Historic Oshkosh Water Tower - Oshkosh 2025
Not many of these old water towers left. I wonder how much longer it will be serviceable. I wish we could have seen it lite up, especially on a Saturday night.
Dobby's Frontier Town - Alliance 2025
Fascinating town with numerous buildings depicting various professions. Each one contains many items actually from this era.
CocoShack - Chadron 2025
We've probably driven by this store 50 times over the years. It used to be a liquor store and now it's "The Cool Stuff Store". Depending on the time of year, you might find an Amish tent near by selling their farm produce.
Plus there are some consumables such as jellies, sauces and more.
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument - Harrison 2025
This place probably owes it's existence to James Cook. Without his interest and realization that these fossils were important, who know what would have happened. Fossils can be found all over if you just look.
There are lots of other displays related to the natural history of the area, in the visitor center. Plus a video and like all videos in the National Park Service Visitor Centers, its very good. Hopefully, the weather cooperates for you during your outdoor explorations.
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area - Minatare 2025
Yet another place we would have never gone except for the Passport. It's a really beautiful lake near Scottsbluff. It's also well hidden. Even when you go over the last hill before entering the park, you can't see any of the lake because of the trees. It was much bigger than I expected. Since its well off any main road, it is quite secluded. The park headquarters has plenty of things to help make your stay more fun and if you're fishing, more productive.
The stairs are very narrow and the walls are very thick. I doubt there was ever a storm on earth that could have defeated this tower. There is also a campground along the road leading to the lighthouse. There were lots of tents and campers set up there. Very nice place with lots of trees and shade.
Western NE Pioneers Baseball Club - Gering 2025
We didn't get to go in here because the place was closed. They were preparing for regional playoffs in Colorado. We did get stamps in our books, though. As we were walking by a couple of the coaches came out after a meeting and were able to do that for us. The Pioneers were the only NE team that qualified for the Regional.
Savor & Grace - Sidney 2025
Nice little lunch stop for us. Downtown Sidney at the north end of 10th Ave just a short walk from several historical signboards at Hickory Square. All of their fare is fresh-made and the recipes provide great flavor profiles. All of our dishes were created with care and very visually appealing.
Burgies Bowling - Chappell 2025
Or have breakfast or lunch or dinner. And maybe, if you lucky, you'll find Gordy here. He enlightened us on a bunch of stuff because he's from the area. If you have a few minutes, ask him about the Pony Express. It's doubtful anyone else in Nebraska knows as much about it as him. He can also provide you with a map of the route and all the stations, from end-to-end.
Big Springs Depot Museum - Big Springs 2025
Nice little museum in a former railroad depot. The focus here is on veterans, as evidenced by the models in the entry.
All the military uniforms and paraphernalia came from local families who had someone that served in that particular branch.
North 40 Chophouse - North Platte 2025
I don't eat dessert very often but I do make an exception for creme brule. Very few restaurants serve it and almost everyone makes it the same way but this one is the most unique recipe I've ever had. Boy, was it tasty!
Historic Oshkosh Water Tower - Oshkosh 2025 Not many of these old water towers left. I wonder how much long...