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Membership and Meetings
Meeting Schedule
The Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway (US hwy 75) Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Nebraska Loess Hills RC&D Council office, 408 N Oakland Avenue in Oakland, NE.
Meeting Minutes
Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway Partner Members
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
PO Box 240, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023-0240
Ph# 402.468.5611
Fort.Atkinson@ngpc.ne.gov
www.outdoornebraska.org

New Frontier Insurance Agency
501 N 14th St., PO Box 180, Ft Calhoun, NE 68023-0180 Ph# 402.468.4544
NFIAFC@mindspring.com

Nebraska Loess Hills RC&D Council
408 North Oakland Avenue, Oakland NE 68061-1098
Ph# 402.685.5175
deb.ward@rcdnet.net

City of Blair
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.
111 N 13th St., Suite 13, Tekamah, NE 68061
Ph# 402.374.2953
beede@huntel.net

Dakota City
PO Box 482, Dakota City, NE 68731
Ph# 402.987.3448
bobpeters@dakotacity.net
www.dakotacity.net

DakotaThurston County Fair
2601 Ridge Road, Homer, NE 68030
Ph# 402.698.2129
Cell# 712.259.2305
hermelbracht@yahoo.com

Northeast Nebraska Travel Council
PO Box 819, Norfolk, NE 68702
Ph# 402.371.5433
camundson@nebraskalife.com
www.TravelNebraska.com

Tekamah Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 231, Tekamah, NE 68061-0231
Ph# 800.446.2024
hshafer@washingtoncountybank.com
www.tekamahchamberofcommerce.net

John G. Neihardt Foundation, Inc.
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
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
1615 1st Avenue, South Sioux City, NE 68776
Ph# 402.494.7157
lhedquist@southsiouxcity.org
www.southsiouxcity.org

City of Oakland
401 N Oakland Avenue, Oakland, NE 68045
Ph# 402.685.5822
oakland@skyww.com

Traveling the Byway
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!

Tourism on the Byway
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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