Simply Nebraska

This blog is dedicated to photographs of places around Nebraska. Most of the pictures on here belong to the owner of this blog (except for submission photos). Other photos used for this blog will be properly credited. If you see your photography displayed, but would like it removed, please message me.

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Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge Area near Valentine, NE

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Nebraska National Forest near Halsey, NE

Climb the Scott Tower (built in 1927) and get a beautiful view of Nebraska National Forest, the nation's largest hand planted forest.

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California Tacos and More in Omaha, NE

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Bessey Ranger Station and Nursery (Nebraska National Forest) near Halsey, NE

Dr. Charles E. Bessey, Professor of Botany at the University of Nebraska, surveyed the Sandhills in the 1880's and decided to plant a forest in the Middle Loup River valley. The forest was proclaimed by President Theodore Roosevelt to be Nebraska National Forest in 1902. To this day, the forest remains to be the largest hand planted forest in the nation.

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Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters in Omaha, NE

A museum featuring the 1846 to 1860 migration of 90,000 pioneers to the Rocky Mountain region. The Mormon Pioneer Cemetery and Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple are also located here.

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TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE

Built in 2009 and opened in 2011, the TD Ameritrade Park is home to the Creighton University Bluejays and the College World Series (its former home was at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium since 1950). 

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Fertile Ground in Omaha, NE

Designed and painted by artist, Meg Saligman in 2008. The 32,000 sq ft mural was completed in 2009. The mural features a visual history of Omaha and Greater Nebraska with landscapes, landmarks, historical references, and Omaha citizens. A gift to the people of Nebraska, funded by the Peter Kiewit Foundation. Fertile Ground is the largest public art project in Omaha history and is one of the largest murals in the United States. 

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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in Omaha, NE

A 3000 ft long cable stay bridge with 15 ft wide walkways and about 60 ft about the Missouri River. The bridge was built in 2006 with funding by former U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is the longest bridge to connect two states (Nebraska and Iowa) and its connection symbolizes the unity between Omaha and Council Bluffs.

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Heartland of America Park and Fountain in Omaha, NE

The park features a 300 ft tall water jet fountain and light show (from May 1st to October 31st). Other features the park includes is a Lewis and Clark Interpretive exhibits, a WWII and Airborne Memorial sculpture, and Gondola rides by Heartland Gondola.

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Pioneer Courage Park and Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness Park in Omaha, NE

More than 100 bronze sculptures crafted by Kent Ullberg, Blair Buswell, and Edward Fraughton in 2002 to 2003. The 1.25 times life size sculptures begin at Pioneer Park with wagon trains heading west, disturbing a herd of bison causing them to stampede down the street to Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness Park where a flock of geese take flight and the story concludes with the sculptures flying into the First National Tower Winter Garden Atrium. The sculptures represents the Gateway to the West in Omaha's central business district.

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Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, NE

The museum was a gift to the city of Omaha in 1931 from Sarah Joslyn in memory of her late husband, George Joslyn. The Joslyn Art Museum is Nebraska's largest art museum. It features 20 galleries of artwork from ancient times to modern times.

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Boys Town in Boys Town, NE

A National Historic Landmark. Founded in 1917 by Father Edward J. Flanagan as a home for boys. Father Flanagan purchased a lot on the outskirts of Omaha in 1921 and moved the boys home to its present location. Boys Town grew in the 1930's and became an official village in Nebraska in 1936. Father Flanagan died in 1948 and his work continues to thrive today helping children and families.

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Joslyn Castle in Omaha, NE

Built in 1903, the $250,000 ($6 million today) 4-story Scottish Baronial Mansion was home to Nebraska's wealthiest people - George and Sarah Joslyn. George died in 1916 and Sarah in 1940. The castle is part of the National Register of Historic Places. Served as headquarters for Omaha Public Schools from 1944 to 1989. The castle is now managed by the Joslyn Castle Trust.

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Orpheum Theater in Omaha, NE

Formerly called Creighton Theater in 1895, the theater was added to the Orpheum circuit in 1900. The former vaudeville was remodeled in 1927 as a performing arts venue. From 1940 to 1975 the Orpheum was a movie theater before it was renovated back into a performing arts venue again. The Orpheum Theater is on of Omaha's most popular performing arts venues and is managed by Omaha Performing Arts.

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The Old Market in Omaha, NE

Omaha, a railroad center, was in its prime toward the end of the 19th century. The Old Market area was bustling with producers, buyers, and transporters up until the 1950's with westward expansion causing activity in the Old Market to halt. Many of the old warehouses remained empty for years and faced demolition until 1970's when Sam Mercer proposed an idea to convert the old warehouses into venues . Today, the Old Market is bustling with restaurants, pubs, entertainment, art galleries, shopping venues, and small businesses.

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The Durham Museum in Omaha, NE

Housed in former Union Station. The former train station opened to the public in 1931 and became one of the busiest train stations in the United States - was at its peak during WWII when more than 10,000 passengers passed through each day. The station closed in 1971 and was later given to the city of Omaha as a gift from the Union Pacific in 1973. Reopened again as a museum in 1975 and today it houses many permanent and traveling exhibits. The museum works in collaboration with Smithsonian Institution, Library of Congress, National Archives, and Chicago's Field Museum.