CALAMUS RIVER TUBING Scan here for directions LOUP RIVERS 150 MILES | 2 HOURS 30 MIN. The Route: State 11 and State 91 between Dunning and Wood River 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 Outfitters nearby for tube and tank rentals to float the river Nebraska-style. 2. See the most complete historical fort in Nebraska: Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park near Elyria. Hartsuff became a fortress for the friendly Pawnee tribe and pioneers. 3. 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 honey-combed caves inside. 4. Sample everything from freshly baked loaves of bread to cookies, kolaches, cinnamon rolls and scotcheroos to pizza at The Danish Bakery in Dannebrog. 42 VisitNebraska.com
Nebraska Official State Travel Guide The Official 2025 Not-At-All What You Thought State Travel Guide: Page 42
