Santa Fe Plaza, Meow Wolf, Museums, Art, Art Galleries, Canyon Road, Shops, Shopping, Gifts, Artists, Culture, Santa Fe Trail, Private Tour, Christian Saiia, Botanical Garden, Tourism, Unique Deanna Etherington Santa Fe, New Mexico, Historic Preservation, Tour, Tour Guide, History, New Mexico History, U.S. History, Fun, Educational, Cathedrals, Churches, Oldest House, Architecture, Hotels, Restaurants, Santa Fe Plaza, Meow Wolf, Museums, Art, Art Galleries, Canyon Road, Shops, Shopping, Gifts, Artists, Culture, Santa Fe Trail, Private Tour, Christian Saiia, Botanical Garden, Tourism, Unique Deanna Etherington

A Superb Storytelling Tour in Santa Fe

In October 2024, I went to Albuquerque, New Mexico and crossed an item off my bucket list by attending the International Balloon Fiesta. I spent a few extra days in the Albuquerque area and took a side trip to Santa Fe, which was about an hour away from the AirBnb I was staying in. Santa Fe was exceptional and the tour I booked through Airbnb Experiences was the “icing on the cake,” so to speak. Tour Santa Fe with me in this blog post!

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First Americans Museum, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Native Americans, Tribes, Tribal Nations, History, Leadership, Stories, Tradition, Stereotypes, Artwork, Creativity, Way of Life, Values, Educational, Must See, Well Done, Informative, Respect, Heritage Deanna Etherington First Americans Museum, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Native Americans, Tribes, Tribal Nations, History, Leadership, Stories, Tradition, Stereotypes, Artwork, Creativity, Way of Life, Values, Educational, Must See, Well Done, Informative, Respect, Heritage Deanna Etherington

A Visit to Oklahoma City’s First Americans Museum

Did you know November is Native American Heritage Month? In honor of that distinction, I’m writing about a wonderful and informative museum in Oklahoma City called the First Americans Museum. Oklahoma City is beautiful and well worth a trip and the First Americans Museum is a “must visit” attraction while you are there!

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Omaha, Lauritzen Gardens, Botanical Garden, Garden, Displays, Halloween, Creepy, Educational, Plants, Flowers, Inventive, creativity, Beautiful, Must See, Special Exhibit Deanna Etherington Omaha, Lauritzen Gardens, Botanical Garden, Garden, Displays, Halloween, Creepy, Educational, Plants, Flowers, Inventive, creativity, Beautiful, Must See, Special Exhibit Deanna Etherington

For a Spooky Good Time, Check Out the Wicked Plants Display at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha!

For a fun and informative Halloween activity, be sure to take in the Wicked Plants at Lauritzen Gardens from now until November 12. It’s super creative, fascinating, educational, spooky, and beautiful all at once! I DARE YOU to visit!!!

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Art Museum, Expansion, Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, Phillip G. Schrager Collection, Contemporary Art, Sculpture Garden, Children’s Areas, Classes, Tours, Light, Windows, Free Deanna Etherington Art Museum, Expansion, Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, Phillip G. Schrager Collection, Contemporary Art, Sculpture Garden, Children’s Areas, Classes, Tours, Light, Windows, Free Deanna Etherington

A Joyful Visit to the Newly Expanded Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha!

While Omaha has many new attractions and much to see, folks have been eagerly awaiting for the reopening of the newly expanded Joslyn Art Museum! I have been one of those people. The Joslyn has been closed for more than two years and I have dearly missed it. When the museum reopened in early September, I made sure to visit the first week. Since then, I have visited two more times, enjoying different parts of the museum on each visit. Join me as we explore the new and improved Joslyn together!

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Seattle, aquarium, Seattle Aquarium, Waterfront, Washington, Ocean Pavilion, New Building, Tips, Attractions, Fish, Birds, Seals, Sea lions, Starfish, Sea creatures, Jellyfish, Touch tank, Fun for families, Coral, Crabs, Otter Deanna Etherington Seattle, aquarium, Seattle Aquarium, Waterfront, Washington, Ocean Pavilion, New Building, Tips, Attractions, Fish, Birds, Seals, Sea lions, Starfish, Sea creatures, Jellyfish, Touch tank, Fun for families, Coral, Crabs, Otter Deanna Etherington

See the Curious Creatures of the Sea at the Seattle Aquarium!

If you are fascinated by sea creatures, you will enjoy the Seattle Aquarium! I have been to the aquarium several times over the years and the facilities and exhibits improve every time I visit. Let me show you around!

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Omaha, Council Bluffs, Open Omaha, Places, Spaces, Free, One Weekend, August 3, August 4, Activities, Family Fun, Fun, Educational, Explore, Art, Culture, History, Sports, Learning, Outdoors, Conservation, Kids, Gardens, Architecture, Design, Theators, Music, Organizations, Galleries, Technology, Businesses, City-wide Deanna Etherington Omaha, Council Bluffs, Open Omaha, Places, Spaces, Free, One Weekend, August 3, August 4, Activities, Family Fun, Fun, Educational, Explore, Art, Culture, History, Sports, Learning, Outdoors, Conservation, Kids, Gardens, Architecture, Design, Theators, Music, Organizations, Galleries, Technology, Businesses, City-wide Deanna Etherington

See 70+ Places in the Omaha Metro for FREE THIS WEEKEND!

Well, Freebie fans, you are in luck! This weekend only (August 3 and 4) you can explore 70+ Omaha-Council Bluffs area spaces and places completely FREE! Let me repeat that - FREE!!! Is that awesome or what?!?

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Quilt Museum, Iowa Quilt Museum, Quilts, Quilting, Art, Artwork, Fabric Art, Special Exhibits, Winterset Deanna Etherington Quilt Museum, Iowa Quilt Museum, Quilts, Quilting, Art, Artwork, Fabric Art, Special Exhibits, Winterset Deanna Etherington

Get Your Fabric and Art Fix at The Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset

Someday when I decide to slow down a bit, I want to learn how to quilt. I have said that for at least 20 years, so maybe someday I will actually do it. I just adore the artistic aspect of quilts. They are blank fabric canvases and you can create a thousand different masterpieces with them, depending on the pattern, the fabric and even the quilt stitch. The possibilities are endless. You can even tell a story with them, as folks did on the Underground Railroad.

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