Early Native Americans were ingenious in developing muted pigments for face painting and artwork, but came to rely on a steady supply of brilliant colors from traders.
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Early License Plates and Driver’s Licenses
Nebraska began registering automobiles in 1905, but didn’t manufacture license plates until 1915. Owners made their own plates.
Low Budget Waterfowling
As a kid growing up in a small lake town in the ’70s, hunting was something Todd Mills could do on a small budget, and it’s still true today. Read his advice.
Bird Banding in the Panhandle
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area and Chadron State Park band migratory birds each fall; in fall 2022, they banded nearly 700 song birds.
Paddlefish Snagging: A History of a Unique Fishery
Today, the American paddlefish is the only remaining paddlefish species worldwide, and one of Nebraska’s most fascinating fish species.
Birding During Fall Migration
Fall is an exciting time for birders in Nebraska, as our favorite birding locations can transform literally overnight.