Back Issues

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.

• Winter of the Bald Eagle Encounters with bald eagles reveal migration routes and the fragile resilience behind America’s most iconic bird. by Heather Bergeson
• Bones, Camps and the Old Road to Arches At Utahraptor State Park, dinosaur fossils, a Civilian Conservation Corps camp and wartime isolation center share one desert site. by  Dan Leeth
• Three, Two, One, Jump Through 22 Jumps, veterans confront fear through extreme sports to find renewed purpose, connection and healing together. by Rachel Fixsen
• Maynard Dixon In Mount Carmel, Maynard Dixon’s restored home reveals how Utah’s landscapes shaped the final vision of a Western masterpiece. by Vanessa Zimmer

On the Cover Photographer Whit Richardson stands atop a dome in Utahraptor State Park’s dinosaur quarry, surveying the wide desert and distant horizons. Photo by Whit Richardson.

• 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

• Back of Beyond: Looping the Fold: A 125-mile backcountry drive takes adventurers through centuries of geologic activity in Capitol Reef’s Waterpocket Fold. story and photographs by Dan Leeth
• The Canyon We Inherit: In Little Cottonwood Canyon, a chorus of voices safeguards a beloved area of water, wildlife and wonder above Salt Lake City. story by Chris Amundson, photographs by Howie Garber
• Uncommon Champions: Wingsuit pilot and world record holder Becca Jordan soars Moab skies. by Bianca Dumas
• Painting Desert Portals: Ranger and artist Cody Chamberlain paints Utah’s high deserts, blending fieldwork into large-scale canvases as a call for stewardship. by Ariella Nardizzi

ON THE COVER: The Burr Trail switchbacks climb Capitol Reef’s Waterpocket Fold, a winding road through steep redrock. photo by Dan Leeth

• Colorado’s Yosemite: Eldorado Canyon State Park: Eldorado Canyon rises in gold, where climbing lore, geology and Front Range history converge in Colorado’s own miniature Yosemite. story and photographs by Joshua Hardin
• Still Western: Greeley Hat Works shoulders the time-honored tradition of hat making through a century of Western grit and identity in every brim. story by Ariella Nardizzi, photographs by David Sands
• Ways of the Bluebird: A look at Colorado’s mountain bluebird and how it moves through open country, marking the slow return of spring across the state’s fields, foothills and high plains. by Chris Amundson
• Jack Swigert: The story of Colorado’s own Apollo 13 astronaut who became a hometown hero, displaying courage in space that defined America’s legacy. by Lisa Truesdale

ON THE COVER: A radiant mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides) soars through the air in Estes Park, bringing foraged material back to the nest as spring begins to bloom.

• One Tree Hill How a lone elm near Garland became a landmark of memory and loss, preserved through one photographer’s images after it disappears. story by Ariella Nardizzi, photograph by Dillon Hardinger
• Where Bellevue Began One of Nebraska’s first communities was forged on a Missouri bluff, where fur trade, cultural exchange and early commerce converged. by Ron Soodalter with Chris Amundson
• Pioneers on the Turf Midland University’s women’s flag football takes root in Fremont as a young team recruits nationally, builds culture and proves the sport belongs. story by Brady Oltmans, photographs by Jeremy Buss
• Old Man Stirring Winter’s harsh grip slowly yields to spring in Arthur. Snow melts, calves romp, sun warms and life stirs again. story and photographs by Ainslie Wilson
• Grain Bin Antique Town Near North Platte, Grain Bin Antique Town rises from canyon hills, where weathered bins, trinkets and Lori Clinch’s unmistakable touch still welcome visitors. story and photographs by Kristin Dahl

On the Cover: Rope in hand, Fletch rides across a Sandhills ranch near Arthur, taking on the work of the turn from winter to spring. photograph by Ainslie Wilson