Modern Day Memories at Fort Atkinson Our 10-page feature, “Modern Day Memories at Fort Atkinson,” includes Dean Slader and his volunteers reenacting the past for the benefit of future generations.
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Nebraskan Director - Alexander Payne Omaha native Alexander Payne is known for his quirky, dark, and humorous directing style, as seen in About Schmidt, Sideways and The Descendants.
Pitzer Ranch Fall Horse Sale Pitzer Ranch's Fall Horse Sale draws equine buyers and admirers from around the world to the Sandhills.
Navigating the Snake River Below Cherry County's Merritt Dam slithers the sinuous Snake River. Hiding sacred land and secret hideouts alike, there is no telling what other twists and turns await us on Snake River.
If The Boot Fits Folklore explains the worn cowboy boots seen on Nebraska’s roadsides.
Town Story: Kearney Even in the dead of a prairie winter, it’s still warm and toasty in one of Nebraska’s liveliest cities. Kearney, Nebraska is all about offering warm welcomes, bridging gaps, and making dreams come true.
Winter of 1948-1949 Nebraska's worst winter ever. Recollections pile up 70 years after the epic winter of 1948-1949
Cool Caves Native Stone Native Americans were the first human residents of Nebraska’s natural caves. The sandstone cavern at modern day Indian Cave State Park near Shubert is thousands of years old. Petroglyphs depicting wild animals, as well as a man on a horse, give the park its name. There had already been
Dobby's Frontier Town Dobby Lee built a frontier town and a lifetime of stories, and now his friends keep both alive
North Platte Canteen Throughout World War II, thousands of Nebraska women greeted the troops in North Platte with songs, smiles, and hot food.
Dick Orleans' Rocky Mountain Hummingbirds Hummingbirds dart in and out of view in the blink of an eye, their wings beating 60 times a second. Photographer Dick Orleans uses skill and patience to capture fleeting images of the tiny travelers that have flown across the continent for a springtime sojourn in the Rockies.
Web Extra - Find Colorado Cherries Colorado Life Magazine’s July/August 2018 issue features some great recipes using Colorado-grown tart cherries (aka sour cherries or pie cherries). The first step of each recipe is the same: Buy some Colorado-grown tart cherries. While Colorado’s tart-cherry production is just a tiny fraction of wha
The Lark Bunting: Underdog State Bird How the Lark Bunting went from underdog to state bird.
Mysterious Origins of the Denver Omelet The history of the Denver omelet. Origins of the Denver omelet. Who invented Denver omelet. Western omelet.
Vail's Little Diner Has Big Personality Vail's Little Diner may be small, but the dishes whipped up by owner and chef Brain Little are anything but. Offering slope-side service and hearty portions of home-cooked delights, this diminutive diner has quickly earned a big reputation.
The Legacy of Samson 20 years after the untimely passing of Samson, the legendary Elk Patriarch of Estes lives on.
Town Story: Castle Rock Castle Rock's foundation was based on rhyolite quarries, ranching and railroads but recent growth in technology industries has helped the city south of Denver expand exponentially without losing its small-town feel.
Colorado Gators Students in Jay Young’s gator-wrestling class, at his Colorado family farm, might be thrill-seekers, but by wrestling the reptiles, they’re also helping move the animals so they can be treated for illness or injuries.
Five fall color hotspots near the Denver metro area #4: Kenosha Pass U.S. Highway 285 west of Denver cuts through one of the most pristine segments of the Colorado Trail. Look for a large parking area near the summit of the pass to get out of your car, stretch your legs and walk comfortably under arching aspen trees in fall foliage.
MacGregor Ranch: Where the Old West never died There are two ways to learn about the cowboys of the Old West: You can read a history book, or you can experience the real thing at a place like MacGregor Ranch in Estes Park.
Colorado's State Symbols Can you go to jail for picking columbines? Is a lark bunting a lark or a bunting? Does our state fish even exist? We answer these and more questions about the symbols that define Colorado.
The Great Flood of 2011 The roar of the Missouri flowing through the 14 floodgates spanning the shared Nebraska and South Dakota border was a hungry lion waiting to pounce. Soon the nation’s longest river would attack Nebraska with one of the worst floods in its history.
Town Story: Niwot The town of Niwot is halfway between Boulder and Longmont. Actually, it’s halfway between a lot of things.
Smaldone, Denver's Mob Family Brothers Clyde and Checkers Smaldone used their north Denver family restaurant, Gaetano’s, as the headquarters from which they built a mob empire. The Smaldone underworld enterprise died out, but Gaetano’s remains.
Memories of Peony Park Once upon a time, Omaha’s iconic playland had thrilling rides, sandy beaches and music from legendary stars.
Omaha Steaks Recipes Executive Chef Karl Marsh of Omaha Steaks serves up a sizzling symphony of recipes
Nebraska's One-Room Schoolhouses School days, school days, dear old golden rule days. Readin' and 'ritin' and 'rithmetic...Welcome to our school daze. Here's a history lesson from four of Nebraska's historic one-room schoolhouses.
Town Story: Eustis In the heart of Nebraskan heartland, small town Eustis offers up the best and the 'wurst' of the good life.
Heaven on the Devil's Backbone The Devil's Backbone may look - and sound - intimidating, but this unusual stretch of craggy rock offers Coloradans a heavenly time on the outskirts of Loveland.
Fourteen 14ers Loved by Colorado Colorado has more than 50 mountain peaks above 14,000 feet. These 14 are the most loved, appreciated, revered and feared.
Town Story: Curtis DURING 17 YEARS as mayor of Curtis, only one candidate has ever run against Kevin Brown. “He only got four votes,” said Brown, who is also commander-in-chief of his family’s building-supply business in downtown Curtis.
Penny-Smashing Road Trip Millions of tourists visit Colorado each year with a short list of things to see while they’re here: Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Estes Park, the Coors brewery and the like. But for some 'elongate collectors', the pilgrimage to these locations is made to obtain more than just new memories.
The Tale of Oskar Blues Brewery From small-town restaurant to burgeoning brewing empire, Oskar Blues is a true-blue family establishment known for serving up down-home southern food, music, and brews
Ridgway's Legendary True Grit Cafe Legend and reality meet in Ridgway, where the True Grit Cafe serves up home-cooked western fare to John Wayne afficionados and genuine cowboys alike.
Unaweep-Tabeguache Historic and Scenic Byway Located south of Grand Junction and running southwest from Whitewater, the glorious Unaweep-Tabegauche Scenic and Historic Byway sweeps through unfathomably deep canyons and climbs skyscraper plateaus, taking us on a winding journey through an ancient and historied land.
Colorado Springs' Air Force Academy The Air Force equivalent of West Point may be just a stone's throw from Colorado Springs, but for basics at the academy, there is still a long blue line to walk before they can earn their wings.
11 Colorado Ghost Towns Colorado's gold rush brought humanity and hardship to these rocky mountains. Mining towns popped up by the dozen, but just as quickly found themselves abandoned as the politics of man and nature shifted. The 11 ghost towns on our list might be haunted by the past, but it isn't hard to find the beau
Town Story: Trinidad As you walk down Main street in Trinidad, nestled along the Front Range 12 miles north of the New Mexico line, there’s no mistaking it for any other place in Colorado.
Husker Volleyball's Queens of the Court With three national championships, and four Olympic athletes, Nebraska volleyball’s storied program is hard to match.
8 Great Fall Photo Spots From vistas of golden aspens under snowcapped mountains to scenes of slithering rivers on the plains lined by cottonwoods, Colorado is full of fall photo opportunities. September and October are the peak months to go leaf-peeping. Here are eight great spots spanning the state to capture autumn with
A Stay at Union Station Denver’s old train station took on a new life when the Crawford Hotel opened last year. Using the hotel as a base camp, people can explore Denver, or simply explore Union Station’s shops and restaurants – and perhaps enjoy a cocktail from bartender Hunter Byrne at the Cooper Lounge.
Canyon Pintado's Rock Art The rock walls of Canyon Pintado have served as a massive canvas for thousands of years, preserving the history of the land and it's people against both natural and human destruction.
Colorado Hot Springs Resorts Here is a full list of Colorado hot springs to visit. Check out a snippet of our feature story on the Historic Hot Springs Loop.
Bending History at Bent's Old Fort Ever wondered what life was like for frontier-era fur traders? Visit the living history museum at Bent's Old Fort and experience it for yourself
Estes Park Living on the front doorstep of heaven.
Family reinvents Ferris wheel Victor Wisdom and Carol Wisdom-Silvey of Wisdom Rides are the fourth generations of their family in the carnival business.
Town Story: Long Pine Pining for 'Hidden Paradise'? Long Pine has got you covered. Tucked away between crystal-clear creeks and verdant forests, this hidden gem offers up a refreshing slice of small-town Americana.
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The Mystery of Alfred Packer It's was no secret that prospector and blizzard survivor Alfred Packer had dined on human flesh, but was he driven to cannibalism by desperation, or was the preparation of his unusual meal premeditated?
Arvada's Santa U Everybody knows that Santa Claus’ workshop is at the North Pole, but where’s Santa University? In Arvada, it turns out. The Noerr Programs, the Colorado company that provides Santas to 225 shopping centers in 38 states, hosts Santa University annually at its Arvada headquarters.
More about the Transcontinental Railroad Bright-yellow Union Pacific locomotives have thundered across Nebraska’s landscape since the highly recognizable “armour yellow” coating was first applied in 1934.
Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation 2022 Short Story Contest Nebraska writer Bess Streeter Aldrich’s books and short stories still inspire readers more than six decades after her death. Aldrich fans of all ages can harness their own creativity and enter the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation’s annual short story contest. The winner of the 2021 contest is Jeff J
Phoenix of Lake Powell How five brothers found one another on two houseboats in Lake Powell
Salt Fever Bonneville racers make annual pilgrimage to 'Get on the salt'
Great Salt Lake Birding Some birds like the high country. Some prefer the desert sagebrush. Some hang out in fresh water. Others thrive on saline lakes. Still others return generation after generation to their ancestral lands. These five Great Salt Lake Basin ecosystems are havens for wildlife and wildlife lovers.
The Flying Engens Ski-loving band of brothers brought joy to Utah’s slopes
Quilt of Many Colors The Patchwork Parkway, also called Scenic Byway 143, is a 55-mile paved ribbon of roadway weaving through landscapes rainbowed by eroded orange cliffs, aspen forests checkered with golden leaves, trout-stocked turquoise lakes and historic towns lined with red-brick bungalows.
Going Green Green River State Park offers a campground, golf course and riverside boat ramp, all conveniently located in the middle of Southeastern Utah’s Canyon Country
Pottery Passion Boulder potter rediscovers Ancestral Puebloan techniques lost for 700 years
Backyard Bugs Advocacy for insect populations starts at home
The Tough, Tame Desert Tortoise State of Utah adopts out critters to good homes, but they may outlive you
Fall Colors Teach about Life’s Changes Fall in the West Elk Mountains shares a welcome lesson about necessary change.
Custer Country Life Four farm and ranch experiences in the remote Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Digging Deeper The coal town of Craig searches for its future in its Old West heritage
Life and Loss along the Rio Grande Life and Loss along the Rio Grande
Between a Moose and a Hard Place Moose are an introduced species here in Colorado. Just like wolves. And people, for that matter. Can we all get along?
Starry Starry Nights Take a lawn chair for a front-row view of on-screen stars, and the dark-sky stars above.
Healing on Horseback A Gretna equine therapy program expertly matches kids and horses.
Road Trip with Dennis Road Trip with Dennis
Dragstrip Diaries Kearney Raceway is a Melting Pot of Speed
Here's the Scoop Nebraskans beat heat at cool ice cream shops
Sweet Prairie Hay Sweet Prairie Hay
The Love of the Game Cornhusker state games unites Nebraska athletes of all stripes
When Cows Wear Hats When Cows Wear Hats
Blast from the Past Travel back in time to see a battle, learn a frontier skill or taste what’s for dinner
Honoring the Past South Sioux City remembers soldiers who paid the ultimate price
The Long, Hard Winter 120 days of snow cover the Nebraska Sandhills
Small Town Vintage Antique wares bring new energy to Springfield
Equipping the Huskers University of Nebraska’s equipment managers work behind the scenes to keep Husker athletes on track.
Legendary 1877 Train Heist at Big Springs Outlaws steal over $60,000 in the Union Pacific’s greatest railroad robbery
Small Bar Big Heart Buck’s Bar and Grill is the go-to hub for live music performances by new and renowned artists
Calming Effect A Eustis photographer leaves the cares of the world behind along the roads of Frontier County.
8 Homemade Heartland Delights 8 Homemade Heartland Delights
From Farm to Fork Waterloo market supports over 100 Nebraska businesses
Cocoa Bean-to-Bar Utah is rich with chocolatiers and their deliciously dark treats
Lost and Found Finding beauty in an ever-changing world
Switching Gears 6 auto museums rev up Utah
When the Desert Blooms Tom Till captures superblooms across Utah’s desert landscape
Eye on the Sky Ride along with a state biologist who keeps watch over birds of prey
Wild Blue Wonder The waters of Bear Lake defy description. So do the raspberry shakes.
Cove Fort A respite for travelers on the Old Mormon Road
The Ice Show One photographer’s courageous winter journeys are a gift to future generations
Snow Rodeo Speed, skills and spills at Skijoring Utah competition
A World Apart on the Green River Canoe trip through Labyrinth Canyon reveals hidden landscape miles removed from modern life
Wendover and the Atomic Bomb Utah airfield played a major role in WW2
High Altitude Orchard Couple finds ‘zen’ among Torrey apple trees
Rock Art Mysteries of Northeast Utah State’s former archaeologist offers his idea of how to look at and appreciate the mysterious artwork near Vernal.
Park City’s Kind-Hearted Madam Park City’s Kind-Hearted Madam
Braving the Maze District Off road and out of this world
The Acropolis of Utah Inspired by the world wonder above Athens, a family of Greek ancestry created a modern limestone home overlooking the Salt Lake Valley.
The Mighty and Magical Moose The Mighty and Magical Moose
4 Ghost Towns Abandoned by their residents, these communities remain frozen in time for modern Utahns to explore.
Northern Utah’s Avian Haven Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge beckons hundreds of thousands of feathered friends to this marshy oasis
Slot Canyons Intrepid canyoneers and hikers defy claustrophobia to discover some of Utah’s most elusive scenic grandeur.
The Life, Death and Afterlife of Joe Hill The labor activist and songwriter’s Salt Lake City murder trial electrified the nation. More than a century after he was shot by firing squad, Joe Hill remains a powerful if divisive hero of the labor movement.
12 Sights to See Along Scenic Byway 12 Driving from Fairyland to Panoramaland
Mountain Men are alive and well at Fort Buenaventura Ogden living history museum is home to Utah’s first Anglo settlement
Trekking for Tortoises Red Cliffs Desert Reserve near St. George is a refuge for rare reptiles and hikers alike
Into the Wild Photographer Daniel Lindhardt captures incredible portraits of Utah wildlife
Meet Mr. Moab In his 95 years, Moab Rock Shop owner Lin Ottinger has discovered dinosaurs, driven across arches and lived a quintessential Moab life
There’s Snow Place Like Home As Utahns flock to the state’s ski resorts, we investigate whether Utah truly has ‘the greatest snow on earth’
Tales from the Vault Reid Moon tells the stories behind the treasures at his museum-like Provo bookstore
Cowboys and Scientists At Canyonlands Research Center, ranchers and researchers team up to find better ways to use the land
In the Footsteps of Chief Sagwitch Native and pioneer descendants remember the Bear River Massacre and its aftermath
Farm to Tap Fearless farm kids grew up to embrace innovation on their great grandfather’s San Luis Valley land
West Side Waters Nestled deep in the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park, these beautiful lakes and rivers reward a strenuous hike.
Living the Suite Life Seven of Colorado’s Top Hotel Suites
Painting the Town Fruita artist weaves her community and its surroundings into vibrant murals and sculptures that capture the heart of the Western Slope.
Legend and Lore At The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, the Rocky Mountain views are only half the story.
A Jewish Grandmother’s Legacy Tradition meets innovation at Denver’s Safta restaurant
Cowboy Poetry The Sound and Spirit of the Colorado Cowboy Gathering in Golden
Colorado Through Rockey's Eyes Manitou Springs painter Charles Rockey made art from his heart, and didn’t care about money.
My Hike with Pike Facing one obstacle after another, Boulder hiker follows in explorer Zebulon Pike’s footsteps
Shooting the Stars The Milky Way inspired this photographer to seek the wonders revealed after the sun sets
Stop and Smell the Flowers The Denver Botanic Gardens offer therapy for urban dwellers
Where the Moose Roam North Park is known for a large, curious animal that can make you late for work.
Best of Luck Brother Marcellus Hayward Luck IV is the fourth Brother Luck in his family. That helps explain why he counts four as his lucky number, the number he has built his most enduring restaurant around, Four by Brother Luck in Colorado Springs.  On a busy Thursday night, Luck guides a guest through F
A Rocky Mountain Room with a View Hike, bike or ski to the 10th Mountain Huts for the panoramas, and stay for lessons about what made this country great
Beyond the Bust After the silver market collapsed, three Colorado mining towns followed different paths. Some prospered, and some perished.
Her Haven for Horses A grieving couple carries on a horse-loving daughter’s legacy
Barns in Winter Photographers capture the timeless nostalgia of Colorado’s barns.
The Friendly, Freaky Skies of DIA Meet the people and other creatures who can navigate your way through construction at Denver International Airport.
Craving Colorado Roaring Fork Valley makes splash on the slopes and in kitchens
Into the Autumn Woods Straight out of a fairytale, this foggy aspen grove in the White River National Forest enchants the eyes of visitors near Aspen.
Fall in the Flat Tops Backcountry byway takes travelers past pristine peaks to the ‘Cradle of Wilderness’
Fort Morgan The Plains town famed for launching a music superstar makes the most of its latest turn in the national spotlight
The Flying W Ranch The daughters of a cowboy and war hero honor his memory by carrying on a family tradition of Western hospitality
Going Diagonal Part 2 Walking an ‘X’ across Colorado
Pawnee National Grassland Buttes, birds and a sea of prairie invite explorers to a timeless stretch of northeast Colorado.
Living the Dream of Smoke, Soot and Steam As stunning southern Colorado scenery passes by, a handful of men learns to operate a live steam engine on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway
The Milky Way pours across Colorado Skies Landscapes take on a new sense of wonder when photographed beneath a celestial canopy
Deep into the Weiminuche Wilderness Exploring this vast, remote tract of the San Juan Mountains reveals vistas of unspoiled grandeur
Shootout on the Plains Regularly scheduled Wild West gunfights help bring the past to life at Burlington’s Old Town Museum
Monte Vista In the agricultural heart of the largest alpine valley in the world is a town that’s gone to the birds
Holiday Perfection Warm your home and your guests’ hearts – and stomachs – with these classics.
Winter Reading Six books weave together Nebraska’s history and people
Cornhusker State on Canvas Omaha Artist Brings Husker History to Life
Frontier Matriarchs These Nebraska women defied norms to homestead and ranch in the Great Plains
Following the Eve Bowring Trail Sandhills cattle heiress dined with presidents and left a legacy of land for the world
The Adventures of Prairie Girl Calving season brings challenges to Ellsworth ranch
Before the Cowboy Mayor came to Town James Dahlman first made his reputation as a legendary Nebraska drover
The Reign of the Old Gray Wolf grips the City Crime boss Tom Dennison ruled for decades through terror and cunning
River Dance Sandhill cranes engage in a timeless ritual of bonding along the Platte River
Harvest of Ideas Nebraskans grow agriculture by solving problems
From Ranch to Mansions Wallpaper designs took Alliance ranch son Dan Nelson to new heights in Lincoln and beyond
The Wings of Winter Once a rare sight, America’s tenacious bird is on the rise in Nebraska
Forging a Faith Despite hardships, pioneers with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints founded the first city in Nebraska
Winter Reading Roundup Six books deepen Nebraskans’ understanding of its history and environs