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Ashland, Nebraska

Nestled among the storefronts of Ashland, Nebraska is Willow Point Gallery, the home of The Archie Hightshoe Big Game Collection, or as local people call it, "Home of the Bear." There, for the delight of all ages, over 30 animals will be found amid their natural habitat, a simulation created by local artist Gene Roncka and his design collaborator, Jim Shaul of Gretna.

Visitors to the gallery can venture through all four seasons. The landscape for the animals extends from summer to winter and features a waterfall, stream and "wishing pond" with real fish. Unique lighting effects bring daybreak to twilight and naturalistic music brings the display to life.

Archie Hightshoe

A leader in Ashland, Nebraska's business community, Mr. Hightshoe generously gave his time to the community that he loved. Archie served in many capacities in Ashland including: the Red Cross, Masonic Lodge, Chamber of Commerce, School Board, City Council, and the Saunders County Board of Commissioners until his death in 1989. He was a big game hunter and his collection is now on display at the Willow Point Gallery in Ashland.

The display includes one of the Largest Alaskan Polar Bears - Black Bear - Caribou - Alligator - Mountain Lions - Live Fish - Waterfall - Willow Creek - Snowfall

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Ashland, NE National Register

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Archie Hightshoe Animal Collection

Nestled among the storefronts of Ashland, Nebraska is Willow Point Gallery, the home of The Archie Hightshoe Big Game Collection, or as local people call it, "Home of the Bear." There, for the delight of all ages, over 30

Ashland, NE Museums

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