Nancy has taken some of her grandkids on outings to state parks in Nebraska. Me? I stay home and do some work around the place. But recently, we went to a wedding near Brownville, Nebraska and stayed overnight. It was a perfect day for a wedding. The skies were blue and cloudy and there was a slight breeze. The couple got hitched on the riverboat and entertained about 150 or so guests at the River Inn Resort, docked permanently just south of the town.
Brownville has a rich history. It's the first river town in the state. Lots of shops and old houses. If you ever get this way, stop in. The people are friendly and there's lots to do. Visit the Whiskey Run Winery for starters. Then check out the Lyceum for books and a good meal. Tour a historic governor's house and check out the elementary school, which is full of books. Ask for Tom.
But back to the wedding. The meal was great and instead of a cake, the couple had a tower of cupcakes. A band played and there was some dancing but it got colder toward evening. A friend bought her hula hoops -- including one that lit up at night -- and had some people trying their best to twirl. All in all a good time.
We camped in the adjacent RV park. A little rough but there were some electrical hook-ups. Nearby were long, black pipes used to dredge the river. There was also an old kitchen barge that was pulled to shore. Two RVs were in the park for the night and it was a quiet night. Next morning, we had breakfast on the resort boat which used to be a casino up in South Sioux City. Nice folks run the place. Very informal. They even let a dog or two on board. If you want to explore the area, I suggest you head down to Indian Cave State Park about 13 miles to the south. Great state park with lots of camping, beautiful views of the Missouri River and hiking. Might be a little buggy in the summer.
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