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Thrilling visitors from around the world, Shenandoah Caverns is the only cavern in Virginia with elevator service! Explorers of every age and ability will discover an underground world of wonder. With level walkways and no stairs to climb, only the sights are breathtaking. The Family of Attractions includes amazing parade floats and presidential inaugural props at American Celebration on Parade. Delightful antique animated department store window displays on Main Street of Yesteryear. Experience the live 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 2 • Byways
xplore Shenandoah Bryce Resort's golf course is open to the public. It offers the challenges and stunning vistas that you'll find only on a mountain course. The golf course, designed by Ed Ault, is a 6,260 yard, par 71, 18-hole championship course. With several tree-lined holes and fairway bunkers, 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 The Yellow Barn
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Hampton Inn & Suites, Woodstock, VA has achieved #1 in Virginia and #5 in the nation, voted by our guests! The Hampton Inn & Suites strives to make each guest feel as comfortable as they can. Everyone should feel as though this is their home away from home. With an indoor heated pool, 92 rooms (including 30 luxurious suites), wireless Internet, and 32” flat screen TVs, the Hampton Inn/Woodstock is the newest, most exclusive hotel in the Shenandoah Valley. It is located in the quaint, historic town of Woodstock, and central to many of the Valley’s breathtaking and unique attractions, including Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Shenandoah Caverns and many Civil War Battlefield sites. Located just 15 miles from Bryce Resort, check out the new overnight Bryce Golf Packages from just $99.00 per person, double occupancy. www.hamptoninnwoodstock.com
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PREVIEW By Steve Kirchner, Editor & Publisher During the past decade no one has been more supportive of Byways magazine than the Nebraska tourism industry. As a result, we’ve often been told by readers how impressed they are by how much Nebraska has to offer visitors. So we thought now is the right time to focus on all that is happening in the Cornhusker State and present it to Byways readers, making it easy to understand why Nebraska is so proud of what it offers to group and individual travelers. You’ll learn about the state’s many Scenic Byways, read about a statewide Junk Jaunt, and The Omaha Skyline discover the Sandhill Crane Migration. We’ll visit Omaha, one of the most dynamic cities in In What’s Happening, the 77th annual Dover Days the country, and one with an ever changing skyline. Celebration held at the end of April is highlighted. It’s In Lincoln, the state capital, there is always the exciteDelaware’s longest-running festival and celebrates First ment of Saturday football, and we’ll learn how Lancaster State history, while showcasing historic houses, music, a became Lincoln, and see one of the only “skyscraper” parade, artisans and crafts vendors, and fun for all. state capital buildings in the country. At the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach, explore Fifty years of history at the Strategic Air & Space the $25 million Restless Museum are Planet exhibit, featuring now being celefour spectacular habitats brated. Located and animals that existed near Omaha, in Virginia millions of the museum years ago. spotlights some Country music fans of the most everywhere are rejoicing amazing aircraft at the rebirth of the on display anyfamous Wheeling, West where in the Virginia Original Radio country, offering Jamboree. Jamboree the visitor a look USA is broadcast every at our military’s Saturday night and fans fascinating aircan also attend the live craft history. weekly event. Also in this issue The Sandhill Crane Migration Avon, Ohio is the Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED are brief snap“Duct Tape Capital of shots of a few the World,” home of essential stops Duck Tape brand duct on your travels through the state, including the Great tape. For a retro rewind, boogie on out to the Avon Platte River Road Archway, Pioneer Village, Scotts Bluff National Monument and the Freemont Dinner Duct Tape Festival for a groovy, one-of-a-kind free celebration you won’t want to miss. Train. ** Our apologies to the Chicago Office of Tourism, responsible Nebraska truly is a state with “Endless Possibilities” for the traveler, whether in a group or a family exploring the for the stunning photos in the story, “Chicago, Great American City” in the last issue. We credited the wrong organization. scenic byways. 4 • Byways
Volume 27, Issue No. 1, 2010 On the cover. The sun descends in the western sky as the rolling landscape along the Bridges to Buttes Byway turns harvest orange. For more on the Scenic Byways and Endless Possibilities of Nebraska, turn to page 6. Cover photo by M. Forsberg, Nebraska DED
Features Nebraska, Scenic Byways & Endless Possibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Nebraska’s Junk Jaunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sandhill Crane Migration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Experience Dynamic Omaha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Lincoln, Nebraska’s Capital City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Strategic Air & Space Museum Celebrates 50 Years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Nebraska Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Escape the interstate and experience the picturesque scenery only a two-lane road and a country church can offer 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 Rocks near Bridgeport along the Oregon Trail were stunning. They still are today. Photo by M. Forsberg, Nebraska DED
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ebraska is a lovely combination of Old West history, small town charm and contemporary urban excitement. Genuine surprises await you on Nebraska’s nine scenic byways. Over each hill or around each bend, you’ll never know what you’ll chance upon….a great trout-fishing stream, challenging golf courses, a small town parade, a Native American earth lodge, or even Carhenge, a light-hearted recreation of Stonehenge. The roads of Nebraska lead to much more than just the next town. Chart a historical course to relive the stories of Crazy Horse and Buffalo Bill Cody. The road to culture will take you to ethnic festivals, museums and fine art. Navigate your way to home-cookin’ cafes and upscale international dining. Explore the country that inspired novelists Willa Cather, Mari Sandoz and John G. Neihardt. End your day in an elegant hotel or a rustic ranch. In Nebraska, the only wrong road is the road not taken. Gold Rush Byway U.S. Highway 385 has a rich history, literally: in the 1870s as much as $200,000 in gold each day was transported along this 158-mile route. Based in one of the
most geologically significant areas in Nebraska, the Gold Rush Byway leads visitors to Courthouse and Jail Rocks, two pioneer landmarks, as well as the rugged Pine Ridge, a slice of land between the Niobrara and White rivers in far northwest Nebraska that has been eroded into a region of forested buttes, ridges and canyons. Quirky attractions like Carhenge -- a modern interpretation of Stonehenge made out of vintage cars -- keep things light. www.visitnebraska.gov/goldrush Bridges to Buttes Byway Starting 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 drivers past the subtle, rolling Sandhills and into the rugged yet majestic bluffs and buttes of the northwest corner of the state. Top mountain biking destinations, a national grassland, horseback and Jeep tours of the Pine Ridge and archeological digs in this fossil paradise make this trip one perfect for just about any outdoor enthusiast, novice to expert. www.visitnebraska.gov/bridges
Carhenge -- a modern interpretation of Stonehenge made 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.
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Heritage Highway Spanning the wide ranging, artsy region in south central and eastern Nebraska, the U.S. Highway 136 begins in the wooded bluffs on the banks of the Missouri River and cuts across to the expansive shore of Harlan County Lake. Two hundred-thirty-eight miles of fertile farmland lead travelers to places like the Homestead National Monument, the home of Willa Cather and lots of charming wineries. www.heritagehighway136.com
Floating leisurely downstream in a stock tank, known as tanking, has become a popular pastime in Nebraska, and Broken Arrow Wilderness near Fullerton is a great place to try it out. Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway History is front and center along U.S. Highway 75. In 1804, Merriwether Lewis and William Clark began a journey that took them on today’s eastern border of Nebraska. The byway runs along those footsteps, past vast expanses of cropland and beautifully wooded bluffs along the Missouri River. Along its 82 miles, find two native wildlife refuges, a small tribal herd of bison and the vibrant cultures of the Winnebago and American Indian tribes. www.lewisandclarkscenicbyway.com Lincoln Highway Scenic & Historic Byway Spanning the state from the western border to the east, the 400 miles of U.S. Hwy 30 is the only byway that crosses the entire state of Nebraska. Drive along the Oregon, Mormon and California Trails, the Pony
A beacon to travelers along the Oregon, Mormon and California Trails, Chimney Rock near Bayard is the most mentioned landmark in pioneer journals. Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
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Express Route and part of Union Pacific’s first transcontinental railroad. Sod houses, wagon ruts from the pioneers and authentic brick pavers from the original Lincoln Highway are just some of the historical landmarks that await. www.lincolnhighwaynebraskabyway.com Loup Rivers Scenic Byway Named after the North, South and Middle Loup Rivers that border the road, Nebraska Highways 11 and 91 together reach 150 miles through this lush river valley. Nebraska’s Big Rodeo is a main attraction here, as are canoeing and tanking -- floating down the river in a metal stock tank -- along the glistening rivers. Hunting and fishing are plentiful, and the wildlife in the region is a magnet for nature photographers. www.loupriverscenicbyway.com Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway Cowboy tales of drama surround this byway, rumored to once be the hideout of famous outlaw Jesse James. Two hundred thirty one miles of Nebraska hospitality greet travelers today on the state’s Highway 12, where museums and historic sites interest with lots of water fun, including the Niobrara River, one of the top ten canoeing rivers in the country. www.nebraskaoutlawtrail.com Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway Nearly 300 miles of unblemished, rolling green hills mean you can only be in one place and on one road: Nebraska Highway 2. One of the only places where the radio dial rolls through and through, never stopping, the
seclusion and serenity of the Sandhills equate relaxation for travelers. It’s truly a place to disconnect with the modern world and reconnect with nature. www.sandhillsjourney.com Western Trails Scenic & Historic Byway A key path in the westward migration of the mid 1800s, today U.S. Highways 26 and 92 are an outstanding destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The byway features 144 miles of fishing, sailing and skiing, coupled with amazing bird watching and top-notch guest ranches where guests can work on the land with the ranchers or simply enjoy the view. Covered wagon rides at historic Chimney Rock are a thrill for kids of all ages, and adults, too. www.visitnebraska.gov/westerntrails Hitch a horse-powered ride through history at Fort Robinson 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 an untamed section of the Missouri River to the east. Photo by J. Nabb.
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Travelers take to the open road near Elkhorn for a piece of nostalgia not found on the Interstate, the original brick road from the Lincoln Highway. Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
Nebraska’s Junk Jaunt
Junk Jaunt draws thousands of people from 30 states. The Junk Jaunt is a 300-mile span of flea markets, food stands, antique dealers, farmers markets. Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
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Sandhill Crane Migration
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ne 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 lineage will fill the skies over central Nebraska. By day, the huge grey clouds of birds forage over and on Nebraska cropland. Come dusk, they swoop into the Platte River valley, where they roost for the night. Bird enthusiasts from around the United States marvel at the sights and sounds of the migration. Sandhill cranes leap and flap in mating dances as they feast in the fields on insect larvae and corn left from the fall harvest. The birds are resting and recharging as they anticipate the climax of their long flight from Mexico and the southern United States to summer nesting areas in Alaska, northern Canada and Siberia. In all, 80 percent of the world’s Sandhill cranes migrate through central Nebraska. Crane watching doesn’t require a lot of specialized equipment, but visitors, whether hiking or just observing, need to dress warmly. Layering is a good strategy to preserve body heat on the hike-bike trail and in viewing blinds, and don’t forget warm headwear, socks, boots and gloves or mittens. There are lots of opportunities to see the cranes: roadside parking sites, hike and bike trails and viewing sites and blinds at wildlife sanctuaries. At the Nebraska Nature & Visitors Center, birders can take guided tours, and online registration is available. The center is open from March to April for tours. For more information, visit www.nebraskanature.org. The Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary will also have viewings. Rowe’s observation blinds are fully enclosed structures that hold 26 to 32 people each. For the serious nature photographer, Rowe also 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 corner of the group camping area. At the Interstate 80 and Alda Road exit, viewers can drive south of the interstate about half to three-quarters of a mile where they will find an observation bridge. During the day, travelers can observe, from their vehicles, the cranes while they’re feeding in the fields. In North Platte, viewers can see some cranes, though not in as great of numbers. A few thousand normally travel through the area. A large group of cranes migrate through Oshkosh. Bentley Birding Tours offers a guided crane tour where viewers can also see shorebirds, prairie chicken and short tailed grouse. For more information, go to www.bentleybirding.com. At 17 Ranch, west of Lewellen, travelers can view cranes, stay at the ranch for the weekend and visit the 17 Ranch Winery. For details, visit www.17ranchwinery.com. Birders can check out the Nebraska Birding Trails web site for other private and public sites for bird viewing 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 of open grasslands, meadows, and wetlands. *650,000 cranes visit the central Nebraska flyway each 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 38 miles per hour. *Cranes dance, run, leap high in the air and otherwise cavort around, not only during mating but all year long. *The average Sandhill crane lives 20 to 40 years.
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estled along the Missouri River in the center of the United States, discover Omaha’s unique brand 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 and unleash your inner artist. Savor legendary Omaha steak and 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 hospitality. Genuinely committed to making your visit relaxing and memorable, in Omaha it’s all about customizing the city just for you. Founded in 1854, Omaha has always been a dynamic, energetic city continually transforming itself. Whether it was the Native American Indian tribes, pioneers, railroad laborers or meatpackers, everyone who came to call Omaha home helped shape its current cultural diversity, hard work ethic and friendly demeanor. Named after an American Indian Tribe, Omaha means “Those going against the wind or current,” Omahans proudly continue to live up to the name. In recent years, the Omaha riverfront and downtown area have experienced tremendous growth with over two billion dollars in new development. A one-of-a-kind $22 million pedestrian bridge Scurves its way across the Missouri River, the signature, cable-stayed Bob Kerrey Bridge is one of the longest pedestrian bridge projects ever constructed, giving Omaha visitors a breathtaking view of the ever changing skyline.
Omaha is home to the NCAA College World Series, Omaha Royals AAA baseball and Omaha Beef arena football, a professional tour stop for both the PGA and ProRodeo circuit. Omaha offers something for the sports fan in everyone. Currently the 42nd largest city in the United States, the metropolitan area is home to over 800,000 people who welcome visitors with open arms and authentic Midwestern 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 the world’s largest indoor rain forest, desert and nocturnal exhibits. Also a world-class aquarium, gorilla valley, orangutan forest, IMAX Theatre, tram tours and more. Boys Town, where guided tours of this Natural Historic Landmark visit the Hall of History, Father Flanagan’s restored 1920s home and the breathtaking Dowd Chapel.
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Housed in an elegant former train station, the Durham Museum tells the story of Omaha’s rise from remote outpost to booming railroad town. Photo by J. Nabb.
The Old Market District, Omaha’s historic art, shopping and dining district. Cobblestone streets lined with unique shops, antique emporiums, local restaurants and more. Horse drawn carriage rides available. Joslyn Art Museum, where you can enjoy rare works of art from 530 B.C. through the 20th century. This vibrant pink marble museum also features an impressive outdoor sculpture garden. Lauritzen Gardens, where narrative tram tours wind through more than 100 acres of outdoor gardens. Tours also include Kenefick Railroad Park, home to the largest and most powerful diesel-electric locomotives ever built. The Durham Museum makes its home in one of Omaha’s most unique treasures, Union Station. The Durham Museum offers a fascinating look at the history of the region and offers a broad-range of traveling exhibits through its affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution and strong ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and the Field Museum. Omaha Community Playhouse, America’s largest community theater, provides some of the finest productions in the Midwest. Experience behind the scenes tours before the performances. 1927 Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ performance 22 • Byways
music from the 1940s comes alive during private concerts featuring silent movies and sing-a-longs. The Titanic Dinner at the Renaissance Mansion, when you can travel back in time and enjoy an authentic eight course meal from the infamous luxury ocean liner’s original menu. Elegant setting which includes actors playing Captain Smith and Molly Brown. River City Star Riverboat Cruises, a variety of interactive and themed cruises are tailor-made to fit any group. Complete with food, drink and entertainment. www.visitomaha.com Omaha Riverfront Dining
Lincoln, Nebraska’s Capital City
The Nebraska State Capitol building in Lincoln
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Memorial Stadium is home to the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Once considered part of the “Great American the state capital and was renamed “Lincoln” to honor Desert,” Lincoln today is a flourishing oasis for business the 16th president who had been assassinated just two and culture. The city was founded as the village of years earlier. This caused quite a stir among constituents, Lancaster in 1859 by a group of prospectors hoping to whose sentiments were mixed regarding who should build a salt industry from the salt basin of what is now have won the Civil War. called Salt Creek. Not long thereafter, the group turned from The Lincoln Farmers Market, replete with the salt mining to agriculture, which freshest selection of local fare, is always bustling. would become the mainstay of the state’s economy. When Nebraska gained statehood in 1867, most of Nebraska’s population lived south of the Platte River. For the “South Platters,” who had to cross the Platte to do business in the capital city of Omaha, the journey was an arduous one. So it was no surprise when the South Platters voted to move the capital seat as far west as possible. On the same day Nebraska became a state -- March 1, 1867 Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED -- Lancaster replaced Omaha as 24 • Byways
Lincoln continues to be the seat for Nebraska’s state government today. The skyline is dominated by the State Capitol, designed by famed architect Bertram Goodhue and constructed from the same Indiana Limestone used to build the Chrysler Building in New York City. The Capitol took 10 years to build and was later declared the Fourth Architectural Wonder of the World by American Institute of Architects. To this day, the Capitol is home to the Nebraska Unicameral, the only one-house, nonpartisan governing body in the United States. Nebraska’s legislature has been working for more than 50 years to accommodate Lincoln’s shift from a rural economy to the growing metro area of today. Since 1869, Lincoln has been home to the flagship campus of
Great jazz and great food can be found outdoors every Tuesday night during Lincoln’s Jazz in June. .Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
Lincoln Skyline with the Capitol building in forefront
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the University of Nebraska. Originally built as a bastion of technical and agricultural studies, the university now offers more than 52 specialized degree choices from 10 nationally acclaimed colleges. Approximately 25,000 students attend classes on Lincoln’s campus alone each year, and nearly 1,500 faculty and staff members are leading the way in award-winning instruction and research. Lincoln Trivia Charles Lindbergh learned to fly in Lincoln. He took lessons at Lincoln Airplane and Flying School Take yourself out to the ballgame at Lincoln’s Haymarket Park. where Lincoln Memorial Park is today. Nebraska’s Capitol is one of only four “skyscraper” American West begins. The State Capitol and University of Nebraska State capitols in the United States. It was built on a pay-asMuseum are nationally recognized as one of the best you-go basis for $9.8 million over a 10-year period. attended Nebraska attractions. Dick Cavett graduated from Lincoln High School. The Lincoln Municipal Airport is among the emerJohnny Carson attended the University of Nebraskagency landing sites for the NASA Space Shuttle. Lincoln. www.lincoln.org At the intersection of 13th & O Streets is a large brick star. Legend has it this is the exact spot where the Dedicated to the research, preservation and display of quilts from various cultures and eras, the International Quilt Study Center Museum in Lincoln houses the world’s largest collection of quilts. Photo by R. Neibel, Nebraska DED
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IN NEBRASKA, YOU CAN RECAPTURE the 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?
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Rediscover the Road Trip Along Nebraska’s Byways Cruising Nebraska’s Byways is the perfect way to relive the glory of road trips R. Neibel
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.
385 – GOLD RUSH BYWAY
Marvel at the varied terrain. Engage in a history lesson about the Old West.
From 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.
Or simply pull over, park, and witness the many moods of Nebraska. The Antiquarium, Brownville
BRIDGES TO BUTTES BYWAY This 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 HIGHWAY From the wooded Missouri River to south-central Nebraska, this 238-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 136 cuts across the land memorialized by Pulitzer Prizewinning author Willa Cather. R. Neibel
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LEWIS & CLARK SCENIC BYWAY Retrace 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.
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LOUP RIVERS SCENIC BYWAY Named for the North, Middle, and South Loup Rivers swirling through the region, this byway rambles 150 miles through the heart of Middle America on Nebraska Highways 11 and 91. M. Forsberg
OUTLAW TRAIL SCENIC 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 231mile jaunt on Nebraska Highway 12 from near South Sioux City to Valentine are much friendlier than yesterday’s colorful characters. R. Neibel
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SANDHILLS JOURNEY SCENIC BYWAY Discover 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.
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WESTERN TRAILS SCENIC & HISTORIC BYWAY
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This 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.
For more information on Nebraska’s nine scenic byways, go to VisitNebraska.gov or call 888-444-1867.
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Nebraska’s Highway 2 The Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway between Grand Island and Alliance makes a memorable day trip or unforgettable vacation! s ,ARGEST GRASS COVERED SAND DUNES IN THE WESTERN hemisphere s 3ANDHILL CRANE SPRING MIGRATION s /GALLALA !QUIFER ,OUP 2IVER SYSTEM LAKES AND WETLANDS s .EBRASKA .ATIONAL &OREST "ESSEY 2ANGER $ISTRICT n LARGEST HAND PLANTED forest in the world s .ORTH !MERICAN #ENTRAL &LYWAY
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VISIT PAWNEE CITY, NEBRASKA!
A Complete Tour Package Pawnee City’s downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Home of SchillingBridge Winery & Microbrewery.
Pawnee City Historical Society Museum Civil War Reenactments.
Pawnee City Historical Society Museum 25,000 reasons to visit including the Dan Whitney Barn. The Pedal Clinic Over 500 Tractor/Car Pedal Toys. Agricultural Tourism Experiences.
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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?
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The SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest plane ever to fly, greets visitors at the Strategic Air & Space Museum near Omaha.
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trategic Air & Space Museum (SASM) may be in its 50th year of operation, but it is far from acting its age. The “Jewel of the Heartland,” as it is often called, sits majestically on a hill between Omaha and Lincoln on I-80, and welcomes visitors with an SR-71 staring them down in the lobby.
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Formerly known as SAC Museum, this 330,000 square-foot building captures the curiosity and imagination of 150,000 visitors each year, as they walk among over 30 aircraft in two hangars. It all began with General Curtis LeMay’s vision to make the Museum a reality. LeMay took over as the sec-
ond Commander-in-Chief of Strategic Air Command (SAC) and moved SAC headquarters from Andrews AFB in Maryland to Offutt AFB in Nebraska. When he became Commander-in-Chief, he assumed control of 51,985 personnel and 837 aircraft spread over 21 active bases. Charged with the need to build a deterrent against aggression, LeMay saw the need to make SAC stronger. LeMay left SAC having built a force of 224,014 personnel and 2,711 aircraft. In 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower made the Strategic Air Command the United States’ primary nuclear deterrent force. The first artifact to be placed in the Museum was a B-36 Peacemaker, which arrived on April 22, 1959, and still holds court. The Museum was located at the end of an old runway at Offutt AFB and was moved to its current location in 1998 after a $30+ million capital campaign and a goal to restore and protect the planes from the elements so future 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 as the B-29 are in the process of restoration. SASM offers a robust Education Program with structured field trips during the school year, summer camps, including a trip to NASA each summer, and overnights for private and scouting groups.
Second Saturdays are a bonus for those wanting to get a peek inside the aircraft as they participate in “Tip-toTail” 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 at the various machines that were invented by Leonardo da Vinci. Forty machines, created based on designs, materials and tools as specified by Leonardo da Vinci, allow visitors to examine and put in motion life-sized mechanisms. Machines are categorized by the element of nature they harness: air, water, earth and fire. Exhibits include inventions transformed into visionary machines such as a life-sized armored tank, a glider and a bicycleornithopter. Beginning May 29th, Anakin Skywalker’s Podracer will be on display until January 2, 2011. For more information, go to www.SASMuseum.com.
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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Nebraska Snapshots
The Great Platte River Archway
The Great Platte River Road Archway represents the gateway to the west to the 12,000 plus people that pass under the structure daily. The structure is two-stories of fascinating interactive exhibitory that traces the history of the Great Platte River Road from Oregon Trail days to the fiber optic future world of tomorrow. The Great Platte River Road Archway pays tribute to the enduring spirit of the pioneers. During their trek across America, they encountered Native American tribes; trappers and traders making their way to annual rendezvous; stagecoach drivers and their passengers; pony express riders; and the telegraph. As the early settlers established their homesteads, they witnessed the birth of the railroads, the Lincoln Highway, America’s first transcontinental road; I-80, the nation’s first interstate; and America’s Information Highway, the fiber optic cable that today links a nation. Learn more at http://www.archway.org.
Pioneer Village
The largest private collection of Americana anywhere, the Pioneer Village complex comprises 28 buildings on 20 acres housing over 50,000 irreplaceable items of historical value, restored to operating order, arranged in groups and also in the chronological order of their development. There are 12 historic buildings around the circular “green”. There’s a Frontier Fort, a real honest-togoodness Pony Express Station, an Iron Horse, and a home made of sod. There’s also a general store and a toy store, chock full of all the goods from yesteryear. An 44 • Byways
original art collection including 25 Currier and Ives prints, 23 Jackson paintings, and the largest single collection of Rogers statues can also be visited. You can ride a priceless steam carousel, see 17 historic flying machines and marvel at 100 antique tractors. See the world’s oldest Buick, a 1902 Cadillac and a 1903 Ford, both designed by Henry Ford, plus 350 other antique cars, all displayed in their order of development. To learn more, visit http://www.pioneervillage.org.
Scotts Bluff National Monument
As a landmark for people making their way across the Great Plains for hundreds of years, Scotts Bluff National Monument today consists of 3,000 acres of prairie land and scenic sandstone bluffs, and is dedicated to preserving the historic legacy of America’s westward movement. Vestiges of the old trail can still be seen, and the Oregon Trail Museum offers a wide variety of exhibits that tell stories of early pioneers. A paved road and hiking trail allow visitors to either drive or walk to the summit of the bluff for a spectacular view of the North Platte Valley. Scotts Bluff National Monument is located three miles west of Gering, Nebraska, on Old Oregon Trail (formerly State Highway 92). The Monument can also be 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 Train
The Fremont Dinner Train is a private organization started in 1988 by a group of investors. The Fremont and Elkhorn Valley Railroad (FEVR), a non-profit historical society, owns the engine and the track on which the dinner train runs. The goal of the Fremont Dinner Train is to send you back into the 1940s era. You will be exposed to 1940 music and scenery, while on an elegant 18 mile round
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trip departing from Fremont. Friday and Saturday nights are the two evening runs that are more formal and romantic. While on the Sunday afternoon dinner runs, you can enjoy a more casual outing. Over the years, a number of entertainment formats have been added including: murder mysteries, melodramas, USO dinner shows, wine tasting dinners, theme occasions, holiday runs, period movies, and even an occasional dance floor. For more information, visit http://www.dinnertrain.net.
Near Gering, Scotts Bluff National Monument cast a magnificent shadow on lands once 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
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roups, make plans now for Delaware’s 77th Dover Days Festival, set for April 30, May 1 and 2, 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 no festival admission or motorcoach parking fees. Take a stroll down memory lane — new in 2010 is a three-day “Houses of Kent,” featuring more than 40 17th and 18th century homes and buildings featuring Georgian Revival, Victorian, English Gothic and Federal style architecture. With the purchase of 40 house tour tickets, group leaders will be provided one free ticket.
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Saturday, May 1 kicks off with the huge Dover Days parade; maypole Friday, April dancing with children in colonial attire; costumed pet 30, the event opens with a free out- parade; free admission to numerous museums, historic door concert, car show of street rods, hotrods and sites and Woodburn, the Governor’s mansion; 150+ artisans and crafts vendors; outdoor entertainment stage; antique cars. Historic houses will be open for touring. public auction of locally-made Amish quilts; energy vil-
City of Dover Mayor Carleton Carey and First Lady Blanche Carey are among the 120 parade entries that occurs on Saturday morning of the Dover Days festival. The beloved parade is one of the city’s oldest and largest in terms of entries and spectators.
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The 77th annual Dover Days festival will feature an antique wedding gown exhibition in the Century Club located on Dover’s Historic Green, recently named among the top 10 public spaces in the country. Dover Days Costumed Pet Parade
lage; Colonial artisans; Civil War and WWII encampments; Native American Indian village; and an antique tractor show -- truly a full day of entertainment. Historic houses throughout Kent County will be open for touring. Sunday, May 2 will focus on the Houses of Kent historic house tours. The Dover Days symphony concert will be held at the historic Schwartz Center for the Arts, located in Downtown Dover, at an additional fee. Special weekend lodging packages are available. For assistance in planning your tour, including a personalized marketing flier designed at no charge, contact Barbara Rafte, group tour professional, at 302-734-4888. For more information on the Dover Days Festival or visiting Dover, Delaware’s historic Capital, visit www.visitdover.com or call Kent County Delaware Convention & Visitors Bureau, at 800-233-5368.
The Dickinson Plantation will be open for the Houses of Kent historic house tour that will be part of the Dover Days Festival. 40+ homes open to tours.
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Virginia Aquarium’s $25 Million Restless Planet Creating Exciting Venue in Virginia Beach roups looking for excitement on the wild side, the Aquarium invites you to explore an Indonesian volcanic island, a coastal Saharan desert, a Malaysian peat swamp and the Red Sea. The new $25 million Restless Planet permanent exhibit features 12,000 square feet of spectacular new habitats and exhibits, 110,000 gallons of aquariums, 6,000 new animals and 367 new species. The renovation more than doubles the animal collection at the resort city’s largest attraction and unique meeting venue.
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Slog through the humidity of a Malaysian peat swamp and come face-to-face with tomistomas, the world’s most endangered crocodile. Shuffle through North African desert sands where cobras and scorpions reside. Explore a 40-foot tunnel in the Red Sea while eagle rays with 6foot wingspans and hundreds of colorful reef fishes swim overhead. Then hike across an Indonesian volcanic island in search of Komodo dragons, the world’s largest lizards. Restless Planet features these four habitats – a Malaysian Peat Swamp, a Coastal Sahara Desert, the Red Sea, and Indonesia’s Flores Island – from around the
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world that existed in Virginia millions of years ago. The habitats recreate the look, feel and smell of those environments, as well as showcase many of the animals that adapted to those environments. Throughout Restless Planet, visitors can see how diverse environments from Virginia’s past compare to similar environments still in existence today. The Red Sea At the Aquarium, travel an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean and experience animal feedings, training sessions, and “hands on” programs and educational exhibits to entertain and inspire you. www.VirginiaAquarium.com
Jamboree Returns to Wheeling Capitol Theatre -- 77th Anniversary Country Music Spectacular enerations of radio listeners going back as far as the 1920s recall hundreds of “Barn Dance Themed Radio Shows” that blanketed the nation’s crackling radio airwaves. Emanating from its northeast home in Wheeling, West Virginia, “The World’s Original Wheeling Radio Jamboree” is one of the last remaining shows of its type, being second only to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry in longevity. The Original Wheeling Radio Jamboree, one of America’s longest running live radio programs, currently held at the restored Victoria Theatre, is now broadcast on many country radios stations. Since its 1933 premiere, The Wheeling Jamboree has been a byword for country music, a
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genre which has been called “the only truly artistic musical contribution to the world that Americans can solely claim as their own.” The broadcast and stage presentation of The Wheeling Jamboree was nearly lost forever when in December 2005 “Live Nation” (former owners of Wheeling’s Landmark Capitol Theatre) ceased production of the live show, then eventually sold the building to the Wheeling Convention Bureau. Wheeling area station WKKX AM 1600 immediately picked up the weekly Saturday program with 9 other stations. The show also has a healthy online audience when it streams its syndicated live audio feed and also simulcasts its live internet video. Long-time fans of the show are only now rediscovering they can still attend the live weekly event. Gone now are the days of bales of hay adorning the stage, the blueoveralled male performers and “gals” in cute gingham dresses. Gone, too, are some of the memorable entertainers who performed here: Webb Pierce, Ernest Tubb, Ira Louvin, Tex Ritter, Crazy Elmer, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Big Slim, Stoney Cooper and Doc & Chickie Williams. Current country superstar Brad Paisley and Wheeling native first took to the stage of the Jamboree at age 12 and worked as a staff band member in his formative years. April 3 brings together a host of Country Legends when the Jamboree celebrates its 77th Anniversary at “The Capitol”. Group and motorcoach sales can call 304-907-0306. Or visit http://www.wheelingjamboree.org.
Retro Rewind: Peace, Love and…Duck Tape®!
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hat happens when you combine the 60s, 70s and 80s with duct tape? You create the theme for this year’s Avon, Ohio Heritage Duct Tape Festival -- Peace, Love and…Duck Tape. Over Father’s Day Weekend, duct tape enthusiasts and festivalgoers will be treated to the grooviest retro rewind of the year, complete with far-out fashions, sculptures and festival fare. The free, three-day psychedelic celebration of all things duct tape will kick off on Friday, June 18, at 4pm at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Avon. Hosted in the “Duct Tape Capital” of the world and home of Duck Tape® brand duct tape, festivalgoers will be entertained with a unique display of retro-themed sculptures and fashions created with duct tape. And, since Duck Tape brand duct tape is available in more than 20 colors, including new Totally Tie-Dye™, the sculptures are bound to be dy-no-mite! There will also be free rolls of duct tape to the first 500 people each day of the festival, and, of course, traditional festival favorites, including rides, food, games, live entertainment, booths from local vendors and organizations and more! So share the love, man, and boogie on out to Avon, Ohio, for a groovy, one-of-a-kind celebration you won’t want to miss (don’t forget…it’s free)! For additional event information, directions and local accommodations call toll-free, 1-866-818-1116 or visit www.AvonDuctTapeFestival.com.
Sculptures for this year’s festival will be created by students from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, led by Assistant Professor Joe Girandola. “The opportunity for my students to prepare, create and exhibit large-scale works using Duck Tape brand duct tape will be instrumental in their development as artists,” said Girandola. Avon Lake, Ohio, resident and Duck Tape brand duct tape artist Amanda Richardson, who crafted the sculptures for the 2009 Mardi Gras-themed Duct Tape Festival, will create the fashions for this year’s far-out festivities. But that’s not all. A tent for sticky duct tape arts and crafts for children and adults alike will be open so festivalgoers can try their hand at making a wallet, rose or anything else they can imagine. 50 • Byways
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