Inside the May/June 2012 Issue
The May/June 2012 issue of Nebraska Life Magazine is bursting with new stories and photos for you to enjoy. Below is an overview of what you’ll find inside. Have this issue delivered directly to your mailbox by clicking here to subscribe today!
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The Missouri River rose up with a vengeance in 2011, sweeping away homes, businesses and dreams. Story by Alan J. Bartels and Matthew Spencer |
Viva La Vista
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Nebraska’s youngest city is strengthening its sense of community.
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A New Chapter on Old Jules
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The rugged western Nebraska homesteader set down roots in Knox County first.
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Fort Kearney Museum’s Odd Joyride
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With shrunken heads, mummies and a glass-bottom boat, Fort Kearney Museum floats joy to visitors of all ages. Story by Matthew Spencer
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The Big Cat is Back
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After an absence of a century, Nebraska’s most misunderstood wildcat reclaims its home in the Cornhusker State. Story by Mike Whye |
Johnny Goodman
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This Omaha caddy beat the odds, and the nation’s best golfers. Story by Matthew Spencer |
Western Nebraska's Rock
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Modern-day pioneer Gordon Howard is Chimney Rock’s top fan. Story by Alan J. Bartels |
Plus, Nebraska Kitchens, Nebraska Traveler (Well Done: Ribfest 2012, Fair Weather Fishing, Nebraska Communities Celebrate 125 Years of the Good Life, Homestead Act's Nebraska homecoming, ANAC, The Air Up There in Norfolk), Flat Water News (Will Omaha get its own saint?, Wauneta flour child resuces landmark mill Cuming County's home video), Poems (Crabapple, The Coneflower, Forsythia ), plus the latest Nebraska books in Writers and Artist (A long trip home, ) and a “Last Look” photograph by Jorn Olsen.
The magazine that explores Nebraska!
We’ve been on the hunt for Doc Middleton, traveled on a cattle drive and hunted fossils with Mike Voorhies. We’ve caught a glimpse of ghosts in Grand Island, climbed to Nebraska’s highest peaks and experienced game day in downtown Lincoln. We meet fascinating people, explore communities large and small, and search out the best of Nebraska travel, food, history, art and culture. Join us by subscribing today. Enjoy six issues (one year) for $21, or twelve for $38. Call toll-free at 1-800-777-6159 or click here to give gifts and subscribe for yourself.
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