Discover Llamas

The Dickman family have a registered herd of seventy llamas ranging from breeding quality to showring quality reaching $5000. The family travels to llama shows from Texas to Utah.

According to Leslie Dickman, every llama has his or her individual personality. Llamas are a herd animal and very social and must have a companion animal to live with to thrive. Llamas are a member of the camel family and have a split lip and split hoof. Throughout the centuries, llamas have been used as pack animals in the Andes Mountains of South America, and recently have been used as guard animals for sheep, therapeutic animals, and pack animals for back country camping in the United States. The Llama originated in North Central Nebraska millions of years ago and moved south into South America where it adapted and remained. The wool from llamas is greaseless, featherlight, and does not need to be processed before spinning into yarn and the meat from llamas is 11 per cent leaner than buffalo meat.

Rainbow Llamas host an annual Llama Trek at Nebraska National Forest for llama enthusiasts that is co-sponsored by the Nebraska Llama Association. Last year 65 individuals and 29 llamas enjoyed a day's hike in the beauty of the National Forest at Halsey and a barb-e-que at the Rainbow Llama Ranch.

Address: #10 Llama Lane, Box 282
Thedford, NE 69166
Phone: 1-877-645-2588
Our Email: dickman@neb-sandhills.net
Visitors Welcome

Nebraska National Forest

The Nebraska National Forest, located one mile west of Halsey and twenty minutes from Thedford along Highway 2 offers some of the most fabulous scenery in the state. It's been called a forest planted in the desert -- a ponderosa pine wilderness in the middle of the sandhills.

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Bessey Nursery

Located near Halsey, the Bessey Nursery, as originally established, comprised fifteen acres of land south of the Middle Loup River and included a two-story headquarters building, mess hall, barn, and shop building. The nursery was created in 1903

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Thedford Art Gallery

This major attraction is a surprising discovery for many visitors ... even more so when they learn that it is owned and totally supported by a small art group ... the Thedford Art Guild. It is an inspiration for fellow artists and travelers alike, and a warm welcome is extended to all!

Thedford, NE Arts

Thomas 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 Courthouses

Scott Lookout Tower

You can see the trees and beautiful sand hills countryside for miles when you climb to the top of the Scott Lookout Tower. Visitors may view the sandhills scenery and tree plantations as well as learn about forest fire spotting techniques. The stairway to the observation deck is steep;

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