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Hailing from Hendley, Nebraska, near McCook, chemist Edwin Perkins introduced Kool-Aid in 1927, a revolutionary powdered drink mix that transformed how people quenched their thirst. Drawing inspiration from his method of extracting liquid from fruit…
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Rock Creek Station State Historical ParkLocated east of Fairbury, this spot served as a vital area to stop for travelers on the trail and eventually became a Pony Express station. Today, it includes reconstructed historical buildings and hosts…
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In Nebraska, it all seems larger than life—even the things that really happened. This is where dinosaurs once roamed, where Native Americans hunted bison that thundered across the plains, where homesteaders faced the unknown as they chased their…
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1. O'Connor HouseVisit the O'Connor House, a luxurious 1870's mansion located in Dakota City. The estate boasts a curving staircase, Italian fireplace and a John Deere tractor collection. Explore the family's heritage with an engaging display of…
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Edwina JustusJustus was hired at Union Pacific in the 1970s and was one of five black women who worked in the Omaha office. Within a few short years, she would become the company’s first female African American locomotive engineer. Learn more about…
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Malcolm X House Site, OmahaIn 1925, Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little) was born on this Omaha site, in a now-demolished house. During the civil rights movement, he was a prominent American Muslim minister and human rights activist. Today, the Malcolm X…
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SOUTHEASTUniversity of Nebraska State Museum of Natural History and Mueller Planetarium – LincolnExplore one of the region’s premier natural history museums that features the world’s finest collection of fossil elephants along with exhibits of…
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Sutherland State Recreation Area is a 3,017-acre lake with 37 acres of land. The area offers quality fishing, power boating, primitive camping and a swimming beach. Sutherland Reservoir is conveniently located off Interstate-80.
For camping,…
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Union Pacific State Recreation Area comprises 26 acres of land and a 12-acre lake. The area offers boating, picnicking, fishing and camping.
Union Pacific offers 5 non-pad sites without electricity. The area has modern restrooms.
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Verdon State Recreation Area offers a 45-acre lake and 30 acres of land. The area offers primitive camping and picnicking, though the highlight is angling opportunities in the spring-fed lake.
Verdon offers 20 Basic campsites in its shady…