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Featuring North America!s Leading Travel Destinations
Nebraska, Scenic BywaysEndless Possibilities
Golf, Zip, Taste & Explore Shenandoah
Thrilling visitors from around the world, Shenandoah Caverns is the only cavernin Virginia with elevator service! Explorers of every age and ability will discover an un-derground world of wonder. With level walkways and no stairs to climb, only the sightsare breathtaking. The Family of Attractions includes amazing parade floats and presi-dential inaugural props at American Celebration on Parade. Delightful antique ani-mated department store window displays on Main Street of Yesteryear. Experience thelive indoor beehive and model trains in motion at the Yellow Barn. Four attractions -one low price! Open every day except Dec. 25th. www.shenandoahcaverns.com
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American Celebration on Parade
Zip through the Mountains at Bryce Resort
The Grottos at Shenandoah Caverns
Golf, Mountain Zip Line, Wine Tasting, Caverns, Attractions, Old Valley Pike, and Civil War Battlefields in
the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia 90 minutes from the Washington Beltway
Shenandoah County Tourism 888-367-3965 • www.shenandoahtravel.org
Bryce Resort's golf course is open to the public. It offers the challenges and stunningvistas that you'll find only on a mountain course. The golf course, designed by Ed Ault, is a6,260 yard, par 71, 18-hole championship course. With several tree-lined holes and fairwaybunkers, Bryce Resort is an excellent test of a player's ability to keep the ball in play. Learn
about the Bryce Resort-Hampton Inn overnight Golf packages. www.bryceresort.com
New Hampton Inn/Woodstock
The Yellow Barn
Visit the five wineries
of the Shenandoah
County Wine Trail.
Golf, Zip, Taste & Explore Shenandoah
Indoor Pool atHampton Inn
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Hampton Inn & Suites, Woodstock, VA has achieved #1 in Virginia and #5 inthe nation, voted by our guests! The Hampton Inn & Suites strives to make eachguest feel as comfortable as they can. Everyone should feel as though this is theirhome away from home. With an indoor heated pool, 92 rooms (including 30 luxuri-ous suites), wireless Internet, and 32” flat screen TVs, the Hampton Inn/Woodstockis the newest, most exclusive hotel in the Shenandoah Valley. It is located in thequaint, historic town of Woodstock, and central to many of the Valley’s breathtakingand unique attractions, including Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park,Shenandoah Caverns and many Civil War Battlefield sites. Located just 15 miles fromBryce Resort, check out the new overnight Bryce Golf Packages from just $99.00 perperson, double occupancy. www.hamptoninnwoodstock.com
During the past decade noone has been more supportiveof Byways magazine than theNebraska tourism industry. Asa result, we’ve often been toldby readers how impressed theyare by how much Nebraska hasto offer visitors.
So we thought now is the right time to focuson all that is happening in the Cornhusker Stateand present it to Byways readers, making it easyto understand why Nebraska is so proud of whatit offers to group and individual travelers.
You’ll learn about the state’s many ScenicByways, read about a statewide Junk Jaunt, anddiscover the Sandhill Crane Migration. We’llvisit Omaha, one of the most dynamic cities inthe country, and one with an ever changing skyline.
In Lincoln, the state capital, there is always the excite-ment of Saturday football, and we’ll learn how Lancasterbecame Lincoln, and see one of the only “skyscraper”state capital buildings in the country.
Fifty years of history at the Strategic Air & SpaceMuseum arenow being cele-brated. Locatednear Omaha,the museumspotlights someof the mostamazing aircrafton display any-where in thecountry, offeringthe visitor a lookat our military’sfascinating air-craft history.Also in this issueare brief snap-shots of a fewessential stopson your travels through the state, including the GreatPlatte River Road Archway, Pioneer Village, ScottsBluff National Monument and the Freemont DinnerTrain.
Nebraska truly is a state with “Endless Possibilities” forthe traveler, whether in a group or a family exploring thescenic byways.
In What’s Happening, the 77th annual Dover DaysCelebration held at the end of April is highlighted. It’sDelaware’s longest-running festival and celebrates FirstState history, while showcasing historic houses, music, aparade, artisans and crafts vendors, and fun for all.
At the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach, explorethe $25 million RestlessPlanet exhibit, featuringfour spectacular habitatsand animals that existedin Virginia millions ofyears ago.
Country music fanseverywhere are rejoicingat the rebirth of thefamous Wheeling, WestVirginia Original RadioJamboree. JamboreeUSA is broadcast everySaturday night and fanscan also attend the liveweekly event.
Avon, Ohio is the“Duct Tape Capital ofthe World,” home ofDuck Tape brand duct
tape. For a retro rewind, boogie on out to the AvonDuct Tape Festival for a groovy, one-of-a-kind free cele-bration you won’t want to miss.
** Our apologies to the Chicago Office of Tourism, responsiblefor the stunning photos in the story, “Chicago, Great AmericanCity” in the last issue. We credited the wrong organization.
PREVIEWBy Steve Kirchner, Editor & Publisher
The Omaha Skyline
The Sandhill Crane MigrationPhoto by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
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FeaturesNebraska, Scenic Byways & Endless Possibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Nebraska’s Junk Jaunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Sandhill Crane Migration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Experience Dynamic Omaha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Lincoln, Nebraska’s Capital City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Strategic Air & Space Museum Celebrates 50 Years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Nebraska Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Coming in future issues of Byways… Upcoming coverage features include Traveling South, a look at the leading Southern travel destinations; The
Great Faces & Places of South Dakota; Eastern Canadian Destinations; and The Sesquicentennial: The 150thAnniversary of the Civil War, and much more.
Volume 27, Issue No. 1, 2010
On the cover. The sun descends in the western sky as the rolling landscapealong the Bridges to Buttes Byway turns harvest orange. For more on theScenic Byways and Endless Possibilities of Nebraska, turn to page 6. Coverphoto by M. Forsberg, Nebraska DED
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Escape the interstate and experience the picturesquescenery only a two-lane road and a country church canoffer in Nebraska. Photo by M. Forsberg, Nebraska DED
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To the pioneers who had never seen a mountain or a bluff, Courthouse and Jail Rocksnear Bridgeport along the Oregon Trail were stunning. They still are today.
Photo by M. Forsberg, Nebraska DED
Nebraska is a lovely combination of Old West his-tory, small town charm and contemporary urbanexcitement.
Genuine surprises await you on Nebraska’s nine scenicbyways. Over each hill or around each bend, you’ll nev-er know what you’ll chance upon….a great trout-fishingstream, challenging golf courses, a small town parade, aNative American earth lodge, or even Carhenge, alight-hearted recreation of Stonehenge.
The roads of Nebraska lead to much more than justthe next town. Chart a historical course to relive the sto-ries of Crazy Horse and Buffalo Bill Cody. The road toculture will take you to ethnic festivals, museums andfine art. Navigate your way to home-cookin’ cafes andupscale international dining. Explore the country thatinspired novelists Willa Cather, Mari Sandoz and JohnG. Neihardt. End your day in an elegant hotel or a rus-tic ranch.
In Nebraska, the only wrong road is the road not tak-en.
Gold Rush BywayU.S. Highway 385 has a rich history, literally: in the
1870s as much as $200,000 in gold each day was trans-ported along this 158-mile route. Based in one of the
most geologically significant areas in Nebraska, theGold Rush Byway leads visitors to Courthouse and JailRocks, two pioneer landmarks, as well as the rugged PineRidge, a slice of land between the Niobrara and Whiterivers in far northwest Nebraska that has been erodedinto a region of forested buttes, ridges and canyons.Quirky attractions like Carhenge -- a modern interpre-tation of Stonehenge made out of vintage cars -- keepthings light.
www.visitnebraska.gov/goldrush
Bridges to Buttes BywayStarting at the heart of central Nebraska in Valentine
and rolling west to the Nebraska/Wyoming border, U.S.Highway 20 traverses some of the state’s most untamed,wild country. Two hundred miles of open road take driv-ers past the subtle, rolling Sandhills and into the ruggedyet majestic bluffs and buttes of the northwest corner ofthe state. Top mountain biking destinations, a nationalgrassland, horseback and Jeep tours of the Pine Ridgeand archeological digs in this fossil paradise make thistrip one perfect for just about any outdoor enthusiast,novice to expert.
www.visitnebraska.gov/bridges
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Carhenge -- a modern in-terpretation of Stonehengemade out of vintage cars.Photo by M. Stenbakken
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Experience elk, bison, and other native wildlife along the Niobrara River Valley at Kreycik Riverview Elk Ranch.Photo by J. Nabb.
Heritage HighwaySpanning the wide ranging, artsy region in south cen-
tral and eastern Nebraska, the U.S. Highway 136 beginsin the wooded bluffs on the banks of the Missouri Riverand cuts across to the expansive shore of Harlan CountyLake. Two hundred-thirty-eight miles of fertile farmlandlead travelers to places like the Homestead NationalMonument, the home of Willa Cather and lots ofcharming wineries.
www.heritagehighway136.com
Lewis & Clark Scenic BywayHistory is front and center along U.S. Highway 75. In
1804, Merriwether Lewis and William Clark began ajourney that took them on today’s eastern border ofNebraska. The byway runs along those footsteps, pastvast expanses of cropland and beautifully wooded bluffsalong the Missouri River. Along its 82 miles, find twonative wildlife refuges, a small tribal herd of bison andthe vibrant cultures of the Winnebago and AmericanIndian tribes.
www.lewisandclarkscenicbyway.com
Lincoln Highway Scenic & Historic BywaySpanning the state from the western border to the
east, the 400 miles of U.S. Hwy 30 is the only byway thatcrosses the entire state of Nebraska. Drive along theOregon, Mormon and California Trails, the Pony
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A beacon to travelers along the Oregon, Mormon and California Trails, Chimney Rock near Bayard is the mostmentioned landmark in pioneer journals. Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
Floating leisurely downstream in a stock tank, knownas tanking, has become a popular pastime in Ne-braska, and Broken Arrow Wilderness near Fullertonis a great place to try it out. Photo by R. Neibel, Ne-braska DED
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Express Route and part of Union Pacific’s first transcon-tinental railroad. Sod houses, wagon ruts from the pio-neers and authentic brick pavers from the originalLincoln Highway are just some of the historical land-marks that await.
www.lincolnhighwaynebraskabyway.com
Loup Rivers Scenic BywayNamed after the North, South and Middle Loup
Rivers that border the road, Nebraska Highways 11 and91 together reach 150 miles through this lush river val-ley. Nebraska’s Big Rodeo is a main attraction here, asare canoeing and tanking -- floating down the river in ametal stock tank -- along the glistening rivers. Huntingand fishing are plentiful, and the wildlife in the region isa magnet for nature photographers.
www.loupriverscenicbyway.com
Outlaw Trail Scenic BywayCowboy tales of drama surround this byway, rumored
to once be the hideout of famous outlaw Jesse James.Two hundred thirty one miles of Nebraska hospitalitygreet travelers today on the state’s Highway 12, wheremuseums and historic sites interest with lots of waterfun, including the Niobrara River, one of the top tencanoeing rivers in the country.
www.nebraskaoutlawtrail.comSandhills Journey Scenic Byway
Nearly 300 miles of unblemished, rolling green hillsmean you can only be in one place and on one road:Nebraska Highway 2. One of the only places where theradio dial rolls through and through, never stopping, the
seclusion and serenity of the Sandhills equate relaxationfor travelers. It’s truly a place to disconnect with themodern world and reconnect with nature.
www.sandhillsjourney.com
Western Trails Scenic & Historic BywayA key path in the westward migration of the mid
1800s, today U.S. Highways 26 and 92 are an outstand-ing destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The byway fea-tures 144 miles of fishing, sailing and skiing, coupledwith amazing bird watching and top-notch guest ranch-es where guests can work on the land with the ranchersor simply enjoy the view. Covered wagon rides at his-toric Chimney Rock are a thrill for kids of all ages, andadults, too.
www.visitnebraska.gov/westerntrails
Hitch a horse-powered ride through history at FortRobinson State Park outside Crawford. Photo by M.Forsberg, Nebraska DED
Near Crouton, Gavins Point Dam offers breathtaking views of the Lewis and Clark Lake to the west and anuntamed section of the Missouri River to the east. Photo by J. Nabb.
Travelers take to the open road near Elkhorn for a piece of nostalgia not found on the Interstate, the original brick roadfrom the Lincoln Highway. Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
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Junk Jaunt draws thousands of people from 30 states. The JunkJaunt is a 300-mile span of flea markets, food stands, antique deal-ers, farmers markets. Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
Some of us don’t like to shop as much aswe like to hunt. Whether it be for theelusive piece of Depression glass, a vin-
tage piece of machinery or a collectible doll,you’ll find it at Nebraska’s 300 mile perpetu-al yard sale, a.k.a. the Junk Jaunt.
In 2009, the Jaunt, which includes stops inmore than 40 towns on Nebraska’s LoupRivers Scenic Byway, drew 20,000 visitorsfrom more than 30 states and from 70 ofNebraska’s 93 counties. It’s just as fun as itsounds, and vendors are selling virtuallyeverything under the sun: jewelry, col-lectibles, clothes, machinery and farm equip-ment all included. You name it, you canprobably find it on the Junk Jaunt. On thestretches of road where there aren’t any sales,drivers can enjoy the scenery of centralNebraska: fields of crops, pastures of animals,river valleys, rolling hills and majestic sky-scapes.
Buyers along the byway can look for signsdirecting them to Junk Jaunt vendors, andwith loads of communities participating,there’s no shortage of places to visit. Historyis a fun side dish on the Junk Jaunt, and ask-ing a Nebraska native the history of the townwhere they live often leads to a river of sto-ries and knowledge.
www.junkjaunt.com
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One of the great spectacles of the natural world --the migration of 650,000 Sandhill cranes --begins every spring in Central Nebraska. From
March through mid-April, these birds from ancient lin-eage will fill the skies over central Nebraska. By day, thehuge grey clouds of birds forage over and on Nebraskacropland. Come dusk, they swoop into the Platte Rivervalley, where they roost for the night.
Bird enthusiasts from around the United States mar-vel at the sights and sounds of the migration. Sandhillcranes leap and flap in mating dances as they feast in thefields on insect larvae and corn left from the fall harvest.The birds are resting and recharging as they anticipatethe climax of their long flight from Mexico and thesouthern United States to summer nesting areas inAlaska, northern Canada and Siberia. In all, 80 percentof the world’s Sandhill cranes migrate through centralNebraska.
Crane watching doesn’t require a lot of specializedequipment, but visitors, whether hiking or just observ-ing, need to dress warmly. Layering is a good strategy topreserve body heat on the hike-bike trail and in viewingblinds, and don’t forget warm headwear, socks, boots andgloves or mittens.
There are lots of opportunities to see the cranes: road-side parking sites, hike and bike trails and viewing sitesand blinds at wildlife sanctuaries.
At the Nebraska Nature & Visitors Center, birderscan take guided tours, and online registration is avail-able. The center is open from March to April for tours.For more information, visit www.nebraskanature.org.
The Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at RoweSanctuary will also have viewings. Rowe’s observationblinds are fully enclosed structures that hold 26 to 32people each. For the serious nature photographer, Rowealso offers photo blinds set close to the crane roost sites.For more details, visit www.rowesanctuary.org.
Other sites to observe cranes include:Ft. Kearny State Recreation Area has an observation
bridge north of the campground at the northeast cornerof the group camping area.
At the Interstate 80 and Alda Road exit, viewers candrive south of the interstate about half to three-quartersof a mile where they will find an observation bridge.
During the day, travelers can observe, from their vehi-cles, the cranes while they’re feeding in the fields.
In North Platte, viewers can see some cranes, thoughnot in as great of numbers. A few thousand normallytravel through the area.
A large group of cranes migrate through Oshkosh.Bentley Birding Tours offers a guided crane tour whereviewers can also see shorebirds, prairie chicken and shorttailed grouse. For more information, go to www.bentley-birding.com.
At 17 Ranch, west of Lewellen, travelers can viewcranes, stay at the ranch for the weekend and visit the17 Ranch Winery. For details, visit www.17ranchwin-ery.com. Birders can check out the Nebraska BirdingTrails web site for other private and public sites for birdviewing across the state during the migration season.Find more information at www.nebraskabirdingtrails.com.�Sandhill crane fast facts:
*The Sandhill Crane is a tall gray wading bird ofopen grasslands, meadows, and wetlands.
*650,000 cranes visit the central Nebraska flywayeach spring.
*Sandhill cranes have grey feathers, are 3 to 4 feet tall,have a wingspan of six feet and weigh 8 to 12 pounds.
*Cranes fly 170 to 450 miles per day at a speed of 38miles per hour.
*Cranes dance, run, leap high in the air and otherwisecavort around, not only during mating but all year long.
*The average Sandhill crane lives 20 to 40 years.
Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
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Omaha skyline from the Missouri River
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Omaha skyline at night
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Nestled along the Missouri River in the center ofthe United States, discover Omaha’s uniquebrand of adventure. Get lost in the world’s
largest indoor rainforest and play with a giant Gravitron.Explore the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape andunleash your inner artist. Savor legendary Omaha steakand watch as history comes to life.
Shop in the Old Market district, where restaurants,pubs and galleries line authentic cobblestone streets.
Omaha hotels offer comfort, class and distinct hospi-tality. Genuinely committed to making your visit relax-ing and memorable, in Omaha it’s all about customizingthe city just for you.
Founded in 1854, Omaha has always been a dynamic,energetic city continually transforming itself. Whetherit was the Native American Indian tribes, pioneers, rail-road laborers or meatpackers, everyone who came to callOmaha home helped shape its current cultural diversity,hard work ethic and friendly demeanor.
Named after an American Indian Tribe, Omahameans “Those going against the wind or current,”Omahans proudly continue to live up to the name.
In recent years, the Omaha riverfront and down-town area have experienced tremendous growth withover two billion dollars in new development.
A one-of-a-kind $22 million pedestrian bridge S-curves its way across the Missouri River, the signa-ture, cable-stayed Bob Kerrey Bridge is one of thelongest pedestrian bridge projects ever constructed,giving Omaha visitors a breathtaking view of the everchanging skyline.
Omaha is home to the NCAA College World Series,Omaha Royals AAA baseball and Omaha Beef arenafootball, a professional tour stop for both the PGA andProRodeo circuit. Omaha offers something for thesports fan in everyone.
Currently the 42nd largest city in the United States,the metropolitan area is home to over 800,000 peoplewho welcome visitors with open arms and authenticMidwestern hospitality. Omaha is a fresh, dynamic city,with the energy of a city at full throttle.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, where you can visit theworld’s largest indoor rain forest, desert and nocturnalexhibits. Also a world-class aquarium, gorilla valley,orangutan forest, IMAX Theatre, tram tours and more.
Boys Town, where guided tours of this Natural HistoricLandmark visit the Hall of History, Father Flanagan’srestored 1920s home and the breathtaking DowdChapel.
Omaha is the host of the College World Series.
The Old Market District, Omaha’s historic art, shop-ping and dining district. Cobblestone streets lined withunique shops, antique emporiums, local restaurants andmore. Horse drawn carriage rides available.
Joslyn Art Museum, where you can enjoy rare works ofart from 530 B.C. through the 20th century. Thisvibrant pink marble museum also features an impressiveoutdoor sculpture garden.
Lauritzen Gardens, where narrative tram tours windthrough more than 100 acres of outdoor gardens. Toursalso include Kenefick Railroad Park, home to the largestand most powerful diesel-electric locomotives everbuilt.
The Durham Museum makes its home in one ofOmaha’s most unique treasures, Union Station.The Durham Museum offers a fascinating look atthe history of the region and offers a broad-rangeof traveling exhibits through its affiliation with theSmithsonian Institution and strong ties with theLibrary of Congress, National Archives and theField Museum.
Omaha Community Playhouse, America’s largestcommunity theater, provides some of the finestproductions in the Midwest. Experience behindthe scenes tours before the performances.
1927 Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ performance
music from the 1940s comes alive during private con-certs featuring silent movies and sing-a-longs.
The Titanic Dinner at the Renaissance Mansion, whenyou can travel back in time and enjoy an authentic eightcourse meal from the infamous luxury ocean liner’s orig-inal menu. Elegant setting which includes actors playingCaptain Smith and Molly Brown.
River City Star Riverboat Cruises, a variety of interac-tive and themed cruises are tailor-made to fit any group.Complete with food, drink and entertainment.
www.visitomaha.com
Omaha Riverfront Dining
Housed in an elegant former train station, theDurham Museum tells the story of Omaha’s risefrom remote outpost to booming railroad town.
Photo by J. Nabb.
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Lincoln, Nebraska’s Capital City
The Nebraska State Capitol building in Lincoln
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Once considered part of the “Great AmericanDesert,” Lincoln today is a flourishing oasis for businessand culture. The city was founded as the village ofLancaster in 1859 by a group of prospectors hoping tobuild a salt industry from the salt basin of what is nowcalled Salt Creek. Not longthereafter, the group turned fromsalt mining to agriculture, whichwould become the mainstay ofthe state’s economy.
When Nebraska gained state-hood in 1867, most ofNebraska’s population livedsouth of the Platte River. For the“South Platters,” who had tocross the Platte to do business inthe capital city of Omaha, thejourney was an arduous one. Soit was no surprise when theSouth Platters voted to movethe capital seat as far west as pos-sible.
On the same day Nebraskabecame a state -- March 1, 1867-- Lancaster replaced Omaha as
the state capital and was renamed “Lincoln” to honorthe 16th president who had been assassinated just twoyears earlier. This caused quite a stir among constituents,whose sentiments were mixed regarding who shouldhave won the Civil War.
The Lincoln Farmers Market, replete with thefreshest selection of local fare, is always bustling.
Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
Memorial Stadium is home to the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers.
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Lincoln continues to be theseat for Nebraska’s state govern-ment today. The skyline is domi-nated by the State Capitol,designed by famed architectBertram Goodhue and construct-ed from the same IndianaLimestone used to build theChrysler Building in New YorkCity. The Capitol took 10 years tobuild and was later declared theFourth Architectural Wonder ofthe World by American Instituteof Architects. To this day, theCapitol is home to the NebraskaUnicameral, the only one-house,nonpartisan governing body inthe United States.
Nebraska’s legislature has beenworking for more than 50 years toaccommodate Lincoln’s shiftfrom a rural economy to the grow-ing metro area of today.
Since 1869, Lincoln has beenhome to the flagship campus of
Lincoln Skyline with the Capitol building in forefront
Great jazz and great food can be found outdoorsevery Tuesday night during Lincoln’s Jazz in June.
.Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
the University of Nebraska.Originally built as a bastion of tech-nical and agricultural studies, theuniversity now offers more than 52specialized degree choices from 10nationally acclaimed colleges.Approximately 25,000 studentsattend classes on Lincoln’s campusalone each year, and nearly 1,500faculty and staff members are leadingthe way in award-winning instruc-tion and research.Lincoln Trivia
Charles Lindbergh learned to flyin Lincoln. He took lessons atLincoln Airplane and Flying Schoolwhere Lincoln Memorial Park istoday.
Nebraska’s Capitol is one of only four “skyscraper”capitols in the United States. It was built on a pay-as-you-go basis for $9.8 million over a 10-year period.
Dick Cavett graduated from Lincoln High School.Johnny Carson attended the University of Nebraska-
Lincoln.At the intersection of 13th & O Streets is a large brick
star. Legend has it this is the exact spot where the
American West begins.The State Capitol and University of Nebraska State
Museum are nationally recognized as one of the bestattended Nebraska attractions.
The Lincoln Municipal Airport is among the emer-gency landing sites for the NASA Space Shuttle.
www.lincoln.org
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Dedicated to the research, preservation and display of quilts from various cultures and eras, theInternational Quilt Study Center Museum in Lincoln houses the world’s largest collection of quilts.Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
Take yourself out to the ballgame at Lincoln’s Haymarket Park.
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IN NEBRASKA, YOU CAN RECAPTUREthe magic of road trips past. And with so many
fun things to do along our waterways—such
as kayaking, tanking, tubing, and canoeing—
it’s easy to let loose and relive the good times.
So what are you waiting for?
VisitNebraska.gov888-444-1867, Dept. 0BFC
Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s Travel and Tourism Division
R E D I S C O V E R T H E ROAD TRIP.
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385 ! GOLD RUSH BYWAYFrom 1874 to 1881, sometimes up to $200,000 in gold traveled this route per day. Today, this 158-mile byway along U.S. Highway 385 belongs to one of the most scenic and historic roads in the nation!the CANAM Highway from Canada to Mexico.
BRIDGES TO BUTTES BYWAYThis 197-mile byway along U.S. Highway 20 from Valentine to the Wyoming border reveals the rich diversity of Nebraska’s scenic landscapes as rolling sandhills transform into majestic bluffs.
HERITAGE HIGHWAYFrom the wooded Missouri River to south-central Nebraska, this 238-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 136 cuts across the land memorialized by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather.
Cruising Nebraska’s Byways is the perfect way to relive the glory of road trips
past. Offering an escape from the harried pace, these two-lane routes allow you
to slow down and truly take in all that Nebraska has to offer. Along the way, be
sure to stop for coffee and homemade pie at one of several mom-and-pop cafés.
Marvel at the varied terrain. Engage in a history lesson about the Old West.
Or simply pull over, park, and witness the many moods of Nebraska.
Rediscover the Road Trip Along Nebraska’s Byways
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LEWIS & CLARK SCENIC BYWAYRetrace the path of Lewis and Clark’s 1804 expedition along the Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway, stretching 82 miles from north of Omaha to South Sioux City on U.S. Highway 75.
LINCOLN HIGHWAY SCENIC & HISTORIC BYWAYSpanning the state from its eastern to western borders on U.S. Highway 30, this 400-mile byway is part of the original Lincoln Highway!America’s first transcontinental artery between San Francisco and New York City.
LOUP RIVERSSCENIC BYWAYNamed for the North, Middle, and South Loup Rivers swirling through the region, this byway ram-bles 150 miles through the heart of Middle America on Nebraska Highways 11 and 91.
OUTLAW TRAILSCENIC BYWAY Once upon a time, outlaws, thieves, lynch mobs, and lawmen stalked this northern stretch of Nebraska. Today, the people you’ll encounter along this 231-mile jaunt on Nebraska Highway 12 from near South Sioux City to Valentine are much friendlier than yesterday’s color-ful characters.
SANDHILLS JOURNEYSCENIC BYWAYDiscover the beauty of Nebraska’s sandhills. This 272-mile stretch of Nebraska Highway 2 from metropolitan Grand Island to the railroad community of Alliance has been named one of the ten most scenic routes in the nation.
WESTERN TRAILS SCENIC & HISTORIC BYWAYThis historic 144-mile route along U.S. Highway 26 and Nebraska Highway 92 from Ogallala to the Wyoming border was once a main thoroughfare of the great western migration.
Retrace the path of Lewis and Clark’s
South Sioux City on U.S. Highway 75.
Spanning the state from its eastern to western
mile jaunt on Nebraska Highway 12 from near
Nebraska Highway 2 from metropolitan Grand Island to the railroad community
Rivers swirling through the region, this byway ram-bles 150 miles through the heart of Middle America
Once upon a time, outlaws, thieves, lynch mobs, and
For more information on Nebraska’s nine scenic byways, go to VisitNebraska.gov or call 888-444-1867.
Tanking down the Middle Loup River, Mullen
Chimney Rock, Bayard
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, Burwell
Niobrara State Park,Niobrara
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, North Platte
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VISIT PAWNEE CITY, NEBRASKA!
A Complete Tour Package
Agricultural Tourism Experiences.
www.pawneecity.org
Pawnee City’s downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Home of SchillingBridge
Winery & Microbrewery.
Pawnee City Historical Society Museum
25,000 reasons to visitincluding the
Dan Whitney Barn.
The Pedal Clinic Over 500
Tractor/Car Pedal Toys.
Pawnee City Historical Society Museum Civil War Reenactments.
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SHARE IN A TIMELESS TRADITION with a
road trip along Nebraska’s Lincoln Highway Scenic &
Historic Byway. From pioneer history to family fun,
there’s sure to be something for everyone along this
400-mile corridor. So what are you waiting for?
402-564-2769
Funded in part by the Federal Highway Administration and the Nebraska Department of Roads with assistance from the Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism.
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The SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest plane ever to fly, greets visitorsat the Strategic Air & Space Museum near Omaha.
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Strategic Air & Space Museum (SASM) may be inits 50th year of operation, but it is far from actingits age. The “Jewel of the Heartland,” as it is often
called, sits majestically on a hill between Omaha andLincoln on I-80, and welcomes visitors with an SR-71staring them down in the lobby.
Formerly known as SAC Museum, this 330,000square-foot building captures the curiosity and imagina-tion of 150,000 visitors each year, as they walk amongover 30 aircraft in two hangars.
It all began with General Curtis LeMay’s vision tomake the Museum a reality. LeMay took over as the sec-
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ond Commander-in-Chief of StrategicAir Command (SAC) and moved SACheadquarters from Andrews AFB inMaryland to Offutt AFB in Nebraska.When he became Commander-in-Chief,he assumed control of 51,985 personneland 837 aircraft spread over 21 activebases. Charged with the need to build adeterrent against aggression, LeMay sawthe need to make SAC stronger. LeMayleft SAC having built a force of 224,014personnel and 2,711 aircraft. In 1953,President Dwight D. Eisenhower madethe Strategic Air Command the UnitedStates’ primary nuclear deterrent force.
The first artifact to be placed in theMuseum was a B-36 Peacemaker, whicharrived on April 22, 1959, and still holds court. TheMuseum was located at the end of an old runway atOffutt AFB and was moved to its current location in1998 after a $30+ million capital campaign and a goal torestore and protect the planes from the elements sofuture generations might have a glimpse into the past.Today the Museum boasts 33 aircraft plus space artifacts,most of which have been restored, while others, such asthe B-29 are in the process of restoration.
SASM offers a robust Education Program with struc-tured field trips during the school year, summer camps,including a trip to NASA each summer, and overnightsfor private and scouting groups.
Second Saturdays are a bonus for those wanting to geta peek inside the aircraft as they participate in “Tip-to-Tail” tours offered by the Curator each month.
2010 will include reunions for Korean War Veterans,World War II Veterans and an event to celebrate“Women on the Home Front” and their contributions.
SASM has traditionally secured traveling exhibits,and now through May 9th, visitors can try their hand atthe various machines that were invented by Leonardoda Vinci.
Forty machines, created based on designs, materialsand tools as specified by Leonardo da Vinci, allow visi-tors to examine and put in motion life-sized mecha-nisms. Machines are categorized by the element ofnature they harness: air, water, earth and fire. Exhibitsinclude inventions transformed into visionary machinessuch as a life-sized armored tank, a glider and a bicycle-ornithopter.
Beginning May 29th, Anakin Skywalker’s Podracerwill be on display until January 2, 2011.
For more information, go to www.SASMuseum.com.
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Education took the Multi-Axis Trainer to schools in Nebraska and SW Iowa; the spin resembles what astronauts experience when they re-enter earth’s atmosphere.
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The Great PlatteRiver Archway
The Great Platte River Road Archway represents thegateway to the west to the 12,000 plus people that passunder the structure daily. The structure is two-stories offascinating interactive exhibitory that traces the historyof the Great Platte River Road from Oregon Trail daysto the fiber optic future world of tomorrow.
The Great Platte River Road Archway pays tribute tothe enduring spirit of the pioneers. During their trekacross America, they encountered Native Americantribes; trappers and traders making their way to annualrendezvous; stagecoach drivers and their passengers;pony express riders; and the telegraph. As the early set-tlers established their homesteads, they witnessed thebirth of the railroads, the Lincoln Highway, America’sfirst transcontinental road; I-80, the nation’s first inter-state; and America’s Information Highway, the fiberoptic cable that today links a nation.
Learn more at http://www.archway.org.
Pioneer VillageThe largest private collection of Americana any-
where, the Pioneer Village complex comprises 28 build-ings on 20 acres housing over 50,000 irreplaceable itemsof historical value, restored to operating order, arrangedin groups and also in the chronological order of theirdevelopment.
There are 12 historic buildings around the circular“green”. There’s a Frontier Fort, a real honest-to-goodness Pony Express Station, an Iron Horse, and ahome made of sod. There’s also a general store and a toystore, chock full of all the goods from yesteryear. An
original art collection including 25 Currier and Ivesprints, 23 Jackson paintings, and the largest single col-lection of Rogers statues can also be visited.
You can ride a priceless steam carousel, see 17 historicflying machines and marvel at 100 antique tractors. Seethe world’s oldest Buick, a 1902 Cadillac and a 1903Ford, both designed by Henry Ford, plus 350 otherantique cars, all displayed in their order of development.
To learn more, visit http://www.pioneervillage.org.
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Scotts Bluff National Monument
As a landmark for people making their way across theGreat Plains for hundreds of years, Scotts Bluff NationalMonument today consists of 3,000 acres of prairie landand scenic sandstone bluffs, and is dedicated to preserv-ing the historic legacy of America’s westward move-ment.
Vestiges of the old trail can still be seen, and theOregon Trail Museum offers a wide variety of exhibitsthat tell stories of early pioneers. A paved road and hik-ing trail allow visitors to either drive or walk to the sum-mit of the bluff for a spectacular view of the North PlatteValley.
Scotts Bluff National Monument is located threemiles west of Gering, Nebraska, on Old Oregon Trail(formerly State Highway 92). The Monument can alsobe reached via Interstate 80 by exiting at Kimball,Nebraska and driving 40 miles north to Gering.
Learn more at http://www.geringtourism.com.
Fremont Dinner TrainThe Fremont Dinner Train is a private organization
started in 1988 by a group of investors. The Fremontand Elkhorn Valley Railroad (FEVR), a non-profit his-torical society, owns the engine and the track on whichthe dinner train runs.
The goal of the Fremont Dinner Train is to send youback into the 1940s era. You will be exposed to 1940music and scenery, while on an elegant 18 mile round
trip departing from Fremont. Friday and Saturday nightsare the two evening runs that are more formal andromantic. While on the Sunday afternoon dinner runs,you can enjoy a more casual outing.
Over the years, a number of entertainment formatshave been added including: murder mysteries, melodra-mas, USO dinner shows, wine tasting dinners, themeoccasions, holiday runs, period movies, and even anoccasional dance floor.
For more information, visit http://www.dinnertrain.net.
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Near Gering, Scotts Bluff National Monument cast a magnificent shadow on landsonce inhabited by American Indians. Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
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Groups Will Love Delaware’s 77th Annual Dover Days Festival April 30,May 1-2, 2010
Groups, make plans now for Delaware’s 77thDover Days Festival, set for April 30, May 1 and2, 2010. Dover Days is one of Delaware’s
longest-running festivals celebrating First State history,and brings back memories of days gone by. There is nofestival admission or motorcoach parking fees.
Take a stroll down memory lane — new in 2010 is athree-day “Houses of Kent,” featuring more than 4017th and 18th century homes and buildings featuringGeorgian Revival, Victorian, English Gothic andFederal style architecture. With the purchase of 40house tour tickets, group leaders will be provided onefree ticket.
Friday, April30, the event opens with a free out-
door concert, car show of street rods, hotrods andantique cars. Historic houses will be open for touring.
Saturday, May 1 kicksoff with the huge Dover Days parade; maypole
dancing with children in colonial attire; costumed petparade; free admission to numerous museums, historicsites and Woodburn, the Governor’s mansion; 150+ arti-sans and crafts vendors; outdoor entertainment stage;public auction of locally-made Amish quilts; energy vil-
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What’s HappeningWhat’s Happening
City of Dover Mayor Carleton Carey and First Lady Blanche Carey are among the 120 paradeentries that occurs on Saturday morning of the Dover Days festival. The beloved parade isone of the city’s oldest and largest in terms of entries and spectators.
lage; Colonial artisans;Civil War and WWIIencampments; NativeAmerican Indian vil-lage; and an antiquetractor show -- truly afull day of entertain-ment. Historic housesthroughout KentCounty will be open fortouring.
Sunday, May 2 willfocus on the Houses ofKent historic housetours. The Dover Dayssymphony concert will be held at the historic SchwartzCenter for the Arts, located in Downtown Dover, at anadditional fee.
Special weekend lodging packages are available. Forassistance in planning your tour, including a personal-ized marketing flier designed at no charge, contactBarbara Rafte, group tour professional, at 302-734-4888.
For more information on the Dover Days Festival orvisiting Dover, Delaware’s historic Capital, visitwww.visitdover.com or call Kent County DelawareConvention & Visitors Bureau, at 800-233-5368.
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The Dickinson Plantation will be open for the Houses ofKent historic house tour that will be part of the Dover DaysFestival. 40+ homes open to tours.
Dover Days Costumed Pet Parade
The 77th annualDover Days fes-tival will featurean antique wed-ding gown exhi-bition in theCentury Club located onDover’s HistoricGreen, recentlynamed amongthe top 10 publicspaces in thecountry.
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Virginia Aquarium’s $25 Million RestlessPlanet Creating Exciting Venue in VirginiaBeach
Groups looking for excitement on the wild side,the Aquarium invites you to explore anIndonesian volcanic island, a coastal Saharan
desert, a Malaysian peat swamp and the Red Sea. Thenew $25 million Restless Planet permanent exhibit fea-tures 12,000 square feet of spectacular new habitats andexhibits, 110,000 gallons of aquariums, 6,000 new ani-mals and 367 new species. The renovation more thandoubles the animal collection at the resort city’s largestattraction and unique meeting venue.
Slog through the humidity of a Malaysian peat swampand come face-to-face with tomistomas, the world’s mostendangered crocodile. Shuffle through North Africandesert sands where cobras and scorpions reside. Explorea 40-foot tunnel in the Red Sea while eagle rays with 6-foot wingspans and hundreds of colorful reef fishes swimoverhead. Then hike across an Indonesian volcanicisland in search of Komodo dragons, the world’s largestlizards. Restless Planet features these four habitats – aMalaysian Peat Swamp, a Coastal Sahara Desert, theRed Sea, and Indonesia’s Flores Island – from around the
world that existed in Virginia millions of years ago. Thehabitats recreate the look, feel and smell of those envi-ronments, as well as showcase many of the animals thatadapted to those environments.
Throughout Restless Planet, visitors can see howdiverse environments from Virginia’s past compare tosimilar environmentsstill in existence today.
At the Aquarium,travel an aquatic journeyfrom the shore to thedepths of the AtlanticOcean and experienceanimal feedings, trainingsessions, and “hands on”programs and education-al exhibits to entertainand inspire you.
www.VirginiaAquarium.com
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Komodo Dragon
The Red Sea
Kids at Conservation Station Aquarium
Jamboree Returns to Wheeling CapitolTheatre -- 77th Anniversary CountryMusic Spectacular
Generations of radio listeners going back as far asthe 1920s recall hundreds of “Barn DanceThemed Radio Shows” that blanketed the
nation’s crackling radio airwaves. Emanatingfrom its northeast home in Wheeling,West Virginia, “The World’sOriginal Wheeling RadioJamboree” is one of the lastremaining shows of its type,being second only toNashville’s Grand OleOpry in longevity.
The Original WheelingRadio Jamboree, one ofAmerica’s longest runninglive radio programs, current-ly held at the restoredVictoria Theatre, is now broad-cast on many country radios sta-tions.
Since its 1933 premiere, The WheelingJamboree has been a byword for country music, a
genre which has been called “the only truly artistic musi-cal contribution to the world that Americans can solelyclaim as their own.”
The broadcast and stage presentation of TheWheeling Jamboree was nearly lost forever when inDecember 2005 “Live Nation” (former owners of
Wheeling’s Landmark Capitol Theatre) ceased pro-duction of the live show, then eventually
sold the building to the WheelingConvention Bureau.
Wheeling area station WKKXAM 1600 immediately pickedup the weekly Saturday pro-gram with 9 other stations.The show also has a healthyonline audience when itstreams its syndicated liveaudio feed and also simul-casts its live internet video.Long-time fans of the show
are only now rediscoveringthey can still attend the live
weekly event.Gone now are the days of bales
of hay adorning the stage, the blue-overalled male performers and “gals” in
cute gingham dresses. Gone, too, are some ofthe memorable entertainers who performed here: Webb
Pierce, Ernest Tubb, Ira Louvin, TexRitter, Crazy Elmer, HawkshawHawkins, Big Slim, Stoney Cooperand Doc & Chickie Williams.
Current country superstar BradPaisley and Wheeling native firsttook to the stage of the Jamboree atage 12 and worked as a staff bandmember in his formative years.
April 3 brings together a host ofCountry Legends when the Jamboreecelebrates its 77th Anniversary at“The Capitol”.
Group and motorcoach sales cancall 304-907-0306. Or visithttp://www.wheelingjamboree.org.
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Retro Rewind: Peace, Love and…DuckTape®!
What happens when you combine the 60s, 70sand 80s with duct tape? You create the themefor this year’s Avon, Ohio Heritage Duct Tape
Festival -- Peace, Love and…Duck Tape. Over Father’sDay Weekend, duct tape enthusiasts and festivalgoerswill be treated to the grooviest retro rewind of the year,complete with far-out fashions, sculptures and festivalfare.
The free, three-day psychedelic celebration of allthings duct tape will kick off on Friday, June 18, at 4pmat Veteran’s Memorial Park in Avon. Hosted in the“Duct Tape Capital” of the world and home of DuckTape® brand duct tape, festivalgoers will be entertainedwith a unique display of retro-themed sculptures andfashions created with duct tape. And, since Duck Tapebrand duct tape is available in more than 20 colors,including new Totally Tie-Dye™, the sculptures arebound to be dy-no-mite!
Sculptures for this year’s festival will becreated by students from the University ofthe Arts in Philadelphia, PA, led byAssistant Professor Joe Girandola. “Theopportunity for my students to prepare, cre-ate and exhibit large-scale works using DuckTape brand duct tape will be instrumental intheir development as artists,” said Girandola.
Avon Lake, Ohio, resident and Duck Tapebrand duct tape artist Amanda Richardson,who crafted the sculptures for the 2009Mardi Gras-themed Duct Tape Festival, willcreate the fashions for this year’s far-out fes-tivities.
But that’s not all. A tent for sticky ducttape arts and crafts for children and adultsalike will be open so festivalgoers can trytheir hand at making a wallet, rose or any-thing else they can imagine.
There will also be free rolls of ducttape to the first 500 people each day ofthe festival, and, of course, traditionalfestival favorites, including rides, food,games, live entertainment, boothsfrom local vendors and organizationsand more!
So share the love, man, and boogieon out to Avon, Ohio, for a groovy,one-of-a-kind celebration you won’twant to miss (don’t forget…it’s free)!For additional event information,directions and local accommodationscall toll-free, 1-866-818-1116 or visitwww.AvonDuctTapeFestival.com.
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