Introducing Nebraska
Though it comes as a surprise to most people, Nebraska holds a lot of appeal for nature-lovers. Birders come from all over to witness the sandhill crane migration, there are some incredible fossil finds left in situ and the unique Sandhills is the Plains’ most intact ecoregion. If you’re more in tune to the urban beat, Nebraska’s two major cities, Omaha and Lincoln, both have historic town centers with well-preserved brick structures buzzing with new life.
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The state’s main thoroughfare is I-80; efficient but often dull. Instead, take US 20, a seldom used back-door route into South Dakota, if you have the time.
Last updated: May 24, 2010
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