Are you thinking of moving to a new state for a fresh start? Among all the 50 states in the United States of America, it might get a little challenging to decide which state is the right one for you to start a new life. People generally want to shift to a place that isRead More
Beautiful Nebraska: The lyrics of our state song come to life
Jim Fras lay down in the tall grass of a farmer’s field near Roca, south of Lincoln, on a summer day in 1960 when it occurred to him just how good the good life could be. “Beautiful Nebraska,” he said to himself, “peaceful prairie land.” Inspired by the experience that afternoon, Fras composed “BeautifulRead More
Owner Gerda Bailey remains a dynamo at 82. Nebraska Kitchens Spotlight: Gerda’s German Restaurant & Bakery in Omaha
An exclusive look inside the pages of… Alles gute y’all Gerda’s German Restaurant & Bakery serves a delightful fusion of worldly food in Omaha Story by Sarah Woodman Kansteiner | Photographs by AJ Dahm People on their way to work stop in at Gerda’s German Restaurant & Bakery in Omaha at 6 a.m. for coffeeRead More
The Nebraska Chamber Players’ first summer Concert on the Creek is June 24 in Cambridge. Photo by Alan J. Bartels. Concerts on the Creek kicks off Saturday in Cambridge
The soothing sounds of Medicine Creek’s tranquil waters meeting the Republican River is natural music serenading Cambridge. Dick Shoemaker and Becky Van de Bogart’s home overlooks the valley where those streams join. Music of another sort flows when the Nebraska Chamber Players assemble in the spacious home during Concerts on the Creek. Shoemaker is tendingRead More
The 136th annual Buffalo Bill Rodeo kicks off June 15 at NEBRASKAland Days in North Platte. Photo by Nebraska Tourism. North Platte celebrates NEBRASKAland Days
There’s no place like NEBRASKAland Days for celebrating Nebraska’s 150th birthday this summer. North Platte rolls out the Wild West red carpet June 14-24 for a supercharged sesquicentennial version of the official state celebration. “We’ve ramped up the rodeo, parade, the concerts and everything in between,” said David Fudge, NEBRASKAland Days’ executive director. “This isRead More
Nebraska’s Home Away From Home State Parks
The state’s highest waterfall, out-of-this-world rock formations, roaming bison and an annual fruitcake fling are just a handful of what awaits at Nebraska’s eight state parks and 58 state recreation areas. From river bluffs to rocky outcroppings, thousands of scenic acres have been preserved and enhanced with facilities for camping, fishing, hiking and enjoying theRead More
Nebraska’s Bucket List Destinations
The Cornhusker State inspires images of wide-open prairies, never-ending cornfields and pancake-flat horizons. These stereotypes only reflect a fraction of the state’s varied landscapes. The nation’s 16th-largest state is peppered with geological and manmade wonders that will make you rethink your definition of Nebraska. The Nebraska State Capitol, built from 1922-1932, was the first statehouseRead More
Berry Falls near Valentine. Photo by Barbara Johnston. Water Adventures Await in Nebraska
Nebraska is blessed with water. The same water bringing life to our crop fields and sea of prairie grass provides an ocean of recreational opportunities thanks to man-made reservoirs, natural Sandhills lakes and shallow spring-fed rivers. Adventure is just offshore for those not skittish about leaving the land. Float, ride and wade along with usRead More
Nebraska Celebrates 150 in 2017
There is no place like Nebraska … especially in 2017. The Cornhusker State is commemorating 150 years of statehood with tributes all year long. Sesquicentennial celebrations are planned statewide to connect Nebraskans, enhance state pride and illuminate state history for the next generation, according to First Lady Susanne Shore. “The Nebraska 150 Celebration allows usRead More
Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway
The jagged cliffs, hills, valleys and draws of Nebraska’s northern border provided refuge for frontier outlaws like Doc Middleton, Kid Wade and their associates. That rough topography is also what necessitated the twisted trajectory of Highway 12 – the Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway. The eastern terminus of this route is South Sioux City, once knownRead More