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Gov. Ricketts, First Lady Shore launch initiative to “Reconnect Nebraska” © Provided by Lincoln & Hastings-Krny KOLN KOLN LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Monday, Governor Pete Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore launched an initiative to “Reconnect Nebraska” with relationships, activities, and service opportunities as the pandemic ends and life returns to normal. They were joined by Nebraska Tourism Commission Executive Director John Ricks who encouraged Nebraskans to get out and e...

The Federal Highway Administration has announced Nebraska’s Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway,  and the Lincoln Highway Scenic and Historic Byway, have been awarded a National Scenic Byway Designation, the first in the state to receive a designation to the America’s Byways® Collection. “The Nebraska Lincoln Highway Scenic and Historic Byway Board of Directors, Sandhills Journey Scenic [...]

LINCOLN, Neb. (January 7, 2021) – The 2021 Official “Not-At-All What You Thought” Nebraska State Travel Guide is now available for those looking for inspiration to help plan their next trip. “The travel industry took a hit in 2020, but it’s important to look to the future and part of that includes inspiring people to visit [...]