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Enjoy our newest 160-page, hardcover cookbook featuring 184 delicious recipies from Nebraska, including Irish Immigrant Sugar Cookies, Poor Man's Filet Mignon, German Fruit Pie, Kraut Buns and fruit-filled Bohemian Kolaches. Discover entertaining Nebraska stories, along with stunning photography of mouth-watering dishes. Order today for all the Nebraska cooks in your life.

• Spun in the Family In Mitchell, the Wells family’s Brown Sheep Company spins, dyes and weaves wool into thousands of colorful skeins, 40 years strong. story by Ariella Nardizzi photographs by Hawk Buckman
• The Spirit of Nebraska Photo Contest The second installment of Nebraska Life’s photo contest spotlights intimate portraits, hometown pride, and names the long-awaited Photographer of the Year.
• Timeless Tastes Five classic Nebraska eateries preserve nostalgia, family recipes and retro charm across generations. by Ariella Nardizzi

On the Cover: A crescent moon rises behind the 19-foot bronze Sower atop the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln. The image was selected as a winner in Nebraska Life’s “Spirit of Nebraska”. photograph by Mark Coe

• When the Desert Turns White A veteran photographer captures Moab’s quiet magic as snow, fog and winter light transform Utah’s red-rock country into something rare and radiant. story and photographs by Tom Till
• Skiing Freely Through a groundbreaking program, the University of Utah explores pathways for athletes with disabilities to ski independently with theTetraSki. by Bianca Dumas
• Appreciating Utah’s homegrown food chains from fry-sauce pioneers to plate lunches and dirty sodas – and the community spirit that built them. by Jacque Garcia and Chris Amundson

On the Cover A Southwest-inspired vegetarian tortilla soup brings the heat with hot sauce and green chiles, topped with crunchy tortilla strips. photo by Danelle McCollum.

• The Man Who Collected Mountains: Thousands of alpine artifacts inside Neptune Mountaineering tell the story of outdoor history dating back to the 1800s – including a frostbitten toe. by Ariella Nardizzi
• Ghosts of Winter: As snow quiets Colorado’s mountains, elusive mountain lions prowl the same land that sustains us, moving throughout the cold half of our shared world. by Ariella Nardizzi and Chris Amundson
• The Manassa Mauler: From a hardscrabble childhood to the world arena, Colorado’s legendary boxer Jack Dempsey fought his way from poverty to world heavyweight champion – one punch at a time. by Ron J. Jackson, Jr.
• The Heart of South Park Turns Again: Volunteers rebuild the historic 1881 Como Roundhouse, restoring both the locomotive and Colorado’s vibrant railroad past. story by Eric Peterson, photographs by Erik Makić

On the Cover: A mountain lion (Puma concolor) glides through fresh snowfall before midnight near Estes Park, every muscle and whisker caught sharply by a camera trap. photo by Robert Yone

• Crazy Horse: Beyond Reach: A mystery endures, tracing Crazy Horse’s spirit and the untold journey of his secret grave. by Ron J. Jackson, Jr. 
• Annual Photo Contest: Part 1: Celebrating Nebraska’s spirit through stunning photos, from professionals to hobbyists, who captured the heart of The Good Life.
• Five Prairie Preserves: Savor the season with homegrown Nebraska gifts of local honey, wine, jams and pies – made from  the heart. by Ariella Nardizzi
• Extraordinary Wings: The world’s youngest aviatrix Evelyn Sharp soared skies, inspired Nebraskans and made history in flight. by Sheryl Schmeckpeper

On the Cover: A drone captures the golden dusk settling over Cheyenne County, southeast of Sidney, as combines harvest wheat into the evening. photograph by Jeff Phelps

• Million Dollar Mustangs The story of two wild mustangs, Kona and Esme, and their journey from freedom to forging trust in the saddle. by Bridger Park
• Life on the Edge Edge of Cedars Museum in Blanding brings history to life with ancestral Puebloan artifacts. story and photographs by Dan Leeth
• Blessed Are the Cheesemakers The Kohler family’s transformation from their 4^th-generation Heber Valley dairy into award-winning artisan cheese. story by Jacque Garcia, photographs by Kelli Freshman
• Woven in Color Diné artist Gilmore Scott weaves culture and patterns from his mother’s loom into vibrant, geometric paintings of Bears Ears. by Ariella Nardizzi
• Moab Folk Festival Moab Folk Festival turns a baseball diamond into a stage for storytelling, banjos and bluegrass magic. story by Peter Moore, photographs by Max Haimowitz

On the Cover A string of pack llamas and guests travel off-trail in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, exploring a remote area of Utah’s backcountry. Photo by Ryan Salm.

• Gentle Giants Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in rural Erie provides a forever home for former farmed animals, offering the public a unique chance to cuddle with cows, pigs, goats and more. by Ariella Nardizzi
• Elk-topia Every fall, visitors flock to Rocky Mountain National Park to watch bull elk bugle, clash and corral harems – an awe-filled, unpredictable mating season in Colorado’s high country. story by Peter Moore, photographs by Dawn Wilson
• A River That Remembers Fountain Creek, south of Colorado Springs, winds through Colorado’s heart, where floods reshaped towns, wildlife thrived and faded, and history resurfaced. story and photographs by Jim O’Donnell
• Ink Art and Legacy Mancos Common Press thrives as a creative hub in southwestern Colorado, uniting artists, history and community through the timeless craft of letterpress. by Eric Peterson

On the Cover A bull elk (Cervus elaphus) struts through downtown Estes Park after emerging from Lake Estes. Each fall, these ungulates mate, or rut, in this North America’s hotspot. photo by Dawn Wilson

• Justice on the Tracks How the rough and tumble frontier town Sidney gained its reputation as the “Lynching Capital of Nebraska.” by Loren Avey
• Tracks with Tales Four water towers become extraordinary storytellers of community pride and place across the state. by Ariella Nardizz
• Heritage Highway From Brownville to Edison, Highway 136 blends stunning fall foliage with rich pioneer heritage. story and photographs by Joshua Hardin
• A Century in Bloom Looking back at 100 years of Nebraska City’s beloved Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard. by Ron J. Jackson, Jr.

On the Cover Evening light sets Nebraska’s sky aglow as corn stalks rise near the familiar white barn along I-80 by Ashland – a calm moment of rural grace beneath a boundless horizon. photograph by Nia Karmann

• South Salt Lake’s Color Revolution More than 60 murals are transforming South Salt Lake into Utah’s largest open-air gallery, sparking community pride and creativity. by Tim Gurrister
• The Edison of Guns How John Moses Browning of Ogden became the world’s most prolific firearms inventor – and an enduring legend. by Ron J. Jackson Jr.
• Mirror Lake Scenic Byway This enchanting drive climbs Utah’s highest paved pass, where alpine lakes, tumbling waterfalls and rugged peaks create storybook scenery. story and photographs by Joshua Hardin
• Signature Summits Dub Bludworth’s quest to climb every county high point – and prove, once and for all, that Utah is America’s most mountainous state. by Matt Masich

On the Cover A fly fisherman casts at Teapot Lake, a high-alpine oasis along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. photo by Joshua Hardin

• Vanity Plates Colorado’s 200-plus license plate designs – and 78,000 personalized tags – reflect passions, humor and identity, all crafted by inmates at the Cañon City manufacturing plant. by Peter Moore
• Smaldone: Denver’s Family Mob Gaetano’s once served as headquarters for the Smaldone family mob. Though the empire no longer runs the city, the North Denver restaurant still stands. by Matt Masich
• A Wilderness Worth Keeping Among abandoned cabins and serrated peaks in Eagle’s Nest Wilderness, fleeting moments in the wild remind us why it’s worth preserving. story and photographs by Dean Allen
• Freedom in Full Color Hot air balloons fill Colorado Springs skies each Labor Day weekend, as 200,000 spectators join 75 pilots and their crews for this beloved high-flying tradition. by Tom Hess
• Bailey’s Bigfoot Believers Under a moonless Pike National Forest sky, Bigfoot believers join Jim Myers’ guided night hike to look for signs of the legendary creature. by Eric Peterson

On the Cover Snow Peak in Eagle’s Nest Wilderness near Vail rises to 13,024 feet. Its dramatic prominence and challenging climb are vivid reminders of why the wild is worth saving. photograph by Dean Allen

• Spade Ranch Store This historic Ellsworth general store has weathered outlaws, blizzards, and boom times to remain a steadfast landmark. story and photographs by Nicole Louden
• Stays in Time Five one-of-a-kind getaways transport guests to the past – stay in trains, wagons, boats, and bins. by Ariella Nardizzi
• Stories of the Sandhills With his lens and a deep reserve of trust, Alan Bartels reveals the quiet grit of Nebraska’s Sandhillers. story by Ariella Nardizzi, photographs by Alan Bartels
• Bright Eyes A courtroom plea for freedom launches Susette La Flesche’s lifelong fight for Native American justice. by Ron Soodalter

On the Cover First light warms the Sandhills as cattle graze beneath a windmill in Loup County – a quiet moment from Nebraska’s ranch country. photograph by Alan J. Bartels

• • Tiny Flowers, Big Picture A photo essay marries science and art to showcase Colorado’s overwhelming biodiversity – all within a single acre in Tabernash. story and photographs by Erik Makić
  • Unnamed and Untamed Vicariously venture into one of the state’s most rugged mountain ranges – the Gore Range. story and photographs by Dean Allen
    The Iron Path North America’s hardest via ferrata takes climbing to dizzying heights while threading through Ouray’s rich mining history. by Ariella Nardizzi
  • Landmark Lift The Estes Park Aerial Tram whisks passengers 1,060 feet to the summit of Prospect Mountain, just as it has for the past 70 years. by Eric Peterson
  • Rocky Mountain Folks Festival The Rocky Mountain Folks Fest returns this August to the banks of the St. Vrain River in Lyons. by Peter Moore
  On the Cover A miniscule bug hides in the center of a columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris), the beloved state flower of Colorado. photograph by Erik Makić