KEY: 7154 / 4 mi. E. of Gering. NE’s only asphalt race track. Stock cars, sprints, midgets, karts. Competitions gear up Fri. at 7 p.m. in summer. Watch from the stands or get a close-up of the pit. Buy tickets at gate. May -Sep.: Fri., 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10/adult; $6/6 -12; free/kids under 6. See & Do Eat Stay Admission: $5 adults; $4.50 seniors; $3 children; 4 and under free. Legend Buttes Golf Course 3440 US Hwy. 20 / (308) 665-2431 One of Nebraska’s most scenic courses, nestled below Saddle Rock and Lover’s Leap buttes. Clubhouse offers refreshments and a friendly atmosphere. Day, 9 a.m. -6 p.m. Apr. -May and Sep. -Oct.: Thu. -Sun., 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Admission: $3 adults; $1 children; ages 4 and under free. Family admission $6. GERING Buffalo Creek Wildlife Management Area visitgering.com / 210615 Hwy. 71, 9 mi. S. on NE Hwy. 71, 2 mi. E., 3/4 mi. S. / (308) 436-6886 Nine mi. SE of Gering in Wildcat Hills overlooking North Platte River Valley. Rolling hills; ponderosa-topped ridges and cliffs. Four-wheel drive and single-track trails, hiking, mountain biking, short walk to fishing, picnic and wildlife areas. Trail maps/info available at Gering CVB. A landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails to modern travelers. 3,000 acres rich with geological, paleontological and human history. Trails open daily, sunrise to sunset. Passes: $5/vehicle; $3/motorcycle; $3/person walking or bicycling. Millennium Pioneers Glenship 831 White River Rd. / Millennium pioneering means reclaiming rural lifestyle, repurposing mined materials and honoring deep heritage. We re-localize food sourcing with sustainable garden-to-table practices. Weekend tours of our home build. Ghost town visitors happen upon the adjacent Scandinavian Lutheran Cemetery. Legacy of the Plains Museum Our Heritage Guest Ranch B&B legacyoftheplains.org / 2930 Old Oregon Trail / (308) 436-1989 A destination for those interested in North Platte Valley/High Plains history. Exhibits on Native Americans, Westward Expansion, pioneering settlers, diversity of culture on the High Plains. Summer: Mon. -Sat., 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sun., 1 -5 p.m. Winter hours: Tues. -Sat., 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Admission. Wildcat Hills Nature Center outdoornebraska.gov/wildcathills 21615 Nebraska 71 / (308) 436-3777 / Wildcat Hills’ unique flora and fauna is displayed at this interactive nature center. Lower level complete with stuffed animals and native fauna. 10 mi. S. of Gering on NE Hwy. 71. Open daily Memorial Day -Labor Day, 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Off-season: Mon. -Fri., 8 a.m. -4 p.m. Park permit required. vacation-ranch.com / 1041 Toadstool Rd. / (308) 430-1239 Family ranch homesteaded in 1887. Ride horseback, move cattle, repair fences, feed livestock, fossil-hunt or hike in a unique landscape where pine-covered hills meet badlands and prairie. Stay in the lovely B&B or in one of two barn lofts, 13 beds total. Perfect for small groups or family reunions. Cavalier Motel Monument Inn and Suites motelcavalier.com / 3655 N. 10th St. / (308) 635-3176 / Just south of North Platte River on main road from Gering to Scottsbluff. Convenient to downtown Gering and area attractions (10 mins. to Scotts Bluff National Monument). Customers praise cleanliness, friendly owners. High-speed internet access, refrigerator, coffee maker and iron in each room. monumentinnsuites.com / 1130 M St. / (308) 436-1950 / Close to Scotts Bluff National Monument, Chimney Rock, Oregon Trail, Legacy of the Plains Museum and Gering Convention Center. See original wagon migration ruts etched into our historical surroundings. For business or pleasure, our setting sets us apart from other area hotels and will be enjoyable. Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/wildcathills 21615 Hwy. 71 / (308) 436-3777 Beautiful and rugged. A treat for backpackers, hikers, campers and shutterbugs. Park permit required. Camping fee of $6. GORDON Scamahorn Museum Sheridancountyhistoricalsociety .com / 208 W. 5th St. / (308) 360-0900 / The structure is Gordon’s oldest; the original Methodist church was dedicated in 1884 after Rev. Scamahorn led settlers to Antelope Creek. Inside, view hand-sewn quilts and a kitchen reminiscent of the one your great-grandmother may have cooked in. Open Memorial Day -Labor Day or by appt. Free. Ponderosa Ranch ponderosaranch.net / 10 miles SE / (308) 629-7733 / 3,600-acre private ranch in scenic Pine Ridge for True Merriam turkey, mule deer/ white tail hunting, Railfan (railroad photography), hiking, birdwatching, stargazing and just being lazy. Cozy rustic cabin in the middle of our ranch has full kitchen, gas bbq and full bath. By reservation only. Circle S Lodge Oregon Park Trail Stadium circleslodge.com / 400 M St. (308) 436-2157 / 28 units available. Located close to Scotts Bluff National Monument. The Daily Grind Coffeehouse Toadstool Geologic Park fs.usda.gov/nebraska / Toadstool Campground / (308) 432-0300 Explore the “moonscape” of the Badlands using a self-guided trail brochure. 4 mi. N. on NE Hwy. 2, W. on Toadstool Road, follow signs. Open year-round, 24 hrs./day. Admission mid-May -mid-Nov.; $5 camping fee; $3 per car for day use. Handicapped-accessible camping facilities. 1520 10th St. / (308) 436-9191 The Daily Grind Coffeehouse, located in downtown Gering, offers a full line of gourmet coffees and teas. Enjoy homemade pastries and daily lunch specials; the works of local and regional artists line the walls of this cozy-friendly gathering spot. theexpeditionleague.com P.O. Box 23 / (308) 633-BALL Western Enjoy Western Nebraska Summer Baseball. A member of the 10-team Expedition League, an elite collegiate wood-bat baseball league. Robidoux Pass and Robidoux Trading Post Five Rocks Amphitheater Toadstool Geologic Park Campground gering.org / 200701 Co. Rd. P (308) 436-5096 / Five Rocks is a scenic 3,000-seat amphitheater featuring a summer concert series of jazz, blues, country and rock performances. On Thursday nights in the summer, “Movies at the Rocks” shows full-length, new-release blockbusters and classic films. visitgering.com / Jct. NE Hwys. 92 & 71, 1 mi. S. on NE Hwy. 71, 8 mi. W. / (308) 436-6886 Western traffic flowed through this pass from 1843 to 1851. Left of the road is a monument for the blacksmith shop; to the right are pioneer graves. Reconstructed trading post in Carter Canyon south of Gering; turn west at Cedar Canyon Rd. Grounds open year-round. Groups by appt. Free. Tri State Oldtime Cowboy’s Memorial Museum Robidoux RV Park fs.usda.gov/nebraska / Toadstool Campground / (308) 432-0300 Hiking trails through interesting “moonscape” and unusual geologic formations. Fort Mitchell Pass Trailside Museum of Natural History trailside.unl.edu / 3200 W. US Hwy. 20, 3 mi. W. on US Hwy. 20 in Fort Robinson State Park / (308) 665-2929 / See fossils of two mammoths locked together during an Ice Age battle and regional geology displays. Open daily Memorial Day -Labor nps.gov/scbl / Hwy. 92 / (308) 436-9700 / Near Scottsbluff, Fort Mitchell served as an Army fort (1864 -1867). Named in honor of Gen. Robert B. Mitchell and added to the National Register of Historic Places. The old 20-acre fort is located just outside of Scottsbluff on Hwy. 92. Come relive the history of Fort Mitchell. gering.org / 585 Five Rocks Rd. (308) 436-2046 / On the Oregon Trail with views of Scotts Bluff National Monument. Open year-round. 35 campsites surrounded by bluegrass and open spaces, each w/paved drive and patio w/ picnic table. Facility has restrooms, showers, sanitary dump station, basketball court, playground and multi-purpose room. gordonchamber.com / Winship Park / (308) 282-1115 / Award-winning museum. Pictures, models and relics from the era of the Old-Time Cowboys. Interesting pieces ranging from stacks of used saddles to a wall of registered brands. Open daily Jun. 1 -Sep. 15, 1 -5 p.m., and by request at any time. Located in Winship Park at 4th & Oak Sts. Free. HARRISBURG Double L Country Store and Cafe lauraleescountrystore.com / 2213 Hwy. 71 / (308) 241-2266 / Enjoy our food and fun atmosphere. Farm-to-table menu features local beef, pork, chicken, eggs, honey, produce and ice cream. In-house baker bakes all of our pastries and breads. This is what fresh and homemade are all about. Gift shop features local artists and crafters, antiques and collectibles. VisitNebraska.com 51 HiWay 92 Raceway Park Scotts Bluff National Monument hiway92racewaypark.com 260275 NE Hwy. 92 / (308) 632-nps.gov/scbl / 190276 Old Oregon Trail, 2 mi. W. of M St. on Old Oregon Trail / (308) 436-9700
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