Prairie Lakes Region
In 1820, Stephen Long, explorer and military man, called this country the Great American Desert. Today, he’d be shocked to discover dozens of man-made lakes and huge reservoirs complementing the grassy plains of the region. Nowhere is the relationship of man and the land more poignantly realized than Nebraska’s Prairie Lakes Country. This relationship becomes even more evident in the excellent museums, historic homes and memorable personalities of the area such as Willa Cather and Senator George Norris. It’s a country rich in history and personality that you’ll enjoy getting to know and returning to year after year.
Arapahoe
Known as "the town where the hi-ways meet." Located in south central Nebraska, it is at the intersection of Highways 6/34 and Highway 283. The Arapahoe Indians were honored when…
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Elwood
When you look at the lush pastures filled with cattle and the table-like irrigated fields…
Explore →Cozad
The "100th Meridian" is an important natural demarcation line where "the humid east meets the…
Explore →Franklin
Welcome to Franklin - where the "good life" could have originated. Friendliness is a trait…
Explore →Brule
Brule, Nebraska, was established in 1886, when Major Isaac Barton and his wife, Elizabeth, purchased…
Explore →Cambridge
The spirit of the pioneer is carried on through the visionary citizens of Cambridge. Abundant…
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Museums
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This area of the country was established in the mid-1880s when the Burlington and Missouri Railroads built a route through…
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