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Grant County Museum – Hyannis, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:15:02 +0000

Grant County Museum – Hyannis, Nebraska Come on into the County Court House and visit the museum to see and read about the area history, check out the world class barbed-wire collection and area genealogy information. Exhibits include John Wayne’s saddle from the movie ""True Grit."" Open Tue-Wed, 1-4pm; or by appt. Phone: 308-458-2371 Grant... [Continue Reading]

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Garfield County Historical Museum – Burwell, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:07:49 +0000

Garfield County Historical Museum – Burwell, Nebraska Built in 1905, the building was originally a private residence and later became a church, then a hospital and now showcases the area’s pioneer heritage. The rooms include a historical library, surgery suite, sod house kitchen, country school classroom, butter factory dislay and much more. A general store... [Continue Reading]

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Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park – Burwell, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:51:44 +0000

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park – Burwell, Nebraska Fort Hartsuff was an active fort from 1874 to 1881offering protection for the settlers during the Plains Indian Wars. It also became a social center for the people of the plains area. The settlers sold their goods, found work and socialized at the fort. When the train... [Continue Reading]

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Dowse Riverview Homestead & Dowse Sod House – Comstock, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:17:40 +0000

Dowse Riverview Homestead & Dowse Sod House – Comstock, Nebraska Custer County is the sod house capital of the world. The area is home to this original soddy which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Furnished with period pieces and even the original plow which cut the soil. The Dowse Homestead... [Continue Reading]

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Custer County Historical Museum – Broken Bow, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:56:15 +0000

Custer County Historical Museum – Broken Bow, Nebraska Sharing the stories of the 19th century this museum such as the General Store display which has many of the original artifacts for you to see. There is also a drug store from the era on display. Things have certainly changed. There is a fabulous Research Library... [Continue Reading]

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Courthouse Museum – Arthur, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:43:25 +0000

Courthouse Museum – Arthur, Nebraska This building is in the Ripley Believe it or Not list because it is the smalledst courthouses in the world. It is still filled with handmade furniture and documents from the early days. You will enjoy seeing this facility. To get access just stop in the new courthouse, next door,... [Continue Reading]

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Columbia Hall Archives & Tourism Center – Dannebrog, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:35:08 +0000

Columbia Hall Archives & Tourism Center – Dannebrog, Nebraska (The Danish Capital of Nebraska.) Columbia Hall is a two-story brick building located in the downtown area. This landmark was built in 1908 by the Danish Brotherhood Society. The second story features an open room, complete with a stage. Come to the village that prides itself... [Continue Reading]

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Coleman House Museum – Ainsworth, Nebraska

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Coleman House Museum – Ainsworth, Nebraska If you enjoy seeing antique clothing and furniture, learning about the history of the areas you visit, look at some of the books from the days gone by and checking on the geneology of the region then you will certainly enjoy stopping at this museum. The museum is open... [Continue Reading]

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Little Outlaw Canoe and Tube Rental – Valentine, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:36:56 +0000

Little Outlaw Canoe and Tube Rental – Valentine, Nebraska The Niobrara River is judged to be one of the best for tubing and canoeing in the nation. You can go to Valentine and make your choice of the different places to rent equipment and enjoy the ride. At Little Outlaw you will get a one... [Continue Reading]

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Brewers Canoers & Tubing – Valentine, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:02:49 +0000

Brewers Canoers & Tubing – Valentine, Nebraska The Niobrara River offers wonderful rafting opportunities for not only the beginner on the more mellow portions of the river but a challenge for the experienced rafter further down the river where the rapids give a more exciting ride. You can canoe, raft of kayak on the river... [Continue Reading]

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A&C Outfitters – Valentine, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:36:50 +0000

A&C Outfitters – Valentine, Nebraska If you want to go tubing or canoeing on the Niobrara River this is a place you may want to start. They will suggest that you take the following items with you: Appropriate clothing (you may want to cover up after a couple of hours of sun so that you... [Continue Reading]

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Snake River Falls – Valentine, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:34:56 +0000

Snake River Falls, Valentie, Nebraska This area, around Valentine, is the only area that is right for rafting. This is the only paddling stretch along Snake River. The river is beautiful, running through the area allowing you to truly enjoy the beauty of Nebraska. Although the rafting opportunity is rather short, you will enjoy seeing... [Continue Reading]

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Smith Falls State Park – Valentine, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:26:03 +0000

Smith Falls State Park – Valentine, Nebraska Come and visit the newest state park in the state. A national historic bridge across the Niobrara River provides access for visitors to walk to our state’s highest waterfall. The Jim MacAllister Nature Trail alerts hikers to diverse ecological sytems in the valley that exist nowhere else in... [Continue Reading]

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Sandhills Museum – Valentine, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:21:42 +0000

Sandhills Museum – Valentine, Nebraska There are museums and then there are museums. This one has a facinating Collection including 15 pre-1928 antique automobiles, antique firearms, antique farm machinery and tools, steam-driven band saw, moonshine still, broom-making machine, assortment of lamps, assortment of dishes and a calf with two heads and five legs. Now everyone... [Continue Reading]

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Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge – Valentine, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:16:49 +0000

Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge – Valentine, Nebraska Are you a birdwatcher? If so there are more than 240 species of birds for you to see at this refuge. There are also elk, bison and deer. Just observe the wildlife that roam the area, it’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy seeing nature at it’s... [Continue Reading]

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Cherry County Historical Society Museum – Valentine, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:09:51 +0000

Cherry County Historical Society Museum – Valentine, Nebraska Visit this museum to search the history of the Cherry County area. Each of the museums that are dedicated to the historical stories of the the area are filled with information and education on the past. The museum is handicap accessible and they will give group tours.... [Continue Reading]

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Centennial Hall – Valentine, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:04:44 +0000

Centennial Hall – Valentine, Nebraska As the oldest standing school house in Nebraska you will enjoy touring it to see just how different education facilities are today. Although, the education given at schools like this were certainly quality. The building was constructed in 1897. Today it houses a museum with exhibits in 12 rooms. Location:... [Continue Reading]

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Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area – Burwell, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:56:31 +0000

Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area – Burwell, Nebraska Over 5,000 acres for fishing, swimming and boating are available at this reservoir. Sand beaches, 2 modern campgrounds, 2 primitive campgrounds, fish hatchery and visitor center. The office, shower building and dump station are open beginning the last Fri in Apr-Sep 15. Office open daily, 8am-5pm. The... [Continue Reading]

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Butte Community Historical Center and Museum – Butte, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:46:39 +0000

Butte Community Historical Center and Museum – Butte, Nebraska Formerly this was a parochial school built in 1909 and has been refurbished as the historical center and museum. The two-and-one-half story Renaissance Revival building was designed by William L. Steele, a student of famed Frank Lloyd Wright, and is featured on the National Register of... [Continue Reading]

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Bowring Ranch – Merriman, Nebraska

Editor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:36:20 +0000

Bowring Ranch – Merriman, Nebraska U.S. Senator Eve Bowring donated the land for this ranch in the memory of her husband. The ranch house has displays of items that show thier public service careers, antique silver and china, and crystal. This is a living ranch filled with history including the replicated Sod House-vegetable and herb... [Continue Reading]

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Nebraska Stats

Travel Writer — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:01:54 +0000

Abbreviation: NE Capital City: Lincoln Date of Statehood: Mar. 1, 1867 State #: 37 Population: 1,711,263 Area: 77358 sq.mi. Land 76878 sq. mi. Water 481 sq.mi. Economy: Agriculture: cattle, corn, hogs, soybeans, wheat, sorghum; Industry: food processing, machinery, electric equipment, printing and publishing Governor: Dave Heineman (R) Representatives: Jeff Fortenberry, Lee Terry, Tom Osborne Senators:... [Continue Reading]

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