/ SCENIC BYWAYS / CALAMUS RIVER, NEAR BURWELL North Lou p R iv e 183 1 r 91 11 2 3 70 70 281 River trips M id dle Lou p 4 91 LOUP RIVERS SCENIC BYWAY Miles 150 From far-stretching farmlands, red barns and silos to the nature-scapes of the Sandhills and Calamus River, this byway is a treat for photographers and those willing to just sit back, relax and take it all in. 4 Treasures in Central Nebraska 1. The Calamus River flows gently to Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area near Burwell. Stop into Calamus River Outfitters nearby to rent a kayak, canoe or tank and float the river Nebraska-style. 2. See the most complete historical fort in Nebraska: Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park near Elyria. Originally built to protect pioneers from a Lakota tribe, Hartsuff became a fortress for the friendly Pawnee Tribe and pioneers. 3. Enjoy a Victorian tea at Ord’s Valley County Museum, where you can also learn about local Evelyn Sharp. After turning 18 in the 1930s, Sharp became the youngest female commercial pilot in the country. 4. The Happy Jack Peak and Chalk Mine in Scotia is the only publicly accessible chalk room and pillar mine in North America. Explore more than 6,000 square feet of honeycomb caves inside. Small-Town Stop: Dannebrog Experience Nebraska’s Danish capital, Dannebrog, complete with an authentic bakery and, the first weekend of every December, an old-fashioned Christmas festival. DO – The first weekend in June, honor Danish heritage at the Grundlovsfest festival. SHOP – Browse works by area Native American artists at Pawnee Arts Center. EAT – Sample anything from cookies and kolaches to Thursday night pizza at Danish Baker. STAY – Plan a relaxing stay at Farwell Arms, a historic bed-and-breakfast with a country setting. FORT HARTSUFF, BURWELL 42 VisitNebraska.com er Riv Grand Island The State 11 and State 91 between Route Dunning and Wood River
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