Nebraska Street Journey – Episode 828

August 25, 2023

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Hear a few highway journey in Nebraska from Omaha to Scott’s Bluff alongside the Oregon Path because the Beginner Traveler talks to Olivia Wieseler about her residence state.

Olivia says, “I really feel Nebraska could be very underestimated. It’s very stunning. Individuals all the time assume it’s flat and boring, and nothing’s there, however what many individuals don’t notice is there’s truly 4 completely different environments. There’s the Rolling Hills from the place I’m from alongside the Missouri River. I’m from Northeastern Nebraska. It’s very hilly, very not flat.”

“After which there’s the flat prairie that everybody is aware of about. After which there’s the Sandhills, which can be very hilly and every thing. And then you definitely get out tremendous far to western Nebraska. The panhandle the place most individuals neglect about it it’s truly tremendous stunning, plenty of bluffs, rock formations, begins to get drier, extra desert-like. So there’s 4 various things. And should you drive straight throughout Nebraska in the midst of the state, you’ll hit all 4 of ’em and it’s stunning.”

Olivia begins us within the east simply as those that traveled on the Oregon Path would have accomplished. In Omaha, she recommends we see the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium which is likely one of the greatest zoos within the USA. There’s additionally a mural mission in Omaha.

On the best way to Lincoln, she recommends stops on the Holy Household Shrine and on the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park which options animals from the plains.

In Lincoln, it’s best to attempt to get to a “Huskers” recreation however tickets are very laborious to get. Olivia additionally recommends the Haymarket District downtown and the Sunken Gardens. There are additionally two uncommon museums. One is devoted to quilts and one to rollerskating. Head out of city to James Arthur Vineyards which is the most important winery in Nebraska and to Roca Berry Farm. Within the fall, Roca Berry Farm turns into Roca Scary Farm. Beneath town of Lincoln, you’ll be able to tour the Robber’s Cave.

We then head additional west to Grand Island the place you could possibly choose up the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway. Olivia recommends a go to to see the five hundred,000 Sand Hill Cranes that go to the state yearly. South of Grand Island you’ll be able to take a facet journey to the house of Kool-Assist in Hastings. When you time your journey you might be there for Kool-Assist Days.

At Kearney, you’ll be able to’t miss the Archway Museum which talks in regards to the trails and highways that cross Nebraska. This museum spans Interstate 80.

In North Platte, we go away Freeway I80 and head up in direction of Scott’s Bluff on the previous Oregon Path. A number of the greatest landmarks that the pioneers would have used are Chimney Rock and Scott’s Bluff. We begin to head right into a panorama of bluffs, badlands, brush, and rattlesnakes. You may nonetheless see wagon wheel tracks at a couple of locations alongside the route. You need to hike Scott’s bluff… or run up it within the Scott’s Bluff marathon.

Western Nebraska consists of public lands like Agate Fossil Beds Nationwide Monument, Wildcat Hills State Recreation Space, and Ash Hole State Historic Park, however one of the vital uncommon websites is Carhenge. Carhenge is a recreation of Stonehenge… comprised of previous vehicles.

Alongside the best way we eat at steakhouses, study the place the tin roof sundae was invented, and dip our cinnamon rolls into chile.

Pack the automotive, load up the youngsters and head out on a highway journey by means of Nebraska.

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