Alan J. Bartels
About
When not writing, lifelong Nebraskan and US Army veteran Alan J. Bartels works a day job devoted to natural resources conservation. He’s been published in National Geographic, USA Today, and Smithsonian’s Air & Space Magazine. In 2025 Alan received the Friend of the Byway award from the Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway and the Friend of Tourism award from the Nebraska Tourism Commission. A past governor bestowed Alan with the honorary title of Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska—quite a feat considering Nebraska’s triple landlocked location.
Press
Author pens guidebook about the Nebraska Sandhills – 1011 Now
Alan J. Bartels appears on Pure Nebraska.
Something for everyone at Christmas Walkabout – Hooker County Tribune
Alan J. Bartels autographs a copy of his new book, 100 Things To Do In The Nebraska Sandhills Before You Die at the Mullen Arts Center
“100 Things To Do In The Nebraska Sandhills Before You Die” Book Signing This Saturday in O’Neill – KBRX
Alan J. Bartels has written a book 100 Things to Do in the Nebraska Sandhills Before You Die and will be in O’Neill this Saturday at the HandleBend Building in downtown O’Neill. Come meet Alan and purchase his book Saturday,