one way to enhance your trip thru the cornhusker state
is to stop at the first rest stop on either end, and
get a tape (maybe they have it in cd form now too) that
talks and sings to you about the history of the area
you are passing thru. it is organized by mile markers
or exit numbers, and is done by a guy who was my prof.
in colleg, who taught folklore, and is very well in-
formed about the history of nebraska. He tells of the
covered wagons going across the oregon trail, where you
can still see wagon ruts, how the Chimney rock used to
be used as a land mark to guide the wagon trains, where
indian tribes had their huinting grounds, buffalo herds,
etc. he sings and plays the banjo too, Sweet Betsy from
Pike, etc. and there are sound effects of oxen pulling
wagons through river crossings, and more. The tape can
be purchased, or you can return it at the other end of
the sate for a refund. This takes the boredom out of
the ride, and helps you realize that there are interesting
things to learn about the "Beef State" .
I spent 20 years there, but never did bother to grow up.
I drove across NE and many other states this summer, and
did not get bored, just hot. hope his air conditioner is working!