Large family grain farm tour – the “art” of competing in a highly competitive agricultural production environment, including history and economics of this multimillion dollar business
Wind farm and turbine tour
Bison Ranch tour in Custer County
Broken Bow – back on the square
Arrow Hotel
History of the hotel and Broken Bow
Live music – family entertainment
Dinner
Cobblestone Inn and Suites
Friday
Callaway area
Olive Gang hideout
Valleys Museum
First Custer County Court House
Coffee and rolls
“Live” sod house
Scenic drive up the South Loup River Valley to Arnold
Fantastic view from the bluffs above Arnold
Travel north in Sandhills country on the beautiful Arnold to Dunning road and soak up the history and way of life
Lunch at Uncle Buck’s on the Middle Loup River
Amazing and intriguing ranch stop near Dunning as we are mesmerized listening to the history of this large Sandhills ranch as related by the young lady who manages this family enterprise. God’s “art” surrounds us here along the Middle Loup River.
Nebraska National Forest near Halsey
Thedford
Thedford Art Gallery
Chain Saw Art
Little Girls Lost Historical Marker
Valentine
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
Niobrara Scenic River Visitors Center
Dinner at Peppermill Restaurant
History of the ranch and the restaurant
Live entertainment – family entertainment
Niobrara Lodge
Saturday
Hard land country
Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
Niobrara River
Smith Falls
Travel on the Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway through hard land country
Cross the Niobrara River from hard land back to Sandhills
Bassett
Lunch at the historic Bassett Lodge and Ranch Café
Hear the history of Bassett and this area
Travel through Sandhills to the Calamus River following it downstream to Calamus Reservoir and Burwell
Travel on the Loup Rivers Scenic Byway through hard land in the North Loup River Valley
Ft. Hartsuff
Trotter’s Whoa and Go in Ord
Beautiful hard grass hills and continuation of the North Loup River Valley
Visit a grain and cow/calf enterprise in the beautiful North Loup River Valley and hear the history of this well-run family farm/ranch lying on the banks of the North Loup River.
Miletta Vista Winery
Spectacular view of the North Loup River Valley
Award winning wines
Dinner
Final leg of the tour via St. Paul and on into Grand Island returning to South Walmart at approximately
For more information and ticket prices contact Bill Burdett 308-379-3261 or email at bill.horizonswb@gmail.com