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Three bronze statues—a standing batter holding a bat, a kneeling catcher with his mitt, and an umpire in a crouch—are arranged on a red carpet inside the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

This year, my parents, brother, and I took a much brighter and shorter road trip compared to last year. Hitting up Pikes Peak and the Grand Canyon was amazing, but essentially traveling the distance from New York City to Los Angeles to Las Vegas in under 10 days was extremely daunting and not exactly a relaxing vacation.

Instead, we set our sights on Kansas City and Omaha.

While it wasn’t the photogenic trip of last year, I got to knock Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska off the list I have yet to visit.

In Kansas City, we got to visit the Negro Leagues Museum, which is an absolutely must-visit for any baseball fan. While I grew up with a love for baseball, there was a lot that I didn’t know and that wasn’t told.

For example, there were black players on teams since the advent of the sport. Still, it was players like Cap Anson who spewed racist rhetoric and essentially pushed black players out until Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Also, Anson is somehow in the Baseball Hall of Fame despite the harm he caused.

There’s a whole lot of gold in that museum, and it should be on everyone’s list of places to go if you’re visiting Kansas City.

We also hit up Worlds of Fun on July 4 for an excellent (if hot) day at the amusement park.

We then travelled up to Omaha, visiting the Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Omaha Zoo, the Durham Museum, and exploring the Omaha area.

The Omaha Zoo is impressive, and I’ve been to the renowned Fort Worth Zoo several times. It’s a massive zoo with top-notch facilities and incredible exhibits. But I will warn you that it’s on the side of a bluff, and you start at the top of the bluff. Which means you then have to walk up the bluff, and probably when you’re tired and just want to get back to the car.

Also in the parking lot of the zoo is a memorial to old Rosenblatt Stadium, the former home of the Men’s College World Series. It’s now a small Wiffle Ball park with the original sign over the scoreboard and some seats from the stadium. As a fan of baseball and collegiate baseball, it was neat to visit this historic site.

Overall, it was a great vacation at a great time to get away from work for a week and a half.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

A novelty throne made of golden baseball bats with cutout cartoon heads of Satchel Paige and Buck O'Neil on the back, set against a blue backdrop for photo opportunities.
A wide shot of the "Field of Legends" exhibit at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, viewed through a chain-link fence. Life-sized bronze statues of players are positioned on an indoor baseball diamond.
A view of the "Field of Legends" exhibit from behind home plate, showing bronze statues of a catcher, a batter, and an umpire, with other players on the field and a scoreboard in the background.
A life-sized bronze statue of Negro Leagues founder Rube Foster stands in a museum exhibit. He is wearing a suit, tie, and cap. Behind him is a wall with a large "NEGRO LEAGUES" sign and framed documents.
A view from over the shoulder of a bronze statue of a baseball player, showing his number "10." The statue looks out onto the "Field of Legends" exhibit where other player statues are positioned on the indoor diamond.
An interior view of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, showing locker-style display cases with baseball uniforms and a separate glass case in the foreground containing a large trophy and vintage baseball cleats.
A museum exhibit dedicated to John "Buck" O'Neil at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, featuring a large graphic of him sliding into a base, a mannequin in his suit, and various trophies, plaques, a baseball glove, and other memorabilia in a display case.
A close-up shot of a bronze statue depicting a Negro Leagues baseball player looking down. In the background are colorful, vintage-style advertisements for drinks.
A bronze statue of a Negro Leagues player bent over at first base on the "Field of Legends" exhibit. Behind him are a scoreboard and vintage advertisement signs for "Muehlebach Beer" and "Referee Cigar."
The scoreboard for "The Randall B. Edeker Hy-Vee Field of Legends" at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, showing a score between the East and West teams. Below the scoreboard, a bronze statue of a player stands next to vintage advertisements.
A close-up photograph of a bronze statue of a smiling baseball player wearing a cap with the letter "H." In the soft-focus background are a scoreboard and a vintage "Muehlebach Beer" sign.
A bronze statue of a baseball player in an "Eagles" jersey stands in front of a distressed green wall featuring a painted vintage advertisement for "The Referee 5¢ Cigar."
A front-facing, chest-up view of a bronze statue of a Negro Leagues player wearing a Kansas City Monarchs cap, with the brightly lit "Field of Legends" scoreboard visible behind him.
Three bronze statues—a standing batter holding a bat, a kneeling catcher with his mitt, and an umpire in a crouch—are arranged on a red carpet inside the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
A wide, elevated view of the "Field of Legends" exhibit at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, showing the full indoor baseball diamond populated with life-sized bronze statues of players at various positions.
A perspective from just behind home plate in the "Field of Legends" exhibit, with the bronze statues of the catcher, umpire, and batter in the foreground and the rest of the players on the field in the background.
A museum wall displaying numerous vintage Negro Leagues baseball jerseys and caps, each enclosed in a clear protective case and mounted against a dark green background.
The exterior of the Kansas City Urban Youth Academy building, featuring a long, colorful mural of baseball and community scenes, viewed from across a large green lawn under a partly cloudy sky.

Council Bluffs

A close-up of an old-fashioned semaphore signal with red, amber, and green lights, set against the ornate architectural details of a classic brick and stone building.
A large, artistic sculpture, painted with vibrant blue city scenes, stands at the bottom of a grand staircase leading up to the entrance of a historic brick building.
Two ceremonial golden railroad spikes are displayed inside a glass museum case under warm lighting. One spike lies flat while the other is propped up at an angle.
A wide, ground-level view of a large circular fountain and its plaza. The central sculpture is actively spraying water, with trees and buildings in the background under an overcast sky.
A large fountain with a unique, spiraling metal sculpture shoots water into the air under a dramatic, cloudy sky, with lush green trees and a red brick building to the side.
A close-up, low-angle shot of a fountain's central sculpture against a deep blue sky with prominent white clouds, as water mists and sprays around its base.
A dynamic shot of a modern water fountain, with its intricate metal centerpiece framed by jets of water and a vibrant blue sky filled with white clouds.
A large, ornate water fountain with a central cone-shaped metal sculpture sprays water high into the air against a backdrop of a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
A sunny day at a public park fountain, which features a modern, multi-ringed sculpture at its center. Water arcs and shoots up around the sculpture, with buildings and trees visible in the background.
Water cascades over the brick tiers of a large fountain, with jets spraying towards a central abstract sculpture, all under a blue sky dotted with clouds.
The silhouette of a passenger airplane is seen from below as it flies across a vast blue sky, partially obscured by large, billowy white clouds.

Omaha Zoo

A small lizard with textured skin rests on a flat rock inside a warm, well-lit terrarium, surrounded by other layered stones.
A large, dark-scaled snake is coiled up on the floor of its glass terrarium, which is decorated with dry grass, rocks, and pine branches.
A small, dark-shelled turtle with yellow spots on its head pokes out from beneath the surface of murky water filled with large green leaves.
A lizard with a frilled neck sits proudly atop a wooden stump inside a glass enclosure, looking up towards a light source.
Several silver-bodied archerfish with black vertical stripes swim together in a well-lit aquarium that contains a submerged log and aquatic plants.
A yellow snake with brown splotches is curled up and resting on a rock within its enclosure, framed by the branches of a tree.
A dense patch of vibrant pink and purple coneflowers with prominent, spiky orange centers, set against a background of lush green foliage.
A bumblebee gathers pollen from the large orange center of a purple coneflower in a field of similar flowers.
A bumblebee rests on a vibrant purple coneflower, surrounded by other flowers in various stages of bloom against a soft-focus green background.
A wide, dark shot of a large aquarium exhibit, where a massive school of small fish glows under a deep blue light, swimming together against the curved back wall.
An abstract, motion-blurred photo of fish swimming in an aquarium, creating streaks of movement in the deep blue water, with two fish near the center slightly more in focus.
Two puffins with bright yellow beaks stand on a wet, rocky ledge next to the water in their enclosure, their reflections visible on the surface.
A view through a misty or water-splashed window into a puffin habitat, showing a puffin standing on a rocky ledge with a grassy bank behind it.
A Gentoo penguin stands on a rocky ledge next to the water in its habitat, with a larger colony of penguins gathered on the snowy rocks in the background.
A Gentoo penguin stands on an icy rock, squawking with its beak open and flippers spread wide, while other penguins are scattered in the background.
A group of king penguins stands on a rocky shore in their misty enclosure, with one preening its vibrant yellow and orange neck feathers.
A fluffy, dark gray penguin chick stands on a rock next to an adult penguin in a habitat filled with other penguins on a rocky landscape.
An underwater photograph of a purple starfish with white spots attached to a rock in a dark blue aquarium.
A vibrant underwater scene featuring a large, glowing green sea anemone surrounded by smaller pink and orange anemones on a colorful purple coral reef.
A motion-blurred photo of a bluish-grey unicornfish swimming through a colorful aquarium, with its distinctive horn and bright orange eye highlighted.
A fish with bold yellow and black horizontal stripes swims past a colorful coral reef in an aquarium tank.
A blurry, upward-looking shot of the underside of a large stingray as it swims overhead in a dark tank, showing the pattern of its gills and mouth that resembles a smiling face.
A large school of silvery fish swims in unison through the vast, deep blue water of an aquarium exhibit.
A rectangular aquarium filled with dozens of orange sea nettle jellyfish gracefully floating against a brilliant blue background.
An ethereal, close-up photograph of several translucent moon jellyfish glowing with a soft purple light as they drift through dark blue water.
A head-on photograph of a surgeonfish in an aquarium, showing its detailed facial patterns and bright yellow pectoral fins extended as it swims towards the camera.
A motion-blurred photograph of a powder blue tang fish swimming quickly, creating streaks of its vibrant blue and yellow colors.
The tentacles of an octopus, covered in visible white suckers, are seen curled at the entrance of a rocky cave in an aquarium tank under blue lighting.
A motion-blurred photo of a spotted eagle ray swimming, with its distinctive pattern of white spots on its dark wings visible as it glides through the water.
A cownose ray glides gracefully through the deep blue water of an aquarium, its wings curved in motion.
The interior of a large geodesic dome, with its geometric frame casting shadows across a vast, sloping hill of bright orange sand that mimics a desert landscape.
Inside a large geodesic dome, a Welwitschia plant with long, wide, strap-like leaves rests on the orange sand of a desert exhibit, with an identification sign next to it.
A fluffy bat-eared fox with large, prominent ears is curled up on orange sand, looking over its shoulder.
In an aviary, one white-headed buffalo weaver sits on a branch while another is captured in a blur of motion as it flies past, revealing a flash of orange on its underwings.
A white-headed buffalo weaver, a bird with a stark white head and a dark beak, perches on a bare branch inside an aviary with a chain-link fence background.
A close-up of a large, green succulent plant with thick, curving leaves growing in the sandy soil of an indoor desert exhibit, with rock formations in the background.
A red-billed hornbill is mostly hidden within a dense patch of tall, dry grass in a sandy habitat, with only its head and distinctive beak clearly visible.
A red-billed hornbill perches on a branch, partially obscured by tall, dry grass, while another colorful bird rests on a ledge above it.
A red-billed hornbill, a bird with a large, curved red beak and speckled feathers, is seen through dry grasses as it sits on a branch.
A small, deer-like klipspringer with a speckled coat stands on a rocky outcrop in its enclosure, nibbling leaves from a thin, dry branch.
A turtle with a patterned, algae-covered shell sits in shallow, clear water amongst long blades of green grass, near the edge of a rock formation.
A group of small, furry mongooses huddles together on a bed of dry grass in a den underneath a large rock overhang.
A mottled brown duck stands at the edge of a dark pool of water in a sandy, arid habitat with sparse, thorny bushes.
Four ducks rest on the rocky and sandy bank of a small pond in a dry, scrubland-like environment.
A brown duck with a bright yellow bill rests on a sunny riverbank, while another duck stands in the background among dry branches.
A large timber rattlesnake with a prominent diamond pattern is coiled up on a piece of wood in its terrarium, partially obscured by green leaves in the foreground.
A small, well-camouflaged lizard stands on the sandy ground in the shadow of a large rock overhang in a desert-themed habitat.
A dark snake with a light-colored wavy pattern along its body is tightly coiled in a dark crevice between a rock and a piece of wood.
A patterned, light brown snake is draped over a tree branch in a dusty, warmly-lit enclosure, as seen through reflective glass.
Several large, dark-colored carpet pythons are coiled together on rocks and intertwined on branches in a dimly lit, rocky enclosure.
A long snake with iridescent scales rests in its sandy enclosure, its body curving around rocks and under a piece of driftwood.
A blue-winged kookaburra with a white chest and a prominent dark stripe through its eye perches on a sturdy, sunlit branch in its habitat.
A kookaburra sits on a high branch in front of a sculpted rock wall, with the white, triangular pattern of a large geodesic dome visible overhead.
A wide shot of an indoor desert landscape filled with prickly pear cacti and other arid plants, set against rock formations and the visible structure of a glass dome.
A small, plump, light-brown dove walks across a patch of bare, sandy ground in a sunny habitat.
A close-up of a prickly pear cactus with numerous green, spiny pads growing out of a rocky bed in a desert-themed exhibit.
A small, speckled burrowing owl stands on a log next to its terracotta water dish on the ground of its enclosure, as seen from above through a wire mesh.
A coarse-haired collared peccary, also known as a javelina, is sleeping on the dirt floor inside a rocky, cave-like enclosure.
A variety of tall desert cacti, including saguaros and the skeletons of dead cacti, stand in a rocky, indoor habitat beneath the expansive geometric framework of a geodesic dome.
The silhouette of a roadrunner is perched atop a rock formation, viewed through the wire mesh of an aviary against a blue sky.
A well-camouflaged screech owl is partially visible, peeking out from a crevice in a rock wall, as seen through the mesh of an aviary.
A view looking up through the sparse, dry branches of desert plants at the complex geometric pattern of a large geodesic dome against a blue and white sky.
A dark-colored chuckwalla lizard basks on a weathered log, viewed through the wide mesh of a rope net enclosure.
A turkey vulture with a red, featherless head and dark plumage is perched on a bare branch high up on a rocky ledge inside a large biodome.
A large western diamondback rattlesnake rests coiled over and around the rocks in its desert-themed habitat.
A view through a chain-link fence of a zoo habitat featuring a pool of water surrounded by rocks and evergreen trees, with an orange enrichment toy floating in the center.
An underwater view from a cave-like opening shows a sea lion swimming elegantly through the deep blue water of a large aquarium with a rocky floor.
An underwater photograph of a harbor seal with a spotted grey coat swimming gracefully past large rock formations in its deep blue enclosure.
A spotted harbor seal glides effortlessly through the dark blue water of its enclosure, with its body streamlined for swimming.
A harbor seal with a light gray coat and dark spots swims peacefully through the deep blue water of a large aquarium.
An underwater view of three sea lions swimming in their large, rocky enclosure, with two in the foreground and one approaching from the background.
A sleek sea lion swims gracefully through the clear, deep blue water of its rocky habitat.
A vintage-style black steam engine with red wheels pulls a green, open-air passenger car full of people along a track at a park or zoo.
Seen through a chain-link fence, a small black bear stands in the background of its enclosure, while a large, snake-shaped enrichment toy hangs from a wooden structure in the foreground.
A large tiger paces in its enclosure in front of a wide stone staircase, where a zookeeper in a green shirt sits watching.
A view from behind a tiger as it walks up a grassy hill in its habitat, seen through the mesh of a chain-link fence.
A close-up, side-profile shot of a majestic tiger with orange and black stripes resting in tall green grass, with a chain-link fence in the background.
A golden takin, a large mammal with a shaggy coat and short horns, lies in the shade of its enclosure, looking towards the camera.
Two large, shaggy-coated takin rest in the shade of their grassy and fenced enclosure.
Two reddish-brown red river hogs relax and cool off by lying in a large mud puddle in their habitat.
Two red river hogs wallow in a mud puddle, with one looking at the camera while the other rests its head on its companion.
A small, dark-colored duiker with a tagged ear grazes on leaves in a grassy, fenced-in enclosure.
A black-and-white ruffed lemur sits on a thick tree branch inside a large, netted habitat.
A large African spurred tortoise sits on a patch of dirt and sparse grass, facing the camera.
A large African spurred tortoise sits on a patch of dirt and sparse grass, facing the camera.
A zebra stands in profile near a chain-link fence, surrounded by lush green foliage.
A large bongo antelope with a reddish-brown coat and white stripes stands partially obscured by a tree in its enclosure.
A large bongo antelope with a reddish-brown coat and white stripes stands partially obscured by a tree in its enclosure.
A large male lion with a full, dark mane sleeps soundly on a lush, green, sunlit hillside.
A cheetah with its distinctive black spots rests in tall green grass, with only the back of its head and body visible.
A reddish-brown bongo antelope with thin white stripes and curved horns lies in the grass, viewed through a chain-link fence.
A large, spotted cat is well-camouflaged as it lies low in a grassy, wooded area of its habitat.
A wide shot of a primate island exhibit featuring a large, artificial climbing tree, a hut with a thatched roof, and a covered bridge for visitors crossing the surrounding water.
A scenic view of an island primate habitat, which includes a complex artificial tree for climbing and a covered walkway over the water for zoo guests.
A single Canada goose stands in the middle of a large, dusty, open-air enclosure with a background of green trees.
The front of a red and black miniature steam train, number 119, is shown stopped at a station with its bright headlamp illuminated.
A large rhinoceros stands partially obscured by tall, vibrant green grass at the edge of a wooded area.
A giraffe stands on a sloped, grassy habitat, its long neck extended as it looks towards a hanging feeder, with a background of lush green trees.
Three giraffes stand near a wooden feeding station, with one affectionately resting its head on the other's neck, while visitors watch from the platform.
A tall, reticulated giraffe stands in profile in its sunny, rocky habitat, with a large man-made rock formation behind it.
A close-up of a giraffe's head as it playfully peeks from behind a thick wooden support beam.
A small, light-brown antelope grazes on a grassy patch in a large zoo enclosure, with a rocky hill and viewing platform in the background.
A giraffe stands facing the camera in a grassy field, while a kudu antelope with faint stripes stands further in the background.
A close-up profile shot of a giraffe's head and neck, showcasing its distinct spotted pattern against a lush, green background of trees.
A giraffe walks gracefully across a grassy, sun-drenched hill in its spacious, tree-lined habitat.
A young elephant with a clump of hay on its back stands next to a large tractor tire toy in its enclosure, which is lined with sturdy metal poles.
In a large, sandy indoor enclosure, an elephant uses its trunk and a tusk to manipulate several large logs on the ground.
A curious giraffe looks directly at the camera while standing in a large, grassy field, as another giraffe walks out of the frame to the left.
A dramatic, sunlit close-up of a giraffe's head and neck against a dark, leafy background.
A female impala stands in profile in a lush, grassy field, with its tongue slightly out.
A small herd of impalas grazes peacefully in a sun-drenched field of dry grass.
An okapi, known for its zebra-striped hindquarters, stands in its wooded, grassy enclosure as seen through a wire fence.
A vibrant longwing butterfly with orange, yellow, and black wings is perched on the tip of a green leaf against a softly blurred background.
A colorful butterfly with orange and black wings rests on a vibrant green leaf against a softly blurred background.
Hundreds of bats are clustered together in a dense colony, hanging upside down from a dark, textured rock wall.
A small, black spider monkey looks directly at the camera while perched on a thick vine in a lush, wooded habitat.
The head of a pygmy hippopotamus emerges from dark water, its eyes and ears just above the surface, with a small green leaf floating nearby.
A close-up of a pygmy hippopotamus in the water, with its snout and eyes visible as it nibbles on a piece of floating greenery.
A view from behind home plate of the Rosenblatt Stadium memorial park, featuring colorful stadium seats, a miniature baseball diamond, and the "ROSENBLATT" archway sign under a bright blue sky.

Omaha

A black-and-white photo showing the grand, high-ceilinged interior of Omaha's Union Station, with its Art Deco chandeliers and a large American flag.
A wide, black-and-white photograph capturing the immense scale of the main hall at Union Station, highlighting its ornate ceiling, tall windows, and hanging American flag.
In black and white, a bronze statue of a woman at a train station ticket window looks towards the reflection of a man's statue in the glass.
A black-and-white photograph of two life-sized bronze statues in a train station; a sailor leans on a bench conversing with a seated soldier.
A long Amtrak passenger train sits idle on multiple tracks in a railyard, with a row of residential houses visible in the background under an overcast sky.
A black-and-white, three-quarter angle shot of a massive historic steam locomotive, number X1243, on display inside a well-lit museum hall.
A striking, head-on black-and-white photograph of the steam locomotive X1243, with its central number plate and brightly lit headlamp staring forward.
A black-and-white image of a vintage, shield-shaped neon sign for the "Union Pacific The Overland Route" mounted on a plain wall.
A black-and-white photograph of an ornate, antique horse-drawn carriage with large wooden-spoke wheels, on display in a museum.
A black-and-white photograph of an ornate, antique horse-drawn carriage with large wooden-spoke wheels, on display in a museum.
A black-and-white view of a museum exhibit depicting an old-fashioned train station, featuring a vintage white streetcar, number 1014, and various railroad banners overhead.
A detailed miniature diorama showing a long, yellow Union Pacific model passenger train traveling along tracks that curve through a hilly, forested landscape.
A motion-blurred action shot of a dark blue model locomotive, number 2232, pulling a Union Pacific freight car on a model railroad.
A close-up of a yellow "City of Los Angeles" model train as it moves past miniature buildings and through a forested landscape in a detailed diorama.
A model of a black Union Pacific "Big Boy" steam locomotive, number 4014, sits on a track in a diorama, with colorful model freight cars on adjacent tracks.
An expansive and detailed model railroad layout depicting a busy railyard with a large roundhouse, turntable, multiple steam engines, and various industrial buildings.
A model railroad scene showcases several black steam locomotives near a miniature grain elevator and water tower at the base of a sculpted, arid hill.
A wide view of a model railroad roundhouse and turntable, with miniature trains visible inside and around the structure, set against a painted landscape backdrop.
In a diorama, a short model freight train travels along a hillside track high above a miniature railroad roundhouse under a painted evening sky.
A detailed model of a railroad turntable and roundhouse, with a steam locomotive positioned on the central rotating bridge ready to enter a stall.
A black-and-white photo of a vintage Ford Model A sedan and a classic Bekins moving truck displayed side-by-side in a museum.
A black-and-white photograph of a restored vintage Dodge flatbed truck on display, showcasing its front grille, large headlights, and 1929 license plate.
The opulent, wood-paneled interior of a historic private railcar, featuring a long dining table with a lace runner, formal chairs, and ornate light fixtures, is shown in black and white.
A black-and-white photograph looking down the symmetrical, narrow aisle of a vintage train dining car, flanked by repeating booths and arched doorways.
A black-and-white, symmetrical shot down the narrow aisle of a vintage train dining car, flanked by repeating booths and arched doorways.
A black-and-white close-up of an empty, high-backed booth in a vintage railcar, featuring floral-patterned upholstery and curtains tied back from the window.
The spacious, modern interior of a passenger train lounge car is shown in black and white, with rows of armchairs and side tables with lamps.
A black-and-white photograph of the sleek, curved bar inside a vintage train car, complete with chrome details and mirrored surfaces.
A black-and-white view down the narrow, carpeted corridor of a train sleeping car, with the doors to compartments lining both sides.
An intricate architectural model depicts the grand buildings of the 1898 Omaha Exposition, displayed inside a protective glass case.
A wide, scenic overlook flanked by two giant Union Pacific locomotives: the historic "Big Boy" steam engine on the left and the modern diesel "Centennial" on the right.
Two massive locomotives, a black steam engine and a yellow diesel engine, are parked on display on either side of a scenic overlook point.
A powerful, low-angle, head-on view of the historic Union Pacific "Big Boy" steam locomotive, number 4023, on outdoor display.
A head-on photograph of the iconic yellow and grey Union Pacific "Centennial" diesel locomotive, number 6900, displayed on a track.
An elevated, panoramic view of a busy highway with trucks and cars traveling through a rolling green landscape under a sky filled with puffy white clouds.
A powerful, low-angle shot of the immense Union Pacific "Big Boy" steam locomotive, number 4023, on an outdoor display track.
The historic "Big Boy" steam locomotive, number 4023, is on display next to a staircase and a flagpole with a waving American flag.
A scenic, high-elevation view over a lush, green river valley with a lake, with the faint skyline of a distant city on the horizon.
A sweeping landscape view from a hilltop, featuring a small, stone battlement-style overlook and a path leading to a vista of a wide river valley.
A vast, panoramic view from a high overlook, showing a large airport with runways spread across a flat, green plain under a dramatic, cloudy sky.
A telephoto view of an active airport, showing a United Airlines jet and other planes on the tarmac near a large, modern parking structure.
A high-angle, telephoto view looking down into a sprawling railyard in a wooded valley, with a long freight train snaking along the tracks.
A hazy, telephoto shot of a busy airport, with multiple passenger and cargo planes visible on the runways and near terminal buildings.
A long-distance telephoto shot of a United Airlines plane taxiing on an airport runway, with industrial buildings and a large white water tower in the background.
A small propeller plane flies in front of the hazy skyline of downtown Omaha, with the First National Bank Tower being the most prominent building.
A long-distance view across airport runways where a United Airlines plane is taxiing, with a large white water tower visible in the background.
A telephoto view of Eppley Airfield on a hazy day, showing multiple runways and a United Airlines jet taxiing in the distance.
A United Airlines jet is captured at the moment of takeoff, lifting off the runway with the main airport terminal building in the background.
A large United Airlines passenger jet is seen ascending just after takeoff, with its landing gear still down, against a backdrop of dense, green hills.
A United Airlines jet is shown in mid-air just after taking off, with its wheels retracting as it climbs over the end of the runway.
A passenger jet soars high above the hazy Omaha skyline, which features a skyscraper under construction with a large crane.
Two distant airplanes, a passenger jet and a smaller propeller plane, fly in different directions against a vast, overcast gray sky.
A busy airport scene with a colorful Southwest Airlines jet on the tarmac and another plane taking off in the distance over the main terminal and parking garage.
A Southwest Airlines jet with its distinctive blue, red, and yellow livery is seen banking in the air as it flies over a hazy city landscape.
A distant Southwest Airlines jet and a smaller propeller plane fly in opposite directions across a vast, overcast gray sky.
A view from beneath a weathered steel bridge, looking across a calm canal at a vibrant, full-width mural on the far wall, with its colors reflecting in the water.
A striking yellow, sculpted head on a striped pedestal stands next to a canal in a park, with an American flag waving behind it and modern red light fixtures along the bank.
A mother duck and her tiny duckling swim side-by-side in dark, shimmering water, creating ripples as they move.
A mother duck swims with her large brood of tiny ducklings at the reedy edge of a pond, near the vibrant red reflection of a pole.
A mother duck swims with her large brood of tiny ducklings at the reedy edge of a pond, near the vibrant red reflection of a pole.
A lone duck swims across a pond with gentle ripples on its surface, with a thick bank of tall green reeds in the background.
A sweeping view across the expansive green lawn of Heartland of America Park, looking towards the downtown Omaha skyline under a beautiful blue sky with puffy clouds.
A scenic view of a city park's lake with a large fountain, surrounded by green lawns and trees, with the Omaha skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
An elevated view of the historic Union Pacific Missouri River Bridge, a black steel truss bridge, spanning the river under a blue sky with puffy white clouds.
A view of a complex urban infrastructure featuring a massive highway overpass, a pedestrian bridge, and curving railroad tracks nestled among green embankments.
A wide, tranquil river is spanned by a long highway bridge in the foreground and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in the distance, with the Omaha skyline visible.
A powerful fountain sprays jets of water high into the air from the center of a large lake in a city park, with buildings visible behind a line of trees.
A peaceful park scene featuring a large lake with an active fountain, and a modern, wave-like canopy providing shade for benches along the shore.
A symmetrical view of a park path lined with orange poles and string lights, leading towards an outdoor amphitheater and the downtown Omaha skyline, dominated by a skyscraper under construction.
A view down a park walkway towards a modern performance pavilion, with the new Mutual of Omaha skyscraper rising behind it, topped by a construction crane.
The historic Omaha Burlington Station Arch stands as an entrance to a modern park walkway, which is lined with colorful flags and string lights.
A wide panoramic vista from a grassy overlook shows a major interstate highway cutting through the landscape and crossing the Missouri River valley into the distance.

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