Grand Island KOA Journey Campground Blog

What did I forget?

11/25/2024

I was wondering what I needed to stock in our store to make it more convenient for our guests. I looked around and found this very helpful camping packing list by Natalie Vereen-Davis. It is a simple check list and you can also add your own items! So, next time you are getting ready to pack for your...

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How to Choose RV Decor That Makes Sense

10/18/2024

Since it IS mid October already, let's look at some fall decorating for the RV! I love fall decorating! But it can pose a problem with what to buy and where to put them in small spaces! I have looked up some ideas to help you find what works in your RV! Happy Decorating!While RV living may present...

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150 years of the Nebraska State Fair

8/13/2024

Here is a look back on he Nebraska State Fair.  In 2019, Nebraskans celebrated the 150th Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. Here are some of our favorite state fair photos from the collections of History Nebraska from the first century or so of the fair–in a two-minute video linked above and...

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Railside lights up again

8/13/2024

Look at these newly installed, year-round festoon lighting shining along six blocks of 3rd Street. Such lighting has historic precedent, being used during the Christmas holiday from the 1920s-1940s. The new and permanent festoon lights brighten the thriving district as well as helping create a more...

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Nebraska's Favorite Island

8/13/2024

Coined by French fur trappers in the late 1700s or early 1800s, La Grand Isle was a large island on the braided Platte River in central Nebraska. Traveling between Missouri and the Rocky Mountains, the island was a landmark along what would become the Great Platte River Road. Accounts estimated the...

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What is for dinner?

8/13/2024

This is the age old question!  It can be difficult to come up with ideas at home and even more difficult camping. We don't want to haul excess food. So, I have looked over some 5 ingredient meals that might help you in you answer to the age old question...What's for dinner? Please hit the link below...

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Popular Iconic Nebraska Foods

8/13/2024

Nebraska is famous for the following foods:

  • Runza Sandwich
  • Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
  • Rocky Mountain Oysters
  • Raisin Pie
  • BBQ Ribs
  • Cheese Frenchees
  • Reuben Sandwich
  • Cheeseburger Pizza

Before the city of Grand Island

8/13/2024

Before Grand Island became a city, the prairie had been populated by the Pawnee for around 700 years, living in communities of earth lodges. They cultivated 10 varieties of corn and hunted deer, hunting bison as well after Europeans introduced them to horses. Approximately 60,000 Pawnee lived...

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Ways to update your S'mores

8/13/2024

S'mores are a long time camping favorite! The KOA has some recipes to upgrade your S'mores! While there is absolutely nothing wrong with the original recipe, take a look at the link below and try a new recipe tonight! Happy Camping!https://koa.com/blog/7-ways-to-upgrade-your-smores/

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Jump Pad

8/7/2024

Hey Campers! WE have a new Jump Pad! Check it out on your stay with us!