The Homestead Act of 1862 promised a free quarter-section to claimants who “proved up” on the land by building a home and farming for five years.
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Nebraska’s Herpetologist – Dennis Ferraro
A much-revered professor of wildlife biology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ferraro’s enthusiasm and passion for the conservation of North American amphibians and reptiles has inspired generations of students.
Wednesday Night Fishing Therapy
Story and photos by Gerry Steinauer, Botanist Before anyone makes a cast, a 25-pound channel catfish named Brutus must be fed. He’s been hanging around the dock for five or six years, and the Wednesday Night Fishing Therapy group considers him part of the ritual. “We know it’s him because […]
Omaha’s 1909 Train Robbery
Suddenly, two men appear over the coal tender and jump down to the engine, pistols drawn. Wearing slouch hats, long coats, and with blue polka-dot handkerchiefs covering their faces.
Crofton’s Dam Race
If you’ve ever dreamed about participating in a triathlon, but don’t want or can’t do the whole thing — Crofton’s Dam Race is the answer.
The Art of Tim Reigert
Artist Tim Reigert, and his work for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for the past 38 years, is one of a kind.