29-JUN-2005
Niobrara
The Niobrara River, east of Valentine, was recognized by Congress in 1991 as a river that warrants special recognition and protection because of its beauty, biological significance, and paleontological resources. Along the Niobrara River Valley air masses of the humid east and the dry west collide, resulting a rare confluence of many ecosystems, including the northern boreal forest, ponderosa pine forest, eastern deciduous forest, tall grass prairie, and the short grass prairie.
05-OCT-2006
Morning in Omaha
The skyline of Omaha's urban core stand as if in defiance of the rural stereotype often associated with the Cornhusker State.
31-MAR-2007
The Dismal
The Dismal River is one of many wild rivers that wind through the Nebraska Sand Hills country. At nearly 20,000 square miles (about one and a half the size of Maryland) the Sand Hills are the largest concentration of sand dunes in the Western Hemisphere.
Young's Western Wear
Real Cowboys can get custom boots made at Young's Western Wear in Valentine.
23-JUN-2005
Oregon Trail
You can still see the evidence of wagon ruts along the historic Oregon Trail near the Scottsbluff National Monument.
12-JAN-2009
Smith Falls
Smith Falls is the highest of the more than 200 waterfalls along the Niobrara River.
30-MAR-2007
The Capital City
Lincoln, the state capital, is Nebraska's second largest city with a population of 250,000.
01-APR-2007
Lewis and Clark Trail
It was at this site in northeastern Nebraska that Lewis and Clark first encountered a prairie dog. This section of the Missouri River is one of the few remaining stretches that has not been channelized and looks the same today as it would have to Lewis and Clark, over 200 years ago.
30-MAR-2007
Sandhill Cranes on the Platte River
Every year, from late February through early April, thousands of visitors from around the world come to central Nebraska to watch migrating Sandhill Cranes roost along the Platte River.
18-FEB-2008
I have a dream.
In many ways Omaha is a city of extremes. Ranked as one of the richest cities in America, in terms of billionaires per capita, the black neighborhoods of north Omaha are among the poorest in the nation.
24-JUN-2005
Crazy Horse Country
It was in this area of Nebraska's scenic Pine Ridge country that the legendary Lakota chief, Crazy Horse, surrendered and was later murdered.
14-JUN-2008
South Omaha
It can be difficult to find an English speaker in the Latino business district of South Omaha. A Mexican consulate opened up in response to the large presence of Mexican immigrants living in the community.
31-MAR-2007
Home on the range.
A bison herd at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge heads home at dusk.
13-JUN-2008
Window shopping.
Window shopping in the vibrant Latino business district of South Omaha. Omaha's relatively large minority population bolstered Barack Obama's capture of a single electoral vote in this otherwise "Red" State.
24-JUN-2005
Trail Guides
Trail guides from Fort Robinson State Park take a break atop a Pine Ridge escarpment.
30-MAR-2007
Future Farmers
Future Farmers of America from Pawnee City visit Lincoln to learn about their State's unique unicameral (i.e., one-house) legislature. In actuality, a relatively small percentage of the Nebraska's workforce work as full-time farmers. The average age of Nebraska farmers rises every year as fewer young people have a desire to carry on the family tradition.
21-MAR-2009
Old Market
Omaha's bustling Old Market district just South of downtown. Nebraska's diverse economy has traditionally cushioned the blow of recessions. In the current recession, Nebraska is the only State that has seen a decrease in unemployment.
