Thanks to the opening of the newly constructed Walk to the Rock trails in late summer 2023, visitors now can get within 300 yards of the landform’s base.
Author: Justin Haag
The Boisterous, Busy House Wren
The northern house wren (Troglodytes aedon) presents remarkable gusto in a small package.
Cutting Back to Another Time
Justin Haag gets nostalgic about the Harold Ensley knife he got when he was a kid at Walmart. It’s been his fishing companion for 40 years.
The Cowboy Trail Marks 30 Years
The Cowboy Trail caters to the drive of cyclists, runners, hikers and, yes, even some horseback riders, as it crosses some of Nebraska’s most scenic regions.
The Serious Business of Turkey Fighting
Throughout the year, male turkeys establish a pecking order with the most dominant toms earning the right to breed and pass on their genetics.
Box Butte Reservoir for Outdoor Lovers
Story and photos by Justin Haag Long before the Niobrara River carries the multitudes of tubers and kayakers in north-central Nebraska, it entertains a variety of outdoor enthusiasts at a recreational hot spot in the Panhandle. This far west, where the river would be better described as a creek, stands […]