Nebraska is far from any coastline, yet it is one of few places in the United States where the water is naturally saline.
Stories
The Scissors Grinder
Of the world’s roughly 3,000 species of cicada, Nebraska has 22 species of annual cicada and 2 species of 17-year cicada.
Early Road Signs
We take for granted that roads will be marked to show directions and hazards. Early highways were more of a do-it-yourself affair.
The Ponca Tribe Powwow
Ponca Culture Director Richard Wright Jr. shares insights on the powwow, a sacred Native American tradition.
Canines of Nebraska
Scientists believe that canids evolved around 40 million years ago in North America. Fossil records date back to the Oligocene and the Miocene.
August Wildlife Viewing – Bats
Nebraska is home to 13 species of bats, and August is a great time to observe the world’s only true flying mammal.