/ REGIONS / WELCOME NEBRASKA TOURISM COMMISSIONERS Darrin Barner, John Chapo, Roger Dixon, Roger Jasnoch, Roger Kuhn, Starr Lehl, Deb Loseke, Barry McFarland, Ashley Olson, Jeanna Stavas, Sarah Sortum NEBRASKA TOURISM STAFF DIRECTOR John Ricks DEPUTY DIRECTOR Heather Hogue ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Bryce Arens INDUSTRY RELATIONS Callie Austad ADVENTURE TRAVEL SPECIALIST Jenna Bartja GROUP TRAVEL COORDINATOR Micheal Collins MARKETING MANAGER Jenn Gjerde AGRITOURISM Karen Kollars TOADSTOOL GEOLOGIC PARK, NORTHWESTERN NEBRASKA GREETINGS, TRAVELERS Welcome to Nebraska! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the great state of Nebraska. I’m excited to have you explore our state and learn what Nebraskans already know: This is a place of unspoiled, natural beauty with numerous pockets of exciting urban adventure. From the renowned Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to iconic Chimney Rock, Nebraska is home to a wide variety of great communities and attractions that represent our pioneer spirit and warm hospitality. In this Nebraska travel guide, you’ll learn all about these extraordinary places—the not-at-all what you thought Nebraska had to offer places. Whether you’ve come to explore the outdoors, indulge in Omaha’s awesome food scene, learn about our Native American history or take on the Robidoux Quick and Dirty bike race through the Scotts Bluff National Monument, we know you’ll leave inspired and talking about your travels to everyone you know. It's a fun time to travel to Nebraska. The team in our Tourism Commission office is doing sensational work spreading the message of this state in such an honest, candid manner. You’ll find that real Nebraska humor throughout this book and I hope you enjoy it. Again, welcome to Nebraska. I hope your visit is filled with unforgettable memories that will bring you back time and time again. Safe travels, Pete Ricketts Governor PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER Erin Lenz ACCOUNTANT Alisha Simonson PASSPORT PROGRAM COORDINATOR Erin Wirth PUBLISHED BY PUBLISHER Jay Salyers ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Rachael Root PROJECT MANAGER Kelli Chiri CONTENT DIRECTOR Samantha Crespo CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Vivian Farmer Elizabeth Hey MeLinda Schnyder Mike Whye ART DIRECTOR Chris Fjelde ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER Taryn Parker The Official 2019 Not-At-All What You Thought State Travel Guide is a publication of the Nebraska Tourism Commission. Contents and design ©2019, all rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy of the information in this guide as of press time (12/18). However, the Nebraska Tourism Commission and Miles Partnership assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. The Official 2019 Not-At-All What You Thought State Travel Guide is published by Miles Partnership for the Nebraska Tourism Commission. The NTC and Miles make no endorsement, representation or warranty regarding the suitability, quality or availability of any goods or services advertised or listed in this publication. Listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies, and the NTC and Miles shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy, omission or infringement of any third party’s rights therein, or for personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever. Miles would like to sincerely thank the Nebraska Tourism Commission and its tourism industry partners for supplying images for the guide, including: Blackbird Photographie, Caleb Pollard/Scratchtown Brewery, Debra Nadrchal/Colfax County Press, The Grey Plume, Kearney, Lauri Havranek, The Mixing Bowl, NEBRASKAland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, the Office of Governor Pete Ricketts, Olson’s Photography, Jean Norman/Our Heritage Guest Ranch and Visit Omaha. 2 VisitNebraska.com CREDITS: DIANAROBINSON/ADOBE STOCK; COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR PETE RICKETTS
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