Looking up at the Nebraska Capitol building from the base, one cannot help but be inspired. Especially since all of the area buildings are noticeably smaller with only a few on the Lincoln skyline even coming close to the proportion and grandeur. What if you could see the building from above?
Photo Courtesy of NET
Isn’t it amazing how a view change can change your perspective? Months ago for my 200th post, I linked a short video showing Nebraska from above. (I still think that is one of the coolest clips ever!) Anyway, tonight they are finally showing all of their footage put together in a feature show.
I really enjoyed my advance preview of this amazing new special on NET (Nebraska’s Public Television) that is premiering TONIGHT! Based on the title, “Nebraska: Land & Sky,” I was certain that I would enjoy the show, but the show blew away my expectations. I recommend it SO highly to anyone who loves Nebraska and wants to experience our state in a whole new way. The clips are well organized by area or natural features and often include quotes or segments from various people and places across the state.
By showing the Cornhusker state both from the ground and from the air, the visual images, especially the ones taken from the sky, are incredible. Below is the official description of the program, including the list of places that are featured in the video.
Program Description: From high above the land and down on-the-ground, the documentary traces Nebraska’s history and legacy. Featured stops include Willa Cather’s childhood home in Red Cloud, Nebraska’s majestic and rugged landscapes around Wildcat Hills in the Panhandle and the vibrant cityscapes of eastern Nebraska. Homage is given to Nebraska’s ranchers and farmers, the state’s culture, recreation and exciting moments in Nebraska sports history. A British aerial photographic team, Skyworks, joined the NET crew on their statewide journey to film and archive Nebraska’s vast landscapes and hidden places from above. Skyworks specializes in top-end aerial filming, creating footage and shows for broadcasters all over the world, including National Geographic, PBS and the BBC. “NEBRASKA Land & Sky,” funded in part by the Nebraska Tourism Commission and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is a production of NET Television. ·
Locations Filmed Include: Lake McConaughy, the Niobrara River, Ponca State Park, the Platte River, the Sandhill Cranes, Willa Cather home in Red Cloud, Cowboy Trail, Wildcat Hills, Carhenge in Alliance, North Platte rail yard, Fort Robinson, Scottsbluff National Monument, Chimney Rock, Castle Rock, Courthouse Rock, Arbor Lodge in Nebraska City, Missouri River, and locations in Omaha and Lincoln including the Henry Doorly Zoo, Lauritzen Gardens, Boys Town, Memorial Stadium, Sheldon Art Gallery and the Nebraska State Capitol.”
This is a GREAT way to kick off the beginning of the school year by being reminded of the Nebraska places that are worth studying. You have three opportunities this week to watch this program on NET. Other times may be introduced at a later date, but these are the ones that are set. Watch the show while you have the opportunity!
- Monday 7:00 p.m. CT
- Monday 10:00 p.m. CT
- Wednesday 9:00 p.m. CT
Below is the preview that is also worth watching – LOVE the featured poem, “So, This is Nebraska” from Flying at Night by Nebraska poet, Ted Kooser.
One more important note of interest, once this program officially comes out on DVD in the next few weeks, NET is giving me TWO copies to give away to my readers. Once you watch the show, you will understand why this IS a show that you will want to watch again and again. (To be honest, I am trying to figure out how to rig the giveaway, so I can win a copy. No, I promise I will not actually do that – I just want to do so!)
“Nebraska: Land & Sky” Giveaway
Note: You only have a few days for this Giveaway – it ends on Friday night! I hope that ALL of you tune into watch the show. Live outside of Nebraska? Once I am granted permission to do so (after the show premieres), I will post a link to the actual show.
I’m itching to go to the Fossil Beds….It’s on my bucket list. But my favorite place so far has been the museum in Hastings. What an amazing museum!!!
Robyn R, the fossil beds are so worth checking out. We stopped there and took a walk around them and had an adventure. We have a post on our visit on our site. We have to make it to the Hastings museum soon.
As non-native Nebraskans, we have enjoyed all of our trips through the state. But 2 of our favorites were Chimney Rock and Lewis and Clark Lake (opposite ends of the state!).
I agree about the Fossil Beds! I haven’t been since I was a child…ready to go back!
Gretchen, I have heard about this video and I can’t wait to watch it now. I am pretty sure it is set up on our DVR.
We are so looking to go to the Fossil beds and going on the Lewis and Clark trail up North.
Nebraska in the late spring, summer, and early fall is just beautiful and I love all the Durham Museum, Zoo, Old Market. Just let me leave when winter hits….Nice post 🙂
This video is amazing, we fell in love with our state all over again! We are planning numerous trips to enjoy and write about our adventures!
Missed it the first time around but it sounds great. Sure hope I win it! = )
I would LOVE to win this video – – we don’t have traditional TV so won’t see it otherwise. My favorite place in NE is my farm – – peaceful, beautiful, full of God’s animals and my children, but since that probably wasn’t what you were looking for I’ll go with really wanting to sometime experience Ashfall Fossil beds also and really being struck by the beauty of the hills between Broken Bow and our friends house close to Stapleton — simple beauty at it’s best!