Pamela and her husband Kirk run the great airboat rides and Skipper Kirk (or is it Capt Kirk?)…read morewe're amazing hosts! We gathered at their property, got on board and got our safety briefing. Life jackets and ear muffs were provided. Then we shoved off to the river where we saw fish jump and Eagles fly. Two Eagle nests!!! Capt Kirk stopped on a sand bar in the middle of the river so we could all hop out and frolic in the ankle deep warm water. when we returned, our grandkids said, "Let's do it again!" So it was a big hit on this Sunday afternoon. Strongly recommend it!!!

From the owner: Take a Stinger Airboat ride on the Platte River on a uniquely designed pontoon style airboat. Relax…read morein style while viewing the beauty of nature all along the Platte. Open from end of May until Labor Day!

Omg went out with family for a birthday and it was amazing. We saw so many eagles! Woody was so…read morekind, funny and an amazing guy.

Woody was an amazing tour guide! He knew where all the eagles were and had some interesting…read moreknowledge on facts and animas. He was very kind, accommodating, and overall a joy to have as a guide. The scenery was beautiful as well. Would definitely recommend.

We went on the wood boat ride on the river front. The driver was friendly. Price is reasonable at…read morejust $4/person. They provided bread to feed the ducks, geese, and swans on the river. It was a peaceful tour around the river past a beautiful fountain and back.

I had my first experience with Heartland Gondolas Inc. last night. We had a reservation at 8:30pm…read morefor 4 people on the private Gondola. Mike, the owner, had told me on the phone that it would be $10 per couple. When we got there our boat driver (who wasn't Mike), told me it was $20 per couple. I informed him that was not what I was told by Mike. He walked about 100 yards away to talk with Mike and then came back to inform me that Mike thought there was only one couple that I booked, but he would go ahead and do it for $20 but I could tell he was super angry. The gentleman (I don't know his name) then proceeded to give us the cold shoulder the whole ride. Wouldn't answer questions unless asked several times and then just gave one word answers. He scowled the entire ride. I felt bad because of the confusion so I apologized again after we got off the boat. He looked away from me as I was talking and drank a big swig of his gatorade and then LITERALLY turned his back on me without a word. My family proceeded to thank him for his time and he didn't acknowledge any of them either. At this point I was furious. No matter how you feel you should never treat people this way. I immediately went over to Mike by the big boat and had a talk with him. Barely did I get my story out when Mike said he completely remembered our phone call and he had told the "boat guide" that our rate was $20 flat. So the boatman LITERALLY LIED TO US and then made us feel terrible and uncomfortable the entire ride with the grand finale of completely ignoring us at the end when I was only 1 foot in front of him. Mike was super nice and asked if I wanted my $20 back. I declined but I want to report this because the gentleman under his payroll was absolutely terrible and needs to be removed. He is most likely trying to scam all of us unsuspecting guests. If I hadn't talked to Mike I wouldn't have found out the truth. This ride would have been an amazing experience if it hadn't had been for the boatman. The view of the city and the fountain are breathtaking. I highly recommend doing a tour at sunset.

We had a blast on our airboat ride! Kyle is a great guide who has been airboating on the Platte his…read moreentire life. His passion for the river is contagious. Pricing is reasonable, and there ended up being additional people on our ride, which lowered our cost considerably. Definitely something to check out if you've never done it before!

Wow what a great time!! My group took our first boat tour with River Life and had nothing but fun!…read more So relaxing to fly down the river and Kyle is such a great guide! He would stop to point out Eagles and their huge nests. He even schooled us on how to identify the ages of eagles and whether they are male or female. Stopping on a sandbar to dip your toes in the river was nice too! His landing has picnic tables that I believe you can rent for get togethers, and and a handy porta potty! It's a bit of a drive from Omaha to Cedar Bluffs but a fun and scenic drive once you hit the country fields! Really only about an hour drive. Can't say enough about this company! What I can say is I will be back and hopefully very soon!!! Thanks Kyle!!

This 104 acre park is located just south of Lewis, IA on…read moreLewis Rd. As you enter the park, the lake area, boat ramp/dock, swimming area and picnic area are to the right. There are camping spaces in another area. 26 camping spaces are electric for $15 per night and 20 are primitive for $10 per night. We toured the open areas in the car on our way back to Omaha from visiting Lewis and the Hitchcock House. It's a small county park with lots of potential for a family outing. Most of it was closed for the season when we were there. The small lake looks like a perfect fishing spot. There's .75 mile trail to the scenic rock cuts of the Nishnabotna River for a short hike. It was a surprise find for us and we're looking forward to going there again when it warms up in the spring.

The Good, and the not so good. We went to the Tetons and…read moreYellowstone July 2022. There were lots of activities and sightseeing. The food they provided was above average, and the tour guides, and Teton/Yellowstone hop on guides were excellent. The hotels were decent, communication was good throughout the trip, and the price for the whole trip was reasonable. There's ample overhead room for carryons. The bad was that we ran late often as old people are like herding cats and apparently time means little to them. The bus seats were less than comfortable, you weren't allowed to poop in the onboard bathroom, and the bathroom wasn't dumped for 5 days, which became a very offensive smell during the 5th day. The onboard wi-fi was down more than it was up by a bunch, and they initially didn't have the plugs on next to the seats for the start of the trip. The trips main driver didn't start the trip out of Omaha with us, he came aboard in Lincoln, and we had to wait for him to show up to continue the trip. The ac was minimal and passengers often complained of of it being too warm. Overall it was a nice trip, and I'm glad we experienced it but it could have been so much better with a little attention to detail - ac, dump the bathroom toilet, wi-fi.Everyone was pleasant and conversation was easy with all onboard. Time between stops was sometimes 3 hours, so be prepared. It's definitely for older folks - 75-85 years of age. Our tour guides toned it down as we had a couple folks who couldn't walk far, couldn't get over a curb, so they planned activities that most, or everyone could do, which left those of us that could or wanted to do a short hike out of luck. Oh, and halfway thru the trip I noticed one of the gentlemen on the bus started wearing a mask when on the bus and while walking around outside. By the time my wife and I returned home we both had Covid. The reasons above are why I won't be taking another bus tour anytime soon, but for some I can see the appeal.

The day to see the Statue of Libert, Ellis Island and 911 Memorial was horrible! we were given 45…read moreminutes at the Statue and that included your bathroom break. At Ellis Island we were given 45 minutes to eat and see the building. 911 Memorial we were given 15 minutes. Very unacceptable for the price I paid. Of course you are not told this up front. Up front it's advertised as a whole day. Sheri Ehlers

This was such a great tour! So much history to this cave and an interesting place to look around! I…read morewish the tour was longer to keep looking around and learning more! Text him to book the tour and you pay at the end. Highly recommend!

This is a must to when visiting Lincoln! We are frequent visitors to the Lincoln area and had no…read moreclue this place existed until a family member recommended it. We were very surprised to find a cave with so much history in the area. It was perfect on a hot day too! The tour guide has even written his own book, which has tons of facts and pictures. I highly suggest checking out Robber's Cave.