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Meeting Schedule
The Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway (US hwy 75) Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m.,
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at the RC&D office at 408 N Oakland Avenue in Oakland, NE.
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Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway Partner Members
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Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
John Slader, Superintendent
PO Box 240, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023-0240
Ph# 402.468.5611
Fort.Atkinson@ngpc.ne.gov
www.outdoornebraska.org
New Frontier Insurance Agency
Ritch A. Nelson
501 N 14th St., PO Box 180, Ft Calhoun, NE 68023-0180 Ph# 402.468.4544
NFIAFC@mindspring.com
Nebraska Loess Hills RC&D
Carroll Welte, President
111 N 13th St, Tekamah, NE 68061-1098
Ph# 402.374.2929
clwelte@gmail.com
City of Blair
Rod Storm, City Administrator
218 South 16th St, Blair, NE 68008-2010
Ph# 402.426.6693
rodstorm@ci.blair.ne.us
www.blairnebraska.org
Burt County Economic Development Corp.
Patty Plugge, Director
111 N 13th St., Suite 13, Tekamah, NE 68061
Ph# 402.374.2953
beede@huntel.net
Dakota City
Bob Peters, City Administrator
PO Box 482, Dakota City, NE 68731
Ph# 402.987.3448
bobpeters@dakotacity.net
www.dakotacity.net
DakotaThurston County Fair
Dorla Hermelbracht, Fair Manager
2601 Ridge Road, Homer, NE 68030
Ph# 402.698.2129
Cell# 712.259.2305
hermelbracht@yahoo.com
Northeast Nebraska Travel Council
Chris Amundson, President
PO Box 819, Norfolk, NE 68702
Ph# 402.371.5433
camundson@nebraskalife.com
www.TravelNebraska.com
Tekamah Chamber of Commerce
Harriet Shafer
PO Box 231, Tekamah, NE 68061-0231
Ph# 800.446.2024
hshafer@washingtoncountybank.com
www.tekamahchamberofcommerce.net
John G. Neihardt Foundation, Inc.
Nancy Gillis, Director
PO Box 344, Bancroft, NE 68004-0344
Ph# 402.648.3388 or 888.777.4667
neihardt@gpcom.net
www.neihardtcenter.org
South Sioux City Visitors and Convention Bureau
Donna Goodier, Executive Director
3900 Dakota Avenue, Suite 11, South Sioux City, NE 68776
Ph# 866.494.1307
dgoodier@cableone.net
www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com
City of South Sioux City
Lance Hedquist, City Administrator
1615 1st Avenue, South Sioux City, NE 68776
Ph# 402.494.7157
lhedquist@southsiouxcity.org
www.southsiouxcity.org
City of Oakland
Cynthia Petersen, City Clerk
401 N Oakland Avenue, Oakland, NE 68045
Ph# 402.685.5822
oakland@skyww.com
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Visitors traveling the byway experience lush, wooded bluffs that overlook the majestic Missouri River as it snakes its way through fertile farmland. They enjoy waterfowl and bison thriving on the area's natural resources. In autumn, they witness the white clouds of snow geese as they make their graceful decent onto the oxbow lakes of DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge just east of Blair.
As travelers make their way along the Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway through the reservations of the Omaha and Winnebago tribes, they share the path trappers, traders, and American Indians once lived and traveled. They view many historic sites as Fort Atkinson - the first military post west of the Missouri River located near the village of Fort Calhoun - and take part in the daily routine of life on American's frontier. Near Winnebago, travelors discover a large herd of bison roaming the grassy plains.
Visitors take part in one of the many cultural events and attractions celebrating the ethnic heritage of northeast Nebraska including colorful powwows featuring tribal dances.
All this plus ample boating, fishing, hiking and more make the Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway an inspiring path of fun!
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The Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway is an association geared toward all businesses and individuals involved in or affected by tourism.
The economic impact of tourism is certainly not limited to tourist attractions. Take a closer look at how tourism reaches a wide range of businesses.
A couple making a trip along the Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway has planned to stop in your town to check out the antique shops along Main Street and tour a nearby museum. While there, they also fill up the car at the gas station, grab a bite to eat at the diner and check into a local motel for the night. In the morning they make one last stop at the grocery store for traveling snacks.
Long after visitors leave, the money spent will add to the economy of your town in a variety of ways. Everyone is connected to tourism in some way. You, too, can help develop tourism in your area by getting involved in The Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway Association.
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