Eleanor Shimek of Gering has served as a campground host at Nebraska state recreation areas in the Panhandle and central Nebraska since the late 1990s and continues to make the most of her time doing it.
Stories
A History Mystery: The 100-pound steamboat anchor
Gloria Liljestrand-Barber found a 100-pound anchor in 1985 near Brady. A similar anchor had been discovered 3 miles away in 1894.
Melting the Green Glacier – Eastern Red Cedar Management
In the Loess Canyons region of southwestern Nebraska, landowners are making serious headway in fighting back eastern red cedar trees.
Smith Falls State Park: Cascading Through the Times
Though Smith Falls State Park is Nebraska’s youngest, the property’s main attraction has surely been recognized as a scenic jewel.
Building a Sod House
Building a sod house required not only a lot of hard work, but also planning, skill and neighborly cooperation.
Fens Forever
Formed over thousands of years, fens are an important part of our natural history and are critical in cleaning our air and water.