Literally! Last year it was snowing, then starting thundering and lightening at the same time. Twas the first time I seen thunder, lightening, and snow all at once. I shoulda got video!
@@montanezco.4451 Or almost everywhere in the continental US. Or the world. I've never been anywhere that residents didn't say that as if it were a novelty. People, that is weather.
I don't know if you're the one who mentioned it in a previous video, but in that video I commented that I think it's just as good as the San Diego Zoo. It's just not as big.
Every weather is here is Nebraska, and winters are sometimes mild, like presently! Its been sunny and pleasant in mid Jan! It actually may have snowed more in Texas this yr!
As a Brit I've adopted Nebraska as my favourite state in the USA. Bought a house in Omaha and travel regularly to Scottsbluff too. As somebody who lives in a country with 2000 people per square kilometer visiting a place with 2 per square kilometer is the antithesis of my crowded island. The sense of space is fantastic. Lovely people too.
Nebraska is truly and amazing place to live. But I’m glad it isn’t that super known around the world because it’s nice not to have such a crowded place, very safe and respectful state. ❤️
I love Nebraska so much. It's just the place that feels like home. I wish I can explore more places in Nebraska but I would feel so different if I'm out of my city.
I’ve lived in Nebraska for 25 years, they put I80 on/in the most desolate stretch of the state! The real beauty of Nebraska is 30 miles north or south of I80. The Republican river valley, Broken Bow, Big Mac, the Sandhills, Ponca Hill’s, Indian Cave, it is a truly beautiful state, Glad you enjoyed it!
I went to high school in the Republican Valley. Not mountainous like where I live in the Northwest, but definitely not table top flat. I rode a bike from my friend’s house in Lincoln to his parents house in Omaha. It was 54 miles of rolling hills. Finally the Panhandle is more like Colorado and Wyoming. It is closer to Cheyenne and Denver than Lincoln or Omaha. It does not have the humid weather that is in the rest of the state. There are elk and antelope in that area. Along with trout streams. It is considered the High Plains with an elevation from 3000 - 5400 feet. Also as he says in the video it is in the Mountain Time Zone. Don’t be fooled by the flatness of the Platter River Valley that I 80 follows. Nebraska has some hills.
yep I-80 there for convenience. flat stretches with abundance of sand and gravel necessary for construction. the upside is all those small lakes created by the extraction of the sand and gravel. most of them are very clear with good fishing.
As an exchange student from Finland in 2017 fall term, Omaha was a great experience. Here hockey as the biggest sport, packs about 7-10k people at most in an arena, and seeing a cornhuskers game with 80k people packed in was an amazing experience. People were amazing, friendly, and always curious about why I chose Nebraska as a place for exchange. However, UNO was a great place to stay and study in.
Thank you! As a lifelong Nebraskan, I appreciate your kind words about this state and its people. It has always saddened me that people who have never been here seem to automatically assume there is nothing here worth seeing and experiencing. Maybe now, with your help, that will change. Thanks again!
As a person born in Omaha, I love western Nebraska the most. Out in Omaha it's very humid in the summer. I've worked with and befriended people who aren't used to to Nebraska's hot summers AND cold winters. Some of the African people I work with say they like Nebraska in the summer because it's like home for them, but they dislike the winters because of how cold can they be here. To me I love it, I can go for a walk in a blizzard (mostly because I'm the only person walking, so I can drink as much as I want on my walk. Then later still get warmer weather that I can still drink to, without freezing.) I love Nebraska, I don't know if I'd even trade it for a solar system.
I grew up in Nebraska, went to the service came back and worked for a great company back in those days. Moved away to get out of the weather but I can truly say you’ll never know Nebraska until you get off of I-80 and drive on state & country roads. Visit the little towns and enjoy the mom & pop cafes, talk with the locals ~ then you’ll know Nebraska and Nebraskans. You’ll never find better people to work with or for!!!!
4:17 We call that the "Farmer's Wave". We've made sure to teach all our exchange students about it. You can just wave to people you've never met driving around in town!
The first time my husband went with me to my family reunion, as we got closer to my small home town, more and more people would wave, and he finally noticed I was waving back. He asked if I knew the people in the car... Me: uh.. No... why? It was a fun explanation. city boy! :)
I've lived all but 3 of my 48 years here in Nebraska. Been to 45 states and 7 other countries and I'm always very happy when I get to come back to my home. Not just my house- my city, my state. There really is no place like Nebraska! Thank you for showing us off!
I've driven my cycle all across the US. Although I'm NOT from Nebraska...one of my favorite places (in the entire country) to ride are in the Sand Hills that stretch for 100's of miles in Central/Northwest Nebraska (Highway 2). It's absolutely beautiful!! Massive rolling hills, bluffs/canyons, wildlife, no traffic (can go long distances without passing another vehicle), and I love the small cowboy type towns. It's like stepping back in-time!! Honestly, one of the best kept secrets in the US.....shhhhhhh, don't tell anyone!!
From Kearney. Thank-you for sharing our beautiful state with your viewers, and for the positive comments too. GOOOOOO BIIIGGG REEEDDD!!! We hope you come back through again, lunch is on me!
Oh how I love Nebraska. The beautiful Sceneries, the rivers, the corn, the Kool-Aid, the beef, and all loads of things in Nebraska. No matter what, if I travel to another state or country, it won't feel the same as how I feel about Nebraska. And when I travel back, I'll always feel so better and happy to be home in my city and my state.
As I watched this video, this was the first thing I thought about. You forgot that northwest wind that BLOWS CONSTANTLY. I lived in Nebraska from birth through college age. I am an ardent road bicyclist, and when come back to Nebraska, I have to ask myself, did the wind blow like this when I was growing up? Back then, we never thought much about it.
Read the history before you drive across NE. The pioneers, the Mormons, the Natives, the buffalo, the lifeline of rivers, the migratory birds, the thunderstorms, that huge sky.
There's a Mormon museum in Omaha. Very interesting story of how they started out going west and ended up in Arizona and California and actually fought in wars for the US.
Thank you so much for telling us about your experience! As a Nebraskan, I was really happy to hear you saw that the whole state isn’t flat. If you ever go through Nebraska again, I recommend driving through the Sandhills in North-central Nebraska (Broken Bow, Hyannis) and the Loess Canyons about 30 miles South of North Platte or Maxwell. If anybody thinks Nebraska is flat, they haven’t been in the canyons on gravel roads. Thanks again for your kind words!
I went to Belfield, ND to work for a harvester, came down to mccook looking for work, and somewhere between Stapleton and Valentine, I was looking around coming down highway 83. Something just felt right, and though only 8 weeks in the rearview, 29 years in Pennsylvania seemed a lifetime ago.
Also, if you decide to drive through the sand hills, do it in the spring, stop occasionally, get out if the car and and walk into the prairie. You might be amazed at the beautiful short prairie flowers that pop up for a short period of the year.
Passed through the panhandle this August for the first time since a childhood road trip in the 80's. My husband and I were also pleasantly surprised by the landscape (and by Runza)!!!
I lived in the Black Hills of South Dakota and always thought of Nebraska as an uninteresting flat spot on the map. Then I found myself with a girl from Eastern Nebraska who showed me how great the state can be. My family and I live in Lincoln now 😂 definitely a surprising state! have followed the channel for years, great to see you out this way!
@@woltersworld I've been to about 30 states. I was born in Baltimore but attended Nebraska for college and I loved the midwest. I never moved back east
Nebraska is a wonderful state. Driven in it many times. It certainly is not boring as some people think or say. People are awesome too! One thing not to miss in Nebraska is the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum in Ashland. It's just off of I80.
Native Nebraskan here. Excellent video. I remember being annoyed at my social studies book in fourth grade telling my state was flat, after having trekked up and down and back up a bunch of hills to walk to school my while life.
My mom has been making (runzas) for 60+ years...but we live in Wyoming and call them cabbage burgers....lol.... Chili and Cinnamon rolls....we would have that every Wednesdays for lunch at school. IN THE 70's....when everything was Homemade ..
A Nebraskan here! Great video. Definitely the Henry Doorly Zoo is a must when visiting Nebraska. Also a bit South of Lincoln in August, in a town called Wilber they have a Czech festival that is great fun to check out...Czech it out sometime... if you’re here in Fall, spend a day at Vala’s pumpkin patch, located between Lincoln and Omaha. Super fun place for families! Also, maybe this is just in my circle, but I’d say ranch dressing is the thing. It’s certainly my favorite!
i80 is a great highway, there are some museums right there, but as an option, I'd consider driving via Lincoln Highway (like from Kearney and to the west). It takes more time, it has less traffic, but at the same moment you drive through the small towns time to time and it is less boring than i80. Also, if you want to stay for a night somewhere on the way through Nebraska - North Platte may be the good option. It is a nice city with food and lodging options (there are also some attractions you may find interesting).
I am a lifetimer in Nebraska and live near Scottsbluff. Thank you for the great review of our state. It's all true. You could spend all your life here and still not do it all. It's a good life.
I grew up in Nebraska. I would say the Old Market area, in Downtown Omaha is my favorite place. Also, other than Runza, there are several places with very good food, that is unique to the area. I like Big Fred’s pizza, Valentino’s, Godfather’s Pizza, Taco Johns, Bronco’s, and any local steak restaurant. In addition, if you are a history buff, Boys Town (from the movie) is on the Western edge of Omaha.
Nebraska Native, and as my driver's ed teacher used to say when practicing interstate driving, "Step on it margaret!" I like to think it just gets the engine ready for travel. :)
As a native Nebraskan: I like the big open skies and thunderstorms in the spring. I think Runza is ok but everyone I know loves it. Visiting western Nebraska once would not be a waste of time, Fort Robinson and Chadron State Park are pretty cool. You should go tubing down the Niobrara on a hot summer's day. Stop at Smith Falls State Park and see one of the only waterfalls in the state. See the sandhills at least ones. They have their own kind of beauty but be careful because you might be stopped by ranchers herding cattle down the road. It gets hot and humid in the summer and cold and brutally windy in the winter. Henry Doorly zoo is cool if you've never been there, it's great for kids. Wouldn't recommend living here, property taxes are absurdly high.
i went to scotts bluff because of this video back in December, i flew to Denver alone and rented a car and drove to Nebraska. you really convinced me. so thank you, it was amazing and i liked Nebraska more than Colorado!
@@hopemisuraca hope you enjoy Nebraska. It’s a nice state bug being overrun with California fruit loops who bring the California ideals with them and politics.
Nebraska, it ain’t for everyone but for those that it is, it is awesome! Oh, and you hit the nail right on the head about the weather. This sounds crazy but I keep a jacket, stocking cap and gloves in the trunk of my car year round.
I watched a documentary about a National Geographic photographer who was from Nebraska. He has shot wildlife all throughout the world and he said the crane migration was his favorite thing to shoot.
My husband is from Iowa (now in jersey) and you just gave him a wave of nostalgia with the Runza sandwich...he tells me when he is craving one. There was a stand with similar sandwichs at the Iowa state fair when we went and but he said...no let's wait to go to a real Runza hehe...still haven't been :( ...one day!!
@@jennifernichols9468 thanks for letting me know! ...I may do that for my hubby as a Christmas present but for myself... I want my first time Runza to be special...and fresh! 😋
I've traveled pretty much everywhere in the US to Boston, Florida to California and the one place I always come home to is Omaha Ne not only have I lived here my whole life, there's always something to do as a 27 year old. I love Nebraska truly it's the coolest place ever, and if you do visit hit up downtown Omaha or Lincoln if your looking to party it up. Go Big Red!
Nebraska is very under the radar. Its Newer than I was expecting when I drove through 3 years ago. There is quiet a few Native American lands also.. And Lincoln is a fantastic college town. Omaha is pretty big and modern as well. Its also one of the Fastest drivers and also safest states for travelers if they are worried about that. Cheers mark and jos
I am a native of Nebraska, and could not agree more with what you said. Thanks for what you said about the University. Miss the Runza. Great video. Enjoy your travels. Stay safe.
I live in New Jersey but have been a Cornhusker fan for sooo long, in good times and bad. People there tend to be unpretentious, plain, down-to-earth, friendly folks. Not people you have to impress; they accept you as you are, as long as you're not rude.
I was trying to look thru the comments and may have missed it but the “Homestead National Monument” Beatrice, NE recently see during the eclipse with a visit from Bill Nye and regular visits from the cast of “Little House on the Prairie”
My little home town is just 15 miles west of Scottsbluff. I've been gone now for decades, but I have deep roots there. The Panhandle is a beautiful part of the state, with lots of history. Lifelong Husker fan...GO BIG RED!
I am a Nebraskan, and I approve this message! ❤️🌽
Greetings from Omaha! GBR!
Me too! 😀👍
Hello from Bellevue
@@jennifernichols9468 Grew up in Papillion, but spent plenty of time at SAC....greetings neighbor. :)
Hello from North Platte
Nebraska where you experience the 4 seasons in one day
SO true!!
Literally! Last year it was snowing, then starting thundering and lightening at the same time. Twas the first time I seen thunder, lightening, and snow all at once. I shoulda got video!
Couldn't agree more XDDDD
Sounds like Utah
@@montanezco.4451 Or almost everywhere in the continental US. Or the world. I've never been anywhere that residents didn't say that as if it were a novelty. People, that is weather.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo may be the best zoo in the world. It’s certainly world class.
I don't know if you're the one who mentioned it in a previous video, but in that video I commented that I think it's just as good as the San Diego Zoo. It's just not as big.
Its one of the best zoos
Desert Dome is great.
I live here and haven’t been to the zoo in years! Lol
Not MAY be. It actually holds the Title.
Nebraska only has two seasons
Winter and construction
LOL..good one! So true
Hahaha that is so true! Literally every major intersection. 90th and Dodge ... good luck!
Every weather is here is Nebraska, and winters are sometimes mild, like presently! Its been sunny and pleasant in mid Jan! It actually may have snowed more in Texas this yr!
I dunno, theres always a few weeks of OH GOD ITS SO HOT SAVE ME IM LITERALLY COOKING
@@lacytheespeon517 yeah, construction season
As a Brit I've adopted Nebraska as my favourite state in the USA. Bought a house in Omaha and travel regularly to Scottsbluff too. As somebody who lives in a country with 2000 people per square kilometer visiting a place with 2 per square kilometer is the antithesis of my crowded island. The sense of space is fantastic. Lovely people too.
I wouldn't mind checking out some of the less populated places in Britain myself.
Panorama Point is 500 feet higher than the highest point in the British islands.
Nebraska is truly and amazing place to live. But I’m glad it isn’t that super known around the world because it’s nice not to have such a crowded place, very safe and respectful state. ❤️
I love Nebraska so much. It's just the place that feels like home. I wish I can explore more places in Nebraska but I would feel so different if I'm out of my city.
Thank you for the great compliments on our state!!! We love it here glad you enjoyed your visit.
You are very welcome. It was a wonderful visit
Everytime I drove through Nebraska, I never missed an opportunity to stop at Runza. I love that place
I’ve lived in Nebraska for 25 years, they put I80 on/in the most desolate stretch of the state!
The real beauty of Nebraska is 30 miles north or south of I80.
The Republican river valley, Broken Bow, Big Mac, the Sandhills, Ponca Hill’s, Indian Cave, it is a truly beautiful state,
Glad you enjoyed it!
U.S. Highway 30 through the northern Sand Hills is beautiful, too.
HWY 12 (aka Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway) on the north border of Nebraska is beautiful too.
I went to high school in the Republican Valley. Not mountainous like where I live in the Northwest, but definitely not table top flat. I rode a bike from my friend’s house in Lincoln to his parents house in Omaha. It was 54 miles of rolling hills. Finally the Panhandle is more like Colorado and Wyoming. It is closer to Cheyenne and Denver than Lincoln or Omaha. It does not have the humid weather that is in the rest of the state. There are elk and antelope in that area. Along with trout streams. It is considered the High Plains with an elevation from 3000 - 5400 feet. Also as he says in the video it is in the Mountain Time Zone. Don’t be fooled by the flatness of the Platter River Valley that I 80 follows. Nebraska has some hills.
yep I-80 there for convenience. flat stretches with abundance of sand and gravel necessary for construction. the upside is all those small lakes created by the extraction of the sand and gravel. most of them are very clear with good fishing.
BINGO ! you got that right. grew up there....between you and the video narrator, you nailed it !
As an exchange student from Finland in 2017 fall term, Omaha was a great experience. Here hockey as the biggest sport, packs about 7-10k people at most in an arena, and seeing a cornhuskers game with 80k people packed in was an amazing experience. People were amazing, friendly, and always curious about why I chose Nebraska as a place for exchange. However, UNO was a great place to stay and study in.
I live in Finland and I totally agree with you
Were you in college or high school ?
Hockey is also fairly big at UNO did you go to any of those games?
Thank you! As a lifelong Nebraskan, I appreciate your kind words about this state and its people. It has always saddened me that people who have never been here seem to automatically assume there is nothing here worth seeing and experiencing. Maybe now, with your help, that will change. Thanks again!
Greetings from Omaha! GBR!
Be careful what you wish for
Nothing in Nebraska shocks me I'm a Sixth Generation Nebraskan Thank You for telling everyone Nebraska is not Flat
Flat like a waffle, not like a pancake.
Glad you liked it here. Thank you for shedding a light on our forgotten state. 🖤
As a person born in Omaha, I love western Nebraska the most. Out in Omaha it's very humid in the summer. I've worked with and befriended people who aren't used to to Nebraska's hot summers AND cold winters. Some of the African people I work with say they like Nebraska in the summer because it's like home for them, but they dislike the winters because of how cold can they be here. To me I love it, I can go for a walk in a blizzard (mostly because I'm the only person walking, so I can drink as much as I want on my walk. Then later still get warmer weather that I can still drink to, without freezing.) I love Nebraska, I don't know if I'd even trade it for a solar system.
I grew up in Nebraska, went to the service came back and worked for a great company back in those days. Moved away to get out of the weather but I can truly say you’ll never know Nebraska until you get off of I-80 and drive on state & country roads. Visit the little towns and enjoy the mom & pop cafes, talk with the locals ~ then you’ll know Nebraska and Nebraskans. You’ll never find better people to work with or for!!!!
I love driving through the Sandhills.
I feel like Heaven should have some Sandhills drives in it.
4:17 We call that the "Farmer's Wave".
We've made sure to teach all our exchange students about it. You can just wave to people you've never met driving around in town!
The first time my husband went with me to my family reunion, as we got closer to my small home town, more and more people would wave, and he finally noticed I was waving back. He asked if I knew the people in the car... Me: uh.. No... why? It was a fun explanation. city boy! :)
And in some towns that is Saturday night entertainment and it's all good
Thank you for visiting Nebraska ! So glad our humble landscapes and nice people left their mark on you. Please do visit again!
I've lived all but 3 of my 48 years here in Nebraska. Been to 45 states and 7 other countries and I'm always very happy when I get to come back to my home. Not just my house- my city, my state. There really is no place like Nebraska! Thank you for showing us off!
I was literally so shocked to see that bluff. As an English person all I had ever seen of Nebraska was corn fields. Great state!
Thank you for choosing to visit our state. I had two good friends from London, while in the Marine Corps.
We also have lot of sugar beets , in Western Nebraska.
It's like a mini-Matterhorn! Lol!
You need to see the Nebraska Sandhills too. Amazing!
Scottsbluff was the first sign that the rocky mountains were near.
Steak heck, try the Prime Rib in a small town Bar & Grill.
If you ever go through the Panhandle around Bayard or Gering, go to McGrew’s “Pink Palace”. It’s a bar with amazing Prime ribs
@@lmglarry6733 Double T in Halsey, or FuBar in Anselmo have good prime rib also. Pepper Mill in Valentine.
I've driven my cycle all across the US. Although I'm NOT from Nebraska...one of my favorite places (in the entire country) to ride are in the Sand Hills that stretch for 100's of miles in Central/Northwest Nebraska (Highway 2). It's absolutely beautiful!! Massive rolling hills, bluffs/canyons, wildlife, no traffic (can go long distances without passing another vehicle), and I love the small cowboy type towns. It's like stepping back in-time!! Honestly, one of the best kept secrets in the US.....shhhhhhh, don't tell anyone!!
Glad to have you guys as our southern neighbors (Greetings from Sioux Falls, SD) :)
Sioux Falls are some of the nicest people I have met.
I'd trade Governors with yours 😉
I am a native Missourian, but have never felt more at home anywhere than in Nebraska.
From Kearney. Thank-you for sharing our beautiful state with your viewers, and for the positive comments too. GOOOOOO BIIIGGG REEEDDD!!! We hope you come back through again, lunch is on me!
Oh how I love Nebraska. The beautiful Sceneries, the rivers, the corn, the Kool-Aid, the beef, and all loads of things in Nebraska. No matter what, if I travel to another state or country, it won't feel the same as how I feel about Nebraska. And when I travel back, I'll always feel so better and happy to be home in my city and my state.
Ash Falls State Park is a must
I AM FROM BOLIVIA AND I WAS LIVING IN HASTINHS NE. ALL ON THI VIDEO IT'S ABSOLUTLY THRUE GREAT PEOPLE NEBRASKANS 👍👍👍👌👌
Hastings represent!! Family is from Hastings. Went to Hastings College.
Nebraska has been my home my whole life, as such it will remain so. Thanks for the vid!! I love our home state, so much to see!
Thank you for giving more attention to an underrated state.
The wind can be formidable on the plains.
That's why I took up land yachting
As I watched this video, this was the first thing I thought about. You forgot that northwest wind that BLOWS CONSTANTLY.
I lived in Nebraska from birth through college age. I am an ardent road bicyclist, and when come back to Nebraska, I have to ask myself, did the wind blow like this when I was growing up? Back then, we never thought much about it.
Read the history before you drive across NE. The pioneers, the Mormons, the Natives, the buffalo, the lifeline of rivers, the migratory birds, the thunderstorms, that huge sky.
Andrew M Yes! The crane migration in the spring is a bucket list experience!
There's a Mormon museum in Omaha. Very interesting story of how they started out going west and ended up in Arizona and California and actually fought in wars for the US.
@ Andrew M,
So agree.
Thank you so much for telling us about your experience!
As a Nebraskan, I was really happy to hear you saw that the whole state isn’t flat. If you ever go through Nebraska again, I recommend driving through the Sandhills in North-central Nebraska (Broken Bow, Hyannis) and the Loess Canyons about 30 miles South of North Platte or Maxwell. If anybody thinks Nebraska is flat, they haven’t been in the canyons on gravel roads.
Thanks again for your kind words!
The Sand Hills are like an ocean of grass boundless beauty in all directions. It's easy to see why there were millions of bison once roaming free.
I went to Belfield, ND to work for a harvester, came down to mccook looking for work, and somewhere between Stapleton and Valentine, I was looking around coming down highway 83. Something just felt right, and though only 8 weeks in the rearview, 29 years in Pennsylvania seemed a lifetime ago.
47 south from Gothenburg, 23 east to Maywood, old highway 83 to North Platte.
Also, if you decide to drive through the sand hills, do it in the spring, stop occasionally, get out if the car and and walk into the prairie. You might be amazed at the beautiful short prairie flowers that pop up for a short period of the year.
Passed through the panhandle this August for the first time since a childhood road trip in the 80's. My husband and I were also pleasantly surprised by the landscape (and by Runza)!!!
Me too - Runza was DELICIOUS!
Love runzas
You can order a dozen Runza sandwiches from their website, delivered to your door.
I lived in the Black Hills of South Dakota and always thought of Nebraska as an uninteresting flat spot on the map. Then I found myself with a girl from Eastern Nebraska who showed me how great the state can be. My family and I live in Lincoln now 😂 definitely a surprising state! have followed the channel for years, great to see you out this way!
Nice we are moving to Alliance in western Nebraska from Sturgis!
I can't wait to travel more of the US. So diverse, and lots of beauty to see!
we had a great time traveling around the US. Can't wait to head out some more
@@woltersworld I've been to about 30 states. I was born in Baltimore but attended Nebraska for college and I loved the midwest. I never moved back east
When are you coming to visit? :-)
I used to live in Crete Nebraska. What a beautiful little town. The people there are really nice
Mmmm, Runza! Nebraska is such an underrated state.
The taxes are ridiculous here though
Shhhhh!. We don’t need more California fruits moving here.
You could retitle this video " 10 things native Nebraskans are shocked that outsiders don't know about our state."
Greetings from Czech Republic! Nebraska looks great, I'm looking forward to seeing you once
FYI, Ruffles potato chips were also invented in Nebraska, by my great grandfather. He sold the patent to frito-lay back in the late 60's.
Bernhardt Stahmer?
@@saulcontrerasOfficial yeppers! that's the man! He was an artist & inventor & multi patent holder
Nebraska is a wonderful state. Driven in it many times. It certainly is not boring as some people think or say.
People are awesome too! One thing not to miss in Nebraska is the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum in Ashland.
It's just off of I80.
Native Nebraskan here. Excellent video. I remember being annoyed at my social studies book in fourth grade telling my state was flat, after having trekked up and down and back up a bunch of hills to walk to school my while life.
Go big red I’m from NE he nailed it thanks
Lake McConaughy? You can't talk about Nebraska without mentioning one of its biggest tourist attractions.
Idk why he didnt
I lived in Nebraska as a child for a few years! Fond memories of my time there. :)
Thanks for the kind review of Nebraska. Enjoy your videos.
Makes me want to drive there right now! People there are amazing!
Why, thank you! 😍
Thanks for coming to visit our wonderful state.
You missed the Niobrara and the Cowboy trail.
Lewis and Clark trail as well.
The people from Nebraska seem lovely. I’d love to visit one day!
Nebraska, what a concept.
I live in Nebraska the weather does what it wants
Im nebraska born and raised and ive been giving people the finger my whole life. Lol
I guess you'll wave at anyone for no reason at all...that's the way it is in NE
My mom has been making (runzas) for 60+ years...but we live in Wyoming and call them cabbage burgers....lol....
Chili and Cinnamon rolls....we would have that every Wednesdays for lunch at school. IN THE 70's....when everything was Homemade ..
Live hear in Lincoln. Lots to wee and do. I agree with the weather it has a mind of its oen.
A Nebraskan here! Great video. Definitely the Henry Doorly Zoo is a must when visiting Nebraska. Also a bit South of Lincoln in August, in a town called Wilber they have a Czech festival that is great fun to check out...Czech it out sometime... if you’re here in Fall, spend a day at Vala’s pumpkin patch, located between Lincoln and Omaha. Super fun place for families! Also, maybe this is just in my circle, but I’d say ranch dressing is the thing. It’s certainly my favorite!
I like this guy. Super personable. Also would like to visit Nebraska now. Will be a big change from PA.
i80 is a great highway, there are some museums right there, but as an option, I'd consider driving via Lincoln Highway (like from Kearney and to the west). It takes more time, it has less traffic, but at the same moment you drive through the small towns time to time and it is less boring than i80.
Also, if you want to stay for a night somewhere on the way through Nebraska - North Platte may be the good option. It is a nice city with food and lodging options (there are also some attractions you may find interesting).
thanks for the tip! We will be driving through again next summer so will do that. Cheers Mike!
@@woltersworld Don't just "drive through", see my comment above.
@@woltersworld
Definitely worth the stop. Even if it's for the day.
Yes, North Platte has things to visit like the golden spike and is it Buffalo Bill stuff, but would not stay the night there.
Starts in omaha.
I am a lifetimer in Nebraska and live near Scottsbluff. Thank you for the great review of our state. It's all true. You could spend all your life here and still not do it all. It's a good life.
I grew up in Nebraska. I would say the Old Market area, in Downtown Omaha is my favorite place. Also, other than Runza, there are several places with very good food, that is unique to the area. I like Big Fred’s pizza, Valentino’s, Godfather’s Pizza, Taco Johns, Bronco’s, and any local steak restaurant. In addition, if you are a history buff, Boys Town (from the movie) is on the Western edge of Omaha.
Chili and cinnamon rolls....pretty much was on the school menu every week during the fall and winter growing up! Runza is great.
Museum of the Fur Trade in Chadron - excellent museum
Really made good use of the income they got from their work on the movie “The Revenant”.
I'm in south east Nebraska. It is not flat here. Very hilly. The people are the most friendly I have ever had the pleasure of being around
Life long resident. Woke up once to snow...later we had a tornado watch that same afternoon. Thanks for coming to Nebraska! GBR!
I am a Nebraskan, and I very much approve this message
I like seeing videos about Nebraska cause everybody always forgets we exist lmao
My Nebraska is so, SO BEAUTIFUL! thank you for your episode.
You should visit Smith Falls a Beautiful place to visit stand in the falls or tube down the river or camp
which is outside of Valentine Nebraska.
As one of the locals, one thing that you missed is a love of beef. Omaha Steaks! That’s why we are big and strong here. Plenty of good protein. :)
You can get great steaks and burgers prolly anywhere in the state, too. Got awesome beef in the little towns in the Sand Hills!
So true, Susan. We don't buy Omaha Steaks here, we go to the grocery store.
I’ve lived in NE for 4 years and can vouch. Everything he said is true lol!
Nebraska Native, and as my driver's ed teacher used to say when practicing interstate driving, "Step on it margaret!" I like to think it just gets the engine ready for travel. :)
The interstate driving day in drivers ed was terrifying. 😅
As a native Nebraskan: I like the big open skies and thunderstorms in the spring. I think Runza is ok but everyone I know loves it. Visiting western Nebraska once would not be a waste of time, Fort Robinson and Chadron State Park are pretty cool. You should go tubing down the Niobrara on a hot summer's day. Stop at Smith Falls State Park and see one of the only waterfalls in the state. See the sandhills at least ones. They have their own kind of beauty but be careful because you might be stopped by ranchers herding cattle down the road. It gets hot and humid in the summer and cold and brutally windy in the winter. Henry Doorly zoo is cool if you've never been there, it's great for kids. Wouldn't recommend living here, property taxes are absurdly high.
i went to scotts bluff because of this video back in December, i flew to Denver alone and rented a car and drove to Nebraska. you really convinced me. so thank you, it was amazing and i liked Nebraska more than Colorado!
I was shocked at how kind they are in Nebraska, so now im moving in a few months lol
It’s a trap! Don’t do it!!
Only if your from Commiefornia.
@@jasonharvey4119 "you're". I've never been to anywhere called that. Nor have i been to California lol try again ahahahaha
@@hopemisuraca hope you enjoy Nebraska. It’s a nice state bug being overrun with California fruit loops who bring the California ideals with them and politics.
@@jasonharvey4119 Haven’t seen anyone move here from California yet. Try again pal.
Nebraska, it ain’t for everyone but for those that it is, it is awesome! Oh, and you hit the nail right on the head about the weather. This sounds crazy but I keep a jacket, stocking cap and gloves in the trunk of my car year round.
This reminds me of the wonderful movie “About Schmidt”! 😊😂🎬👍
Thank you for the great review of my home state of Nebraska!
Visit during the sandhill crane migration. You won't regret it!!!
I watched a documentary about a National Geographic photographer who was from Nebraska. He has shot wildlife all throughout the world and he said the crane migration was his favorite thing to shoot.
I second that! The Sandhill Crane spring migration through the Platte Valley is iconic, and an international attraction to hard-core birders.
@@girlfriday1299 I have never been myself. I hope to one day.
I'm a Nebraskan thanks for coming to the Nebraska
My husband is from Iowa (now in jersey) and you just gave him a wave of nostalgia with the Runza sandwich...he tells me when he is craving one. There was a stand with similar sandwichs at the Iowa state fair when we went and but he said...no let's wait to go to a real Runza hehe...still haven't been :( ...one day!!
..and he said to stop at Carhenge lol
You can buy them frozen and shipped to you from runza. I buy them on sale and freeze them for later.
@@jennifernichols9468 thanks for letting me know! ...I may do that for my hubby as a Christmas present but for myself... I want my first time Runza to be special...and fresh! 😋
@@indonesianprincess no problem.
Go north from Ogallala up to the Pine Ridge to Chadron. Beautful!
Come to NW Nebraska! Beautiful country, friendly people.
I've traveled pretty much everywhere in the US to Boston, Florida to California and the one place I always come home to is Omaha Ne not only have I lived here my whole life, there's always something to do as a 27 year old. I love Nebraska truly it's the coolest place ever, and if you do visit hit up downtown Omaha or Lincoln if your looking to party it up. Go Big Red!
Hey I used to live in Scottsbluff! Great views up there
serious gorgeous views. Ours were a bit obscured due to the smoke fromt he fires on the west coast
Scottsbluff had it's own share of issues, particularly with meth. But besides that, it wasnt a bad place at all
Cookies bbq sauce started in Nebraska. Plus they have a scenic river, the Niobra river. It has water falls and great for tubing.
Nebraska is very under the radar. Its Newer than I was expecting when I drove through 3 years ago. There is quiet a few Native American lands also.. And Lincoln is a fantastic college town. Omaha is pretty big and modern as well. Its also one of the Fastest drivers and also safest states for travelers if they are worried about that. Cheers mark and jos
Omaha is big but modern??? 😂
I don’t think so...most of downtown looks pretty old and rusty
@@cubanichi90 come to toledo and Flint.. its way more modern
@@cubanichi90 Get out of the Old Market area and you see it getting more modern
good bar scene in Omaha. U of N is fun for sure. thanks Uncle C!
Alot of interesting history in NE
Thanks for highlighting Nebraska!!! Great job!!!
Who is down voting this? People from Kansas?
Hah!! Omg ur comment made me loud laugh...I scared my hubby lol 😆
If i have to drive through Kansas its at night.
Or maybe people from the Hawkeye state?
@@gentrybowley1018
I'm from the Buckeye State 🤘🤘🤘🤘
I mean, we did ask pretty seriously ask 'Why does the wind blow in Nebraska?' 'cause Kansas sucks, and Wyoming blows. Ahh to be 13 again =D
I am a native of Nebraska, and could not agree more with what you said. Thanks for what you said about the University. Miss the Runza. Great video. Enjoy your travels. Stay safe.
I grew up in Western Nebraska, I've been to Scottsbluff a lot! Now I live in Eastern Nebraska near Lincoln.
cool
I live in New Jersey but have been a Cornhusker fan for sooo long, in good times and bad. People there tend to be unpretentious, plain, down-to-earth, friendly folks. Not people you have to impress; they accept you as you are, as long as you're not rude.
Correct
Grew up in Nebraska also. Once a Cornhusker fan, always a Cornhusker fan!
R.I.P BOB GIBSON
I love this.
I was trying to look thru the comments and may have missed it but the “Homestead National Monument” Beatrice, NE recently see during the eclipse with a visit from Bill Nye and regular visits from the cast of “Little House on the Prairie”
My little home town is just 15 miles west of Scottsbluff. I've been gone now for decades, but I have deep roots there. The Panhandle is a beautiful part of the state, with lots of history. Lifelong Husker fan...GO BIG RED!
Great video promotion, thank you! Don't forget about Boys Town and the College World Series in Omaha.
Been to Nebraska several times, very beautiful and awesome people!
Thank you for dissing on Nebraska, it is a great place to raise a family,and we love our small towns.
There is no place like small towns in NE and I have been to most states and 35 countries
I agree. My children were raised in Wahoo as I was. I would of never wanted to raise them anywhere else.
love your positive energy man. def wanna visit