Nebraska

NOT JUST FOR THE BIRDS – One of the largest displays of the art of John James Audubon can be found at the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney. The museum explores both the fine arts and social history of Nebraska, including the lives of farmers and Native Americans. You can find it at 2401 Central Ave., Kearney, or at monet.unk.edu/mona.

HIT THE TRAIL – Get a feel for what the pioneers experienced at Scotts Bluff Visitors Center. Scotts Bluff is a massive rock formation that served as one of the first landmarks on the Oregon Trail. If your Conestoga wagon is in for repairs, climb or drive up the bluff for a magnificent view of the trail and surrounding prairie. For more information, go to www.nps.gov/scbl.

IT’S CLOSER, ANYWAY – Can’t get to Stonehenge? How about Carhenge? In Alliance, an artist constructed an exact replica of the famous prehistoric monument, but using cars, instead. “Must be seen to be believed,” the guidebooks say. At least you’ll see things a little differently – as you drive away.

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