Robber's Cave
Curious Nebraska
Air Date: 10/18/2025
Why is there so much sandstone in Lincoln and why was a cave dug out of it in the 1860s? Nebraska Public Media producer Andy Hermann goes underground to file this report about the legends and history of Robber's Cave.
Guests, in order of appearance:
- Joel Green, author, Robber’s Cave: Truths, Legends, Recollections;
- Cara Burberry, president, Nebraska Geological Society.
Nebraska Public Media producer Andy Hermann visits Robber's Cave.
Joel Green, author of Robber's Cave: Truths, Legends, Recollections
Joel Green gives a tour of Robber's Cave.
Cara Burberry, UNL Structural Geology associate professor and president of the Nebraska Geological Society
Cara Burberry talks about Dakota sandstone.
Robber's Cave in Lincoln
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Joel Green in Robber's Cave
Joel Green in Robber's Cave
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Robber's Cave
Joel Green gives a tour of Robber's Cave.
Robber's Cave photos
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