Helen Brazee has been volunteering as campground host at Windmill State Recreation Area since 2000. Read more about her story.
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A Young Woman Learns to Hunt
Harleigh Lisius wasn’t born into a hunting family, but she always knew she wanted to do it. The daughter of a fourth-generation farmer, the 23-year-old grew up among cattle, corn and beans near Juniata.
Cheers to 45 Years
Greg Wagner recently celebrated 45 years of employment with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Read more about Greg’s career.
Volunteer Spotlight – Fort Atkinson
Reenactor Bob Baker shares insight on his 30 years of being a living history volunteer at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park.
Catfishing the Niobrara
Paul Allen has spent his life catfishing the Niobrara River, including after the 2019 flood.
Tapping for Liquid Gold – Black Walnut Syrup
The tree sap begins to flow. It looks — and almost tastes — like water. But, after being boiled for an hour, it reduces into what Dan Hejl calls “liquid gold” — syrup he collects himself.