One Tank Trips - KHGI-TV/KWNB-TV/KHGI-CA-Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, Lincoln

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Early settlers in Phillipsburg, Kansas built Fort Bissell to keep themselves safe. A museum of the same name keeps all those memories and artifacts well protected today.

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Comstock Community Garden

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When the community of Comstock lost a city block to a fire, the town could have been left with an eyesore. Instead, volunteers pulled out their green thumbs and made sure flowers grew from the ashes.

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Nebraska's Big Rodeo

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New amenities make the rodeo better than ever.

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Fort Kearney Museum

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One family's love of collecting unique items from all across the world now spans through four generations. They've put most of their items on display for all to see.

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The Balcony House

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Major renovations turned this Imperial house into a bed and breakfast.

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Trails and Rails Museum

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Many settlers used the Mormon Trail to move out west. While the original route may be gone, the Trails and Rails Museum in Kearney sits right on the path that many early Nebraskans took. The 25th annual Wagons West celebration remembers the journey.

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Bader Park

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This Merrick County park is growing in popular.

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College World Series

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Celebrate America's favorite pastime in Omaha.

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Western Cattle Trail Tour

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Millions of cattle walked the Western Trail on their way to the railyards in the late 1800s. Cattle and ranchers may no longer use the trail but many can still see the journey they took.

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Sunflower Pioneer Power Association Days

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A group dedicated to improving their community and remembering the past comes together for an annual celebration.
This June 12th and 13th marks the 30th year of taking folks down memory lane at the SPPA Days in Almena, Kansas.

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20th Century Veterans Memorial

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A North Platte memorial is a place of honor, and a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who serve.

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The Stagecoach

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You never know what you'll find at this unique store in Kearney.

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Hot Wheel Heaven

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The first Hot Wheels Cars drove off the assembly line in 1968. One man in Franklin has been racing to collect every one.

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Webster County Museum

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Many people know Red Cloud as the small town that Willa Cather made famous. But she's not it's only claim to fame as the Webster County Museum boasts of the achievements of many of its residents.

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Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education Center

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The majority of Nebraska's fire departments rely on the volunteer efforts of many men and women. The Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education Center remembers their sacrifice and the work being done by all firefighters in our state.

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Minden Opera House

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The city of Minden renovated an important piece of their city's history 10 years ago. Now their Opera House is not only a venue for performances but showcases award winning visual art from the area.

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Kool-Aid Man's Footsteps

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Edwin Perkins invented Kool-Aid in Hastings in 1927. Now millions all over the world drink the famous beverage. It's so popular that Kool-Aid Man once hit Hollywood and his hometown has a piece of that historic visit.

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Cafe Vibe

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A new Kearney business has gamers plugging in and meeting new friends in the process.

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Cranes Over the Platte Woodcarving Show

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Over 50 woodcarvers will demonstrate their abilities at the Ramada Inn over the weekend of March 12-14, 2010 in Kearney.

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The Waechter Family Barn

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We visit a 100-year-old barn in Webster County.

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The Barn in the Building

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A small red barn once called a Hamilton County farm home. It swapped its countryside location for a prime spot right in the middle of a museum.

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Prairie Plains Resource Institute

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The Prairie Plains Resource Institute is used to saving native grasslands and prairies. Now they put their resources together to save an old barn and turn into an educational center.

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Round Hill School

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Many rural schools all across the country are lowering their flags one last time and closing
down. The Round Hill School has been a staple in Custer County since 1886 and they're celebrating their last year.

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Prairie Loft Center

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After years of serving the needs of many people, a few barns just outside of Hastings were about to be forgotten. Now after some renovations, they're helping others learn how life once was.

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Tinsmith Barn at Stuhr Museum

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A lot has changed since Grand Island was first founded as a town. At one point, barns were major buildings in this growing city. The barns may have been replaced but they're not forgotten.

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Babel Barn

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When William Beggs built his cow barn in Pennsylvania in 1854, he probably had no idea that it
would someday end up in Nebraska. Nearly 1,000 miles from its original home, the barn is no longer used for milking cows. It has a brand new look and use.

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Leroy Finnigsmier's Barn

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It was one Heartwell man's dream to build his very own barn. A few years ago he achieved that dream and now the barn is home to a very unique collection.

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Vinegar Hill Antiques

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One Kearney man needed to figure out what he should do with his barn. So he decided to take his love of antiques and create a business and store where the horses once fed.

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Burchell's White Hill Farmhouse Inn

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Linda Ard has many fond memories of growing up on her family farm. A few years ago, she and her husband moved back and made some renovations to the barn. No longer do the kittens play in the hay mow, rather many diners get their fill of some delicious food.

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Willis Watt Livery Stable

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The livery stable was the hub of the community in the late 1800's. It served the needs of travelers, farmers, and anyone looking for a horse. The livery stable was so vital that the townspeople of Minden did everything they could to save their stable when a fire threatened to destroy it.

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Haythorn Barn

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A ranching family found a new use for a barn that was important to their family history. Instead of letting the barn fall to the wayside, they made it a part of their home.

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The Ghost on Funk Road

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Rumor has it that a ghost haunts drivers along Funk Road. A local songwriter has had some fun with the tale over the years and keeps the story alive.

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The Red Barn

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The Stuhr Museum is proud of their Red Barn.

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Hardin Barn

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A local barn made with wood from the Republican River has withstood the tests of time. The barn brings back a lot of memories and the family says their farm wouldn't be home without it.

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Starke Round Barn

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This magnificently unique barn is found in nearby Red Cloud, Nebraska.

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Hastings Barn Festival

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We start a month long look at local barns.

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Mansion on the Hill

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In its early days, Ogallala was known nationwide as a rough and tumble town, full of cowboys
and saloon shoot outs. One bright spot of sophistication was the Mansion on the Hill.

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Boyer Museum of Animated Carvings

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A man with no high school or college education has created a unique Kansas attraction that
boggles the mind.

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Massacre Canyon

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A canyon near Trenton has a past full of tragedy.

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Mennonite Heritage Park

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A few years ago, Henderson wanted to bring more tourism to their area. A group of volunteers got together and created the Mennonite Heritage park which serves as a reminder of the settlers of Henderson's early days.

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Victoria Springs Recreation Area

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Nestled in between the Sandhills is the Victoria Springs Recreation Area. Visitors describe it as a pleasant surprise for those who might be looking for an oasis.

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Howard County Historical Village

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Howard County keeps part of the past alive.

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Polish Heritage Center

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Show your Polish Pride!

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Cruise Night

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This annual event draws enthusiasts from across the state.

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Nebraskaland Days

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North Platte is ready for the state's biggest celebration.

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Swedish Crosses Cemetery

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A cemetary near Gothenburg marks the graves of three young children.

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Sod House Museum

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See how Nebraska's first settlers lived when there were no logs to build houses.

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Mormon Island State Recreation Area

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Early settlers picked Grand Island as a place to rest on their way west. Today the Mormon Island State Recreation Area right alongside Interstate 80 serves the recreation needs of travelers.

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Museum of Nebraska History

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From the Native Americans who hunted buffalo here to the sodbusters on the prairie to the
generosity of the North Platte Canteen, Nebraska has seen a lot.

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Last Indian Raid Museum