These leaf jams, or packs, not only make for nice fall imagery, but more importantly play a role in a stream’s health.
Stories
Fall, It’s On!
It is fall and the bite is on. Some reasons why autumn is some of the best fishing of the year, and strategies to take advantage of it.
Prairie Rattlesnakes
The often-persecuted prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) is one of four venomous snake species that call Nebraska home, and the only one in the western part of the state.
Parasitologist John Janovy Jr.
John Janovy Jr., professor emeritus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is a world-renowned parasite ecologist.
The County Courthouse
By the late 19th century, a grand courthouse became a point of pride, with Nebraskans eager to show their progress.
Paddlefish Snagging, 2026
Nebraska’s paddlefish snagging season opens October 1. If you have a tag, here are some good reminders before you go fish.