The rodeo season was coming to an end for these Nebraska cowboys last fall. After traveling thousands of miles in a beat up mini van, these guys have a lifetime of stories. From left: David Browder, John Reece, Ira McKillip, Justin Sprague and Chris Juhnke. Photo by Brian Green.

Gavin Hammond, age 2-1/2, of rural Indianola, Neb., enjoys playing cowboy outside. Photo by his mom, Mary Hammond of Indianola, Neb.

After a long day at the Middle Park Fair and Rodeo in Kremling, Colo., 4-H exhibitors McCall Linke and Rachel Linke help Grandpa Mike back to his vehicle. Photo by Joan McGinley of Lisco, Neb.

Bray Burnham of Burwell, Neb., has help riding a goat by his mother, Arin, and cousin, Ashlyn Jensen. Photo by Pat Burnham of Burwell, Neb.