State featured in 1,000 Places to See in the USA & Canada Before You Die

LINCOLN, NEB. (August 1, 2007)—Some of Nebraska’s most distinctive tourist attractions made it into the second book by author Patricia Schultz, who wrote the New York Times bestseller 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, one of the most successful travel books in recent history. Not only does Schulz highlight Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Omaha Steaks, her book also features sections on:

• The panhandle region, with mention of Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Carhenge, the Cowboy Trail through Pine Ridge National Recreation Area, Fort Robinson State Park and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
• The annual Sandhill Crane migration
• The sandhills region itself, with mentions of the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway and the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
• Red Cloud’s Cather Foundation and the legacy of author Willa Cather
• The Niobrara River region, with mention of Smith Falls State Park, Heartland Elk Guest Ranch and Rosebud Reservation just over the northern Nebraska border in South Dakota

Schulz’s first book spent a staggering 162 weeks on the best seller list, is the basis of a new reality television show of the same name currently airing on the Travel Channel, and will soon be attracting visitors at a new Web site, www.1000beforeyoudie.com.

The Web is your one-stop shop for Nebraska tourism, where you can plan road trips, learn more about the state’s attractions and events, check out virtual maps, request a free Nebraska Travel Guide and view a newly expanded photo gallery. Visit us at www.VisitNebraska.org.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Sarah Baker at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it