Smiley Canyon Scenic Drive has long allowed visitors to immerse themselves in the grandeur of the Pine Ridge without leaving their vehicles.
History & Culture
Found at an Estate Sale – Girls’ Basketball Trophy
A trophy found at an estate sale tells the story of a basketball team and a generation-long reaction against girls’ and women’s sports.
Saloon-Smashing Carrie Nation in Nebraska
Starting in 1900, Carrie Nation became a household name for her fanatical opposition to alcohol. Read more about Nation’s crusade.
How tuberculosis ended public spitting
During the late 19th century, spittoons became a common feature of saloons, hotels, stores, banks and other places where adult men gathered.
Shot Down in World War II
U.S. Navy Ensign John Doyle’s chances of surviving World War II seemed bleak on Nov. 25, 1944, in the South China Sea.
The Baysdorfers – Nebraska’s First Aviators
On Nov. 21, 1910, Charles Baysdorfer became the first Nebraskan pilot and the first to fly a Nebraska-built plane.