Omaha Exploration

My name is Patrick Wyman, join me as I explore Omaha and the surrounding area. With an emphasis on the origin stories of the places that define this city, I also cover new developments, attractions, events and whatever else catches my eye.

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  • The Mammoth Roller Coaster at Fun-Plex

    The Mammoth Roller Coaster at Fun-Plex

    Fun-Plex recently announced that it will be adding a mammoth-themed roller coaster this summer! Named the Mammoth, it will have more than 2,000 feet of track and rise more than 70 feet. It will be the largest roller coaster ever in Nebraska. Renderings of the coaster have not yet been released. Fun-Plex opened at 70th and Q Streets in 1979 as the Kart-Ranch.…

EXPLORE SERIES: ENDANGERED BUILDINGS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND STREETCAR SERIES

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EXPLORE HISTORY & BUILT ENVIRONMENT

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EXPLORE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

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Omaha Exploration

My name is Patrick Wyman, join me as I explore Omaha and the surrounding area. With an emphasis on the origin stories of the places that define this city, I also cover new developments, attractions, events and whatever else catches my eye.

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