The 15 Best Decisions You Can Make In Nebraska
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Delana Lefevers
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We’re all faced with choices every day. We can stay at home or go out exploring, ignore other people or make new friends, make our community a better place or not. When you’re in Nebraska, some of these choices are no-brainers – these are the best decisions you can make as a Nebraskan.
Whether you're a resident or a visitor, there's nothing like visiting a small town to recharge your soul.
It's easy to be bored and frustrated when you're driving through Nebraska if you stay on the interstate the whole way. Re-route and take some rural highways, drive through some picturesque towns, and see the scenery that you just can't see from I-80.
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Nebraska is so full of opportunities to explore nature. It would be a shame to pass them up!
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There's no sunrise like a Nebraska sunrise. Make the decision to wake up a little earlier to see it - it'll warm your heart all day.
Skip the chains and the fast food and visit one of Nebraska's many, many family-owned places. Pictured here is the highly-rated Black Crow in Beatrice.
Do you ever drive just to see the sights? Nebraska has 11 stunning scenic byways to choose from - hop on one and see just how diverse and lovely our state is.
Volunteering is a terrific decision for anyone to make. It strengthens community bonds, improves the place you live, and may even help you learn a new skill or make new friends.
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We have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to museums in the Cornhusker State. Make the decision to go take in some art, culture, and/or history at any of them.
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So many of us just go to the same old places over and over. Try seeing a part of Nebraska you've never seen before! Pictured here is Happy Jack Chalk Mine in Scotia.
There are so many lakes and rivers to explore - and so many fun activities on all of them - that water lovers will never be bored.
It's always a good decision to show gratitude to those who make a difference in your (or everyone's) life.
Pay one price, one time per year and get admission to all of our state parks. It's one of the best deals in the state.
Whether you have to drive five minutes or five hours to see it, the zoo is always a fantastic decision - it's fun for everyone in the family.
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Introduce yourself to a neighbor, colleague, or stranger. Show off that Nebraska friendliness or, if you aren't from here, watch it in action as the other person happily chats you up.
Don't let it get you down when people assume Nebraska and everyone in it is boring. We're definitely more than cornfields and flat prairies.
What are some other fantastic decisions you can make in Nebraska? Feel free to add to the list in the comments.
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