Sand Hills, Nebraska
Gentle rivers meander along pine-studded canyons, towering waterfalls and a veritable ocean of prairie grasses alongside America's largest man-made forest, a wildlife refuge of gigantic proportions and cattle ranches that are better comprehended from the air than the ground. It's a wide-open landscape. A landscape that inspired Mari Sandoz to produce some of this country's finest fiction. A landscape you'll enjoy exploring by car or canoe.
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National Wildlife Refuges
One of the world's unique geological areas,k the 19,000-square-mile Sandhills in north-central Nebraska is a vast region of sand dunes blown in by winds about 8,000 years ago. The nearby unchartable maze of grass-covered dunes scared away early pioneers.
Valentine, NE Wildlife Refuges
Deer Park Golf Club
Deer Park is a scenic nine-hole golf course overlooking the Minnecheduza Creek
Valentine, NE RecreationThomas County Courthouse
Following the establishment of Thomas County, Thedford became the county seat in 1887, and a courthouse was built two years later. The courthouse served the county well until it was destroyed in a fire in 1920. After some delays a special election was held in 1923
Thedford, NE Historic CourthousesDiscover Llamas
An outing to Rainbow Llamas owned by the Dickman's of Thedford, Nebraska, is educational as well as enjoyable, and the Dickmans are outstanding hosts and can answer all questions about llamas and their care.
Thedford, NE One Of A Kinds
Thomas County Historical Society Museum
The area's newest museum is the Thomas County Historical Society Museum. Each room of the former residence of one of Thedford'
Thedford, NE MuseumsCherry County Historic Bridges - NHR
Cherry County has six bridges listed on the National Historic Register usually designated as such because of their age and unique designs.
Bell Bridge
Valentine, NE National Register
Niobrara Canoeing
Recognized among the 10 top canoeing rivers in the nation by Backpacker magazine, the Niobrara River flows leisurely through steep sandstone canyons. Nebraskans also rank the river, designated a National Scenic River by Congress in 1991, in the top 10 favorite tourists stops in the state.
< Ainsworth, NE RecreationHappy Jack Chalk Mine
Explore one of Nebraska's most unique underground adventures. Experience the spectacular beauty of the North Loup River Valley on top of Happy Jack Peak reached by trails and steps that extend more than 120 feet above the entrance to the mine. Then go underground to visit the 6,000
Scotia, NE LandmarksKeller Park Picnicking/Hiking
Picnic facilities are available for day use, while there is a large picnic shelter for family gatherings and other group get-together. Hikers, too, will enjoy this exceptional area, as they meander through the grasslands and canyons. There'
, NE HikingScotia Chalk Building
The Scotia Chalk Building is a one-story structure located on the main street of Scotia. Erected in 1887
Scotia, NE Historic Buildings