Back to Nebraska

Heading east as we went through Nebraska, we complained about the endless plains and the vista-less drive. The only break we observed along Interstate 80 from border to border was this giant arch. Well, we visited the arch and our opinion quickly changed.

The Great Platt River Road Archway spans the Interstate at Kearny. It is a museum paying homage to the trails that led from the East to the Pacific.
Individual audio guides lead the tour of the museum starting with the migration of the buffalo, to the paths of the Native Tribes, and then personal narratives of the Oregon, Pony Express, Morman Pioneer and California Trails. The story of the American road evolves into the paving of the Lincoln Highway and Eisenhower’s Interstate Highway System. The multi media presentation and label copy provided us with more than a review of lessons in the history of the American West, they added interesting new details for us to learn.
















Nebraska is BEEF country and Jerry has enjoyed steaks at good local restaurants the past two nights. While we have recognized most of the wines on restaurant lists throughout the trip, we were amused to find a familiar wine on the list at Dude’s in Sidney, Mogan David, the stereotypical sweet wine served at Jewish holidays. We’ll wait to enjoy ours over a Sabbath dinner at home.