Monday s eclipse attracted nearly 1,000 people to Holmes Park. Even though Lincoln wasn t in the path of totality they gathered to get a glimpse of history.
Thanks to a joint effort between two Nebraska state agencies, the 729-acre Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area is now the first certified International Dark Sky Park in the state.
The annual Nebraska Star Party held at Merritt Reservoir last month was the first since the site s international certification for uniquely dark skies. Some think it deserves even greater recognition.