SEE & DO EAT STAY SANDHILLS Broken Spoke Boutique Runza Taylor Visitor Information Center Stop in for area information, brochures and free ice water. Open Memorial Day weekend through Nov., daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Jct. of NE Hwys. 91 & 183, 308-346-4697, taylornebraska.com d THEDFORD Middle Loup River Ranch Ranch house adjacent to Nebraska National Forest with 90,000 acres of public access areas to enjoy. 40203 NE Hwy. 2, 308-645-2715, mlrrbb.info s Family owned and operated, offering a variety of handmade jewelry, children’s and women’s clothing, natural skin care and eco-friendly products. 205 N. Main St., 803-422-1629, brokenspokeboutique.com d A runza is a delicious blend of fresh ground beef, cabbage, onions and our secret spices. 527 E. Hwy. 20, 402-389-7434, Runza.com e Smith Falls State Park Trade Winds Motel Comfort Inn 90165 Smith Falls Rd., 402-376-1306, outdoornebraska.gov/smithfalls d Large, clean and comfortable rooms. Updated and nonsmoking. Microfridge/coffee. Breakfast, high-speed fiber wireless internet. Local owners on-site. 1009 E. US Hwy. 20, 402-376-1600, 888-376-1601, tradewindslodge.com s 101 Main St., 402-376-3300, civalentine.com s Graham Canoe Outfitters 603 E. C St., 402-376-3708, grahamoutfitters.com d Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area 28 mi. SW on NE Hwy. 97, 402-376-3320, outdoornebraska.gov/merrittreservoir d Roadside Inn Full hookups available. 39357 NE Hwy. 2, 308-645-2284, roadsideinn.net s Valentine City Park Neon Bar & Grill Thedford Art Gallery 618 W. Hwy. 20, 402-376-2030 e Primitive camping along Minnechaduza Creek. 2 Lake Shore Dr., 402-376-2323 s 509 Court St., 308-645-2436 d The Niobrara Lodge Valentine National Wildlife Refuge Wildcat Camp Thomas County Historical Museum 609 Court St., 308-645-2477 d 803 E. US Hwy. 20, 402-376-3000, niobrarariverlodge.com s 39983 Refuge Rd., 402-376-1889, fws.gov/ valentine d Primitive, riverside tent campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. Can accommodate small to large groups. 603 C St., 402-376-3708, grahamoutfitters.com s TOBIAS Lone Star Recreation Area Fishing, camping, picnicking and hiking areas. Electrical, tents and water hookups. 2 1/2 mi. W., 1/2 mi. S. of Tobias, 402-759-4910, littlebluenrd.org s Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center The Prairie Club 214 W. US Hwy. 20, 402-376-1901, nps.gov/niob d 109 S. Main St., 888-402-1101, theprairieclub.com d Rocky Ford Camp and Outfitters LLC Young’s Western Wear VALENTINE Brewers Canoers & Tubers 433 E. Hwy. 20, 402-376-2046, brewerscanoers.com d One-or two-day river trips. Rocky Ford uses all Old Town canoes and kayaks. Camping, cabins and convenience store available. 12 mi. SE of Sparks, 402-497-3479, rockyfordoutfitters.com d 143 N. Main St., 800-658-4398, discountwesternwear.com d The gentle flow of the river, the wind rustling the trees, the quiet murmur of nature. It’s amazing what $40 can buy you. Visit Valentine.org VisitNebraska.com 59
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