/ SANDHILLS / stretch of land called the Sandhills over 100 years ago. Melham Park & Sports Complex brokenbow-ne.com/ recreation#parks / 199 Memorial Dr. / (308) 872-2003 / Melham Park is sure to be fun for the entire family. It has many excellent amenities including: Olympic-sized, heated swimming pool; stocked 5-acre lake; sports fields; a picnic shelter; bike path; restrooms and a walking trail. Ortello Dale SANDHILLS GUEST RANCH B&B, BREWSTER ortello-dale.shoptiques.com / 421 S. 9th Ave. / (308) 872-2727 Ortello Dale is your home-away-from-home store. We are a home decor and gift store specializing in unique, one-of-a-kind items surrounded by an atmosphere of heritage and family. Round Valley Farmhouse brokenbow.chamberofcommerce .me/brokenbow/mem_roundvalley 79918 Rd. 441 / (308) 870-3053 Russ and Lisa Rice welcome you to Round Valley Farmhouse! It is a country stay with modern amenities perfect for families, couples’ retreats or even business meetings. The fully renovated farmhouse has a new purpose as a lovely B&B. Three bedrooms, each with queen bed, allow room for up to six. BURWELL Allison Springs Cabin CALAMUS RESERVOIR STATE RECREATION AREA, BURWELL 46899 O’Conner Rd. / (308) 750-0874 / Enjoy a stay in a cabin along the Loup River. Plenty of stargazing and a great view. Long Lake State Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/longlake 2 miles E. of Johnstown NE, 22 miles S. on County Rd. / (402) 684-2921 / Long Lake State Recreation Area is made up of 30 acres of roll-ing sandhills and a 50-acre natural sandhill lake. The area offers fishing, camping, picnicking and hunting access. Sandhills tours last about an hour. Darkest sky, beautiful sunrise and sunsets. BROKEN BOW Arrow Hotel Suites arrowhotel.com / 509 S. 9th Ave. (308) 872-6662 / We have 25 re-cently remodeled suites in our hotel. 22 of the rooms include full-size kitchens. We have several different room types to suit all your needs. We have a restaurant and pub in our lobby. We are pet-friendly and up to three kids stay for free with an adult. to Broken Bow! This wonderful community is located in the “center of it all” on scenic Hwy. 2 along the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway. Bosselman’s Pump & Pantry Motel 517 S. 1st St. / (308) 346-4607 Complimentary coffee, wireless internet access. Custer County Museum/ Historical Society Burwell City Park N. 8th St. / (308) 346-4509 Range Cafe bassettlodge.com/index.php/cafe 205 Clark St. / (402) 684-3379 Classic diner serving traditional favorites and much more! BREWSTER Sandhills Guest Ranch B&B 42852 W. North Loup Rd. / (308) 547-2460 / Lodging with home-cooked meals and hospitality. Wide-open prairie; hunting for upland game and all wild birds. Bird-and wildlife-watching from 10-foot blind over wetland and North Loup River. 56 VisitNebraska.com Bosselman’s Pump & Pantry Motel custercountymuseum.com / 445 S. 9th Ave. / (308) 872-2203 Artifacts depicting pioneer life from the 1880s -present including the preserved history of the Wescott, Gibbons and Bragg general store collection. Includes Historical Research Center and Solomon D. Butcher Gallery with a collection of Custer County family photos. Free admission; donations welcome. Calamus Outfitters LLC calamusoutfitters.com / 83720 Valleyview Ave. / (308) 346-4697 Located in the beautiful Nebraska Sandhills, Calamus Outfitters is your vacation destination. Whether you are hosting a large family gathering or looking for a peaceful getaway for two, our lodging facilities should meet your needs. For more informa-tion please visit our website or give us a call. bosselman.com / 1037 E. South E St. / (308) 872-6842 / Free wireless internet access. Kinkaider Brewing Co. Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce brokenbow-ne.com / 424 S. 8th Ave. / (308) 872-5691 / Welcome kinkaiderbrewing.com / 43860 Paulsen Rd. / (308) 872-8348 Kinkaider Brewing Co. is a farm brewery founded by four Nebraska boys. Our fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers helped settle this land. Kinkaider emulates the pioneer spirit that first settled this wild Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/calamus 6 mi. NW of Burwell / (308) 346-5666 / More than 5,000 acres for fishing, boating and swimming. Modern and primitive campgrounds, fish hatchery, fish-cleaning stations, boat ramps, docks and visitor center. CREDITS: NEBRASKALAND MAGAZINE/NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION