A drawing made in 1851 would be one of the earliest views of the site and would show the area during the peak of westward migration.
Tag: State Parks
Rock Creek Lake State Recreation Area
Rock Creek Lake State Recreation Area is a small 54-acre area, with a 50-acre lake fed by the cold spring waters of Rock Creek.
Buffalo Bill’s House
At first glance, an 18-room French Second Empire-style mansion might not strike you as “Western,” but take a look at that huge barn!
The Beaches of Bridgeport
Five sandpits in the North Platte Valley have created countless memories with their shady campsites, sandy beaches and fishing.
Becoming Arbor Lodge
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in Nebraska City features a small house that became a 52-room mansion. It belonged to Arbor Day founder J. Sterling Morton and later to his son, Joy, the founder of Morton Salt.
How Many Could I Catch?
In 2020, Scott Buss of Norfolk traveled the state to see how many species of fish he could catch — fishing public waters as much as possible.