Nebraska Life Magazine

04/01/2025

📣 It’s GO TIME!

Our inaugural Nebraska Life Photo Contest is officially OPEN. Submit your images in 14 different categories, including Photo of the Year. 📸

👉 Submit now: Nebraskalife.com/photo-contest-2025

🗓️ Deadline: August 31

🏆 First-place winners will receive prizes from Rockbrook Camera & Video and be published in Nebraska Life Magazine.

Welcome to Nebraska Life Magazine’s inaugural photo contest! Every Nebraska photographer – whether just learning the ropes or a seasoned pro – is encouraged to submit their photography.

03/31/2025

In our most recent “Storyteller,” a reader recalls a 1940s train ride to Hastings full of troops, family and magic stairs.

Have a Nebraska story to share? Email [email protected] – you could be published next!

Photograph by Jorn Olsen of ammunition bunkers at the Naval Ammunitions Depot in Hastings, one of the largest of four inland U.S. Navy ammunition depots that at one point produced 40% of the ammunition used by the U.S. Navy. The National Park Service designated Hastings as an American WW II Heritage City in January 2024.

03/30/2025

Calling all Nebraska photographers! Our statewide photo contest opens in TWO days!

Submit your best shots across 14 categories – from Macro 🐛 and Architecture 🏛️ to Hometown Pride 🛻.

🗓️ Mark your calendars – submissions open April 1 at Nebraskalife.com/photo-contest-2025. Prizes from Rockbrook Camera & Video for first-place winners.

03/29/2025

Michael Forsberg’s lens follows the rarest crane species on Earth: the whooping crane.

His newest book, “Into Whooperland,” follows their migration, chronicling 120 stunning images across a 3,000-mile journey from wintering to nesting grounds.

Read about his five-year journey in the newest issue of Nebraska Life: www.NebraskaLife.com/blog/post/whooping-crane-migration-nebraska.

Cover photograph by Michael Forsberg.

03/28/2025

We’ve been capturing Nebraska stories for nearly 30 years – now it is your turn. Our first-ever photo contest is here! 🌾

Capture the state’s landscapes, people and traditions across 14 different categories, including Photo of the Year. 📸

Prizes from Rockbrook Camera & Video for first-place winners.

Submissions open April 1 – so grab your camera and help us capture “The Spirit of Nebraska.”

➡️ Details at Nebraskalife.com/photo-contest-2025

03/01/2025

🔥🥩 What makes the perfect steak? There’s a science to it!

Join Nebraska Public Media for Steak Science, a brand-new program premiering Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. CT on TV, Facebook Live, and YouTube Live.

From breeding and feed to aging and cooking techniques, this show takes you on a journey through Nebraska’s beef industry—exploring the expertise, tradition, and technology behind a tender, flavorful steak. 🍽️🐂

🔬 Discover how genetics improve tenderness
🔥 Cooking methods to enhance flavor
🌎 The future of beef production

Watch live and check out exclusive “Beef Tips” digital shorts at NebraskaPublicMedia.org/steaks!

📅 Encore airings:
📍 Wednesday, March 5 – 8:30 p.m. CT
📍 Monday, March 10 – 7 p.m. CT

06/11/2024

This weekend! Join us in McCook for the 27th Annual Buffalo Commons Storytelling & Music Festival! Get ready for one-of-a-kind experiences, laughter, music, and art as we celebrate our community heritage.

Don’t miss out on:

• 🎭 Historic Fox Theatre stage show
• 🍽️ Dinner cabaret
• 🏛️ Building & stained-glass tours
• 🎨 Art shows
• 🎵 Museum melodies & memories
• 🎤 Open mic & poetry sharing
• 🎈 Kids Fest and so much more!

For more information and tickets for the stained glass tour, theatre show, and dinner cabaret please visit: buffalocommons.org

12/06/2023

We're excited to unveil the Nov/Dec issue of Nebraska Life Magazine, spotlighting the timeless legacy of Willa Cather, born on December 7, 1873. 📚✨

Don't miss out! Subscribe online for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Cornhusker State.
https://www.nebraskalife.com/nebraska-life-subscription.html

12/04/2023

Celebrate the spirit of Nebraska all year round with our exclusive 1-year subscription and 2024 Nebraska Life wall calendar combo! 📆

Get a jump on 2024 by surprising your loved ones with a gift that keeps giving. With six issues a year, each delivery will be a reminder of your thoughtful generosity. 💌

https://www.nebraskalife.com/combo-2024-wall-calendar-1-yr-subscription-2.html

11/28/2023

This holiday season, gift the charm of the Cornhusker State with our stunning Nebraska calendars! 🎁 🌾 Each month unveils the scenic wonders that make Nebraska truly special.

From golden sunsets over the plains to the serene beauty of our rivers, our calendars capture the essence of Nebraska's diverse landscapes 🌅

Celebrate the heartland's beauty all year round! 🌻 ❄️

Click here to purchase a calendar today! https://www.nebraskalife.com/nebraska-life-2024-calendar-1.html

10/31/2023

Grab your eating utensils and get ready to dig into this delicious recipe!
Roasted Roots & Tahini Drizzle: Complete with a quartet of colorful root vegetables, often found growing in gardens across the state, this roasted-roots side dish is the center of attention at any meal.

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from Nebraska Life Magazine!

What is your favorite fright night memory?