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HistoryHistory of Knox Co. RecreationHistory WinnetoonKnox County was was founded organized in about by the 1892 Territorial and wasLegislature incorporated in 1857 KnoxCenter County was provides platted many in 1901. beautiful It was parks named where for its you can play asand a villagenamed inL’Eau 1900. Qui It Court, was named meaning after in English, the Wisconsin “Running farm Water.” of volleyball,location have near a picnic, the geographical or walk through center an arboretum.of Knox Most area anThe acquaintance name was changedof a railroad to Knox official. by Aa poststatute office passed has Februarybeen in townsCounty. have community Center was swimming incorporated pools as as well, a village so stop and relax operation21, 1873, in which Winnetoon took effect since April 1891. 1, 1873. In 1996 Chief Standing poolside.in 1904 and is the county seat of Knox County, Bear Bridge was completed, bridging the shores of Knox County, Nebraska. near Niobrara, with South Dakota across the Missouri River. Knox Water Sports County containsParks about 1,050& Recreation miles, or 672,000 acres. If you enjoy boating, fishing, or swimming, you’ve found the ultimate WINNETOON MALL & POST OFFICE - Antiques, woodworking, play area.Parks Whether & you’re Recreation fishing in the Lewis and Clark Lake, furniture refinishing & repair. Natural Food Coop also. Visit Privy Missouri River, or the Niobrara River, you will find a wide variety of Path and the garden areas. Go back in time! fish includingCENTER walleye, PARK smallmouth - A quaint, bass, little largemouth park with bass, a northern Attractions playground, picnic shelter and restroom in the Explore an area filled with culture, history, recreation and adventure. pike, catfish, and perch. Boaters will find perfect spots for large BOARDWALK BACK-IN-TIME - Get a glimpse of Old West. This boatsmiddle like pontoons of Center or isthe available area is perfect for visitors for motorboats, to stop canoes, uniqueDisconnect attraction to reconnect in Winnetoon at the includesNiobrara a State 1907 Park jail, outhouseor Lewis & and enjoy. Clark State Recreational Area. and kayaks. collection, replicas of 1910 business fronts, 1888 schoolhouse, The Nebraska side of the Missouri River in Knox County offers boat 1871 trading post, wildflower and prairie gardens and chainsaw docks, fishing around Diningevery bend, and wide open areas for skiing carvings. Open year round, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. or tubing. plus Saturdays, Memorial DayDining - Labor Day. Winnetoon, 402-847- HIDE OUT BAR & GRILL - Full menu, fully-stocked 3368.You'll find small-town dining at its best in Knox County. You can Missouribar and River beer garden. 201 Main St., Center, 402- WINNETOONenjoy famous PARKNebraska - Located Beef at onarea the restaurants north end andof Winnetoon, cafes, some 288-4345. Lewis and Clark Lake thiseven park offer has buffalo. many activitiesArea saloons for youth. and lounges offer great spots to Verdel Santee relax with friends or kick it up and make some fun memories here Niobrara

in Knox County. River 121 Hwy. Dining Hwy. 12 ELAINE'S TAVERN & CAFE - Daily lunch and evening specials. Niobrara Get a cold beverage after walking the Boardwalk. 305 Main Ave., Crofton 402-847-3321. Golfing There are many beautiful and challenging golf courses in the Nebraska Missouri River area. You’ll find courses located near CENTER the towns of Creighton, Bloomfield, Wausa, Crofton, and Niobrara. Verdigre Hwy. 84 Be sure to check out Tatanka Golf Course located near the Ohiya Bloomfield Casino. They were voted the 2015 ‘Best New U.S. Resort Course’ Hwy. 121 Hwy. in Golf Magazine. If you’re an avid golfer, you won’t want to miss Hwy. 13

this course! 14 Hwy. Bazile Mills Wausa Winnetoon Creighton Hunting Hwy. 59 Your hunting experience in Knox County will be unmatched! Niobrara State Park You’ll ﬁnd the ﬁnest whitetail and mule deer hunting in the state of Nebraska. This is coupled with an abundance of other wildlife Tribal Museum & Educational Trail featuring pheasants, turkey, quail, and rabbits. Thousands of Ohiya Casino/Tatanka Golf Resort waterfowl are frequently found at Lewis & Clark Lake each year. Lewis & Clark State Recreational Area

Lodging History Lindy is an unincorporated community located on THE VERDIGRE INN BED & BREAKFAST - the Santee Sioux Reservation in Knox County, in Renovated turn-of-the-century Victorian home in the northeastern part of the stateHistory of Nebraska in aCounty quiet, small-town Events setting. Family atmosphere. MidwesternBazile United Mills wasStates. founded It has ina 1882population after theof first wooden mill 305 3rd Ave., Verdigre, 402-668-2277. 13. in Nebraska was erected just north of town. There wound AUGUST: up being many mills in the area Bazile Mills served. Today 1: Knox County RidersCOMMERCIAL Pre-Fair Horse HOTELShow at Harm - Historic & Tulleys Commercial Event there are only about 30 residents as the townspeople left Center, BloomfieldHotel has seven rooms available seven nights after the mills closed. 7-8: Bridge Days, Niobraraa week. Each room has a private bath. Hot Parks & Recreation 13-16: Knox County breakfastFair, Bloomfield included with each night's stay. Casual THE DEVIL'S NEST - North of the tiny town of 14-16: Ponca Pow Wow,and homeywest of Niobrara,setting - greatwww.poncatribe-ne.org for family gatherings. Lindy in northern Knox County, the terrain drops 28-30: End of SummerLarge, Bash, two-level L&C State deck Recreational and fenced-in Area yard available sharply to form a deep hollow of wooded creeks 29: CCC Cruisin' Dayfor & outdoorGrillfest, Crofton parties! 117 N. Main St., Verdigre, and rolling grassland. Approximately 27,000 acres 29: Kevin J. Murray402-841-2574. Memorial Fishing Tournament, L&C State of hilly, rugged prairie form what both the white man Recreational Area and Native Americans have named the "Devil's 30: Nebraska WalleyeSLINGER Association FARM Tournament, CABINS L&C - Cabins State Recreationalfor your family Nest." It is also rumored that Jesse James used Area escape, spring turkey or fishing. 88017 521 Dr., the area as a hideout. Sightseeing from this area 31-Sept. 1: Wausa LaborVerdigre, Day Celebration402-358-1317. is breathtaking. WILDWOOD ACRES - Two cabins are available Z'S LINDY COUNTRY CLUB - Z's Lindy Country SEPTEMBERat Wildwood Acres Park. Call the Village Office, Club in Lindy is looking to provide amazing food, 12: Girl Scouts Love402-668-2621. State Parks, L&C There State are Recreational also camping Area pads smiles and, of course, COLD BEER! It is always a 15: Verdel's Annual withBroasted electricity. Chicken Supper, 5-7 p.m., Verdel good time at Z's. 53891 890 Way S., Lindy, 402- 373-2440. HILLSIDE SPORTSMAN LODGE - Located OCTOBERalong Highway 14, Verdigre, 402-668-2896. 10: Haymarket Oktoberfest, Crofton Dining 17: All Things Pumpkin Festival, Niobrara 53891 890 Way S., 24: Swedish Smorgasbord, Wausa Z'S LINDY COUNTRY CLUB - Lindy, 402-373-2440. NOVEMBER End of November - December 31: Creighton's SantaLand, Creighton DECEMBER 5: Niobrara's Christmas Festival and Santa Day 5: Verdigre Vánoce (Czech Hometown Christmas) 6: Crofton's Santa Day 14: Christmas in Wausa

Knox County VERDIGRE HERITAGE MUSEUM - Take a trip back in time at the museum and learn how History the Village of Verdigre was built and thrived. Welcome to Private Shannon Country! Shannon Trail invites you to relive the adventureLocated in inscenic Knox Northeast County in Nebraska northeast where Nebraska, in ShoppingHistory Verdigre was established by Bohemian settlers in Verdel got its start at its current site circa 1902, when the the late summer of 1804 Private George Shannon, the youngest COUNTRY CREATIONS - Owner Delores member of the Lewisthe &beautiful Clark Expedition, Verdigris Valley. was lostVerdigre for sixteen was platted days. on Chicago and Northwestern Railroad was extended to that July 12, 1887, by George Quimby. Some of the first Ruzickapoint. started The this name business Verdel is in derived 1972 and from the Spanish word Take part in the geocaching adventure in Knox County by locating has expanded from ceramics to fresh flowers, all 16 hand-carvedestablishments statues in Knox included and Cedar two saloons, counties. a post office "verde," meaning "green." and a hotel or restaurant. Among the first settlers balloons, specialty gifts and vinyl graphics. was "Old Jules" Sandoz, father of the famous author 313 S. Main St., Verdigre, 402-668-7271. Mari Sandoz. The first school was reported to have THE VERDIGRE CAROUSEL THRIFT operated during the year of 1888-89, and in 1889, a SHOP - This is a not-for-profit thrift store. All schoolhouse was put up. of the items are donated, the store is run by volunteers and the money is donated back Celebrations to the community. 314 N. Main St., Verdigre, 402-518-0962. KOLACH DAYS - A festive celebration of Verdigre's Czech heritage was conceived in 1939 GRANNY'S PLACE - For all your quilting and sponsored by the Czech Federation. It became supplies and gifts. 215 Main St., Verdigre, an annual event in the 1950s. Past festivities have 402-358-0311. included a carnival, bands, dancing, kolach- JEDLICKA'S HARDWARE HANK - Family-owned hardware store baking contest, kolach-eating contest, turtle that offers appliances sales and service as well as hardware products. races, kiddie parade, grand parade, flea markets, Also, a wide variety of gifts, toys, and seasonal products. 319 Main St., stage productions, basketball tournament, mud Verdigre, 402-668-2616. volleyball, various shows and demonstrations, tractor pull, Bull-O-Rama, alumni banquet and Dining crowning of the new Kolach King and Queen. It continues as an annual event held in June. COZY CORNER CAFE - Homemade lunch Geocache Map specials offered daily. Stop by for a piece of Parks & Recreation delicious homemade pie! 223 Main St., 402- 668-2313. WILDWOOD ACRES PARK - Located on the southeast edge of Verdigre, this park features a MISTY'S SALOON - Fully-stocked bar, pizza, pub-style menu to order heated swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball with beer garden and occasional polka bands, karaoke and one-man hoops, volleyball courts, bandstand, playground, band entertainment. 309 S. Main St., 402-668-2814. picnic shelter and a large stone fireplace. Softball BOHEMIAN ONE STOP - Mini-mart convenience store, daily lunch and baseball fields are nearby. A camping area is specials, hot sandwiches, packaged liquor, beer cave, gas, diesel, and also available with cabins available to rent. Bring bait. 88199 NE-14, Verdigre, 402-668-7259. your pole and fish in the Verdigris Creek. VERDIGRE BAKERY - Authentic kolaches, homemade rolls, donuts CHALUPNIK PARK - Located on the north end of & bread. 402-668-2233. Verdigre, it features a stage and shelter, memorial to military service men and women, playground REIMAN COFFEE COMPANY - (OPENING SOON!) Kava brewed right and pavilion. Here is where the traditional Doc here in the heart of downtown Verdigre! Locally roasted and brewed Walstrom Memorial Turtle Races happen during coffee, espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, iced coffee, cold brew, tea, spirits, Kolach Days. liquor license, wine, tap beer, drive thru & daily deliveries. 200 Main St.

KnoxKnox CountyCounty NIOBRARA ADVENTURES - A new History campground overlookingShopping the beautiful History VerdigreBROADWAY Valley. MERCANTILE All sites are - fullShop hook furniture, up, home Niobrara, Nebraska, is a small, progressive town electricdecor, vintage 30 & 50 items amp, and water, antiques. and 602 sewer. Broadway, Aslocated you enterin the Wausa far northeastern in Northeastern corner Nebraska's of Knox NoWausa, shower 402-358-1405. house. All Niobrara Adventures KnoxCounty County, at the colorful confluence Swedish of the figures Niobrara welcome and campers will have exclusive access to our youMissouri from the Rivers. Broadway lamp post. Venture off Main private beach area which is a short drive with Street and classic and modern, well-kept homes It is the headquarters of the Ponca Tribe of a parking lot, or short walk from campground. greet you. Incidentally, quality housing - available We have one hikingDining trail that will give you a Nebraska and home of Niobrara State Park. at a remarkably affordable cost - could tempt you to beautifulBILL'S PLACE view of - the Bases Niobrara Loaded Valley! pizza, $30/hamburgers makeNative your Americans home with gave us. the Whether town its you're name, passing which night.& sub We sandwiches also have alongmonthly with and a fully-stockedseasonal bar. throughmeans "runningor here to water." stay, Wausa is just the place to rates.501 E.Call Broadway, 402-841-4190 Wausa, for 402-586-2544. information or have some fun or just relax. Wausa celebrates their reservations.PINKY'S LOUNGE - Sports bar with fast food and Swedish heritage with annual events of: Pork Chop daily lunch specials, 511 E. Broadway, 402-586- Barbeque,Parks Labor Day& RecreationWeekend Celebration, and VERDEL2630. LANDING STATE RECREATION SwedishNIOBRARA Smorgasbord. STATE PARK - Situated at the AREA - While staying at the Niobrara State confluence of the Niobrara and Missouri Rivers ParkBIG with RED hopes MINI to canoe, MART kayak - Daily or fish, lunch there specials on Nebraska’s northeastern border, Niobrara is Mondaya great opportunitythrough Friday with and access carryout nearby pizza. to 407 E. ParksState & Park Recreation offers visitors an opportunity to theBroadway, Missouri 402-586-2859. and Niobrara rivers at nearby ROLLING HILLS GOLFsample COURSE a wide -range Par 36, of 9outdoor hole golf experiences. course with a Verdel Landing and Niobrara Landing. Cabins, camping from RV’s to tents, picnicking, SearchMAIN STREEThttps://maps.outdoornebraska.gov/ GROCERY - Daily take-out specials putting green, chipping green, driving range, rental clubs, rental carts, pull from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 600 E. Broadway. carts, locker room, showers,swimming snack pool, bar, horseback bar, Nebraska trail Golf rides Association led by MRRecreationGuide/ to show public access member, pro shop. 87414wranglers, 544th hiking Ave., Wausa,the 14 miles 402-586-2507 of trails, fishing, sites for fishing, hunting, boating, camping, historic landmarks or communing with Mother andWAUSA more on LOCKERS the Missouri - River.516 E.This Broadway, site also Open WAUSA MUNICIPALNature PARK are - Enjoy all available all 28 acres at this of thisexceptional park. It features state servesMonday as a- Friday,navigation 8 a.m. guide. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 volleyball courts, freepark. campsites, A large playground, variety of wildlife arboretum, call the tennis Niobrara courts, a.m. to noon. 402-586-2882. and swimming. State Park home where they roam freely OHIYA CASINO & RESORT - www.ohiyacasino.com. Ohiya Casino & WAUSA MUNICIPALthrough SWIMMING the cabinPOOL and - Located tent camping in the Wausa areas. City Resort is located Heritagejust a few minutes east of Niobrara on scenic Highway Park. The song of the Whippoorwill blends with the 12 in Northeast Nebraska. Owned and operated by the Santee Sioux call of the coyote in the nighttime serenade. Nation,Wausa's the Annualcasino has Swedish the distinction Smorgasbord of being is Nebraska’s held first casino. Northeast Nebraska is PRIVATE GEORGENature’s SHANNON bounty TRAIL is readily - visible during a drive every year in October. The event features Swedish considered Private George Shannon Country. It was here in the late along the park’s seven miles of roads. Saturday TATANKAdances and GOLF a huge CLUB assortment - www.tatankagolfclub.com. of Swedish food. Tatanka was ranked summer of 1804 when Private Shannon, the youngest member of the evenings, Memorial Day through Labor Day, “TopCome, Golf celebrate Course in with Nebraska" us! in 2016. This beautiful course features Corps of Discovery, was lost for 16 days. The adventure of Geocaching Niobrara State Park offers Buffalo Cookouts. bold movements of rolling hills and ridges with views that stretch for more the unique trail of chainsaw carvings in memory of Private Shannon Playground equipment for the youngsters is than 30-40 miles. A must-see course. While playing, learn the history and throughout Knox County awaits you! available. Tent camping area extends along culture of the Sioux Nation as each hole at Tatanka has a cultural story three miles of extreme hilly, winding, on-way incorporated in the design. Learn about the Peace Pipe at No. 1 or the road with grills and ground-level fire rings legend of the white buffalo at No. 18. Enjoy the spectacular views at No. provided. 89261 522 Ave., Niobrara, NE 68760, 3, as you can see the Missouri River, South Dakota, and three counties. 402-857-3373 Summer office hours: daily, 8 Other tee boxes that have spectacular views are No.'s 5 & 16. a.m. - 6 p.m. Off-season hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - Noon & 12:30 - 4:30. Park permit NIOBRARA VALLEY GOLF COURSE - Par 32, 9-hole golf course required. Fees for some activities. over 2,791 yards. Putting green, chipping green, driving range, rental clubs, rental carts, pull carts, snack bar, meeting room, Nebraska Golf Association member, 701 Elm Street, Niobrara, 402-857-3711.

KnoxKnox CountyCounty MURDOSTHE MORMON ATEN M RESORTONUMENT - Located - In 1846 on the Newell Knight, his family and a company Nebraska Bank of the Missouri River, with riverside Museums & More viewsof Mormons of Gavin's left Illinois Point to Dam, make Yankton a home and in the Shopping Missourithe Rocky River. Mountains. We serve Due fish,to hardships, seafood, the steaks, PMAINONCA STREET TRIBAL TREASURERSMUSEUM & EDUCATIONAL - A non-profit burgers,group could chicken, not go salads on and and they desserts! built a fort 55421 TthriftRAIL store - www.poncatribe-ne.org/culture/tribal-operated by volunteers and stocked by Highwayof log cabins 121, Crofton, by the 402-388-4455.Niobrara River. They museumgenerous. The people's Ponca donations. Museum and Profits Library benefit houses the became ill and died in 1908. The Mormon artifacts,Crofton area. historical 111 West archives, Main St., a Tribal Crofton, Library, 402- Monument serves as a remembrance of this a388-4545. Community Learning Center, and Culture event. It is locatedLodging 1 mile west and ½ mile DepartmentJEANNE'S offices. ANTIQUES The site - alsoA family features owned a Ponca and HISTORICsouth of Niobrara. ARGO HOTEL - The Historic Argo Hotel operatedEducational business forTrail, over which 50 includes years. Located an earth 1 is a beautifully restored hotel, built in 1912 and is mile eastlodge, of Crofton buffalo onoutlook, Highway outdoor 12. classroom,Stop on by listedLEWIS in the & CLARK National T RAILRegister - On of SeptemberHistoric Places. and reclaimeducational some history. signs 55296 and nativeHwy. 12, plants. Crofton, A It4, is Lewislocated and in CroftonClark camped near Lewis just andabove Clark the Lake 402-388-4631.bronze statue of Chief Standing Bear is onmouth the Missouri of the Niobrara River, along River. Scenic The Lewis Highway and 12 - displayed near the pow-wow grounds as akaClark - the Campsite Outlaw Trail. can Itbe serves viewed the from area inside as a bed & well. TheDining museum and trail are located breakfastthe Niobrara and eventState center.Park 211 W. Kansas, Crofton, 1 mile west of Niobrara on Highway 12 402-388-2400 WIEBELHAUS(follow the RECREATION/CENTENNIAL signs across from the entrance - www.shannontrail.com. History comes alive through Featuring a family atmosphere, SHANNON TRAIL LANES (bowling)to Niobrara - State Park). LEWISthe Private & CLARK George LODGE Shannon MOTEL Trail. Private - The Shannon motel was the youngest a full menu, four-lane bowling center, a fully-stocked providesmember quick,of the easyLewis accessand Clark on Expedition Highway 121,who was separated from bar,MNI twoSOSE sand WICOTE volleyball PARK courts, - Located horseshoe in the center pits, Highwayhis party 12, for or 16 Highway days in 811804. to LewisIt was andduring Clark that time that Shannon catering,of Santee and and party includes room. www.wiebelhausrecreation. a 40-acre park along the Lakewas onexploring the Missouri Northeast River. Nebraska. This is a Takedestination a day or two to find the 13 com,Missouri 402-388-4640. River with fishing access, camping and area for camping, boating and fishing, as well as a boat basin. There are walking paths along the Shannon statues in Northeast Nebraska. Experience the adventure of SPORTS STOP BAR & GRILL - 1108 W. 2nd St., deerGeocaching and pheasant Private hunting. Shannon’s NE-121 Trail & at Harold www.geocaching.com. St., river, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, picnic area Crofton, 402-388-2630. Crofton,and basketball 402-388-4418. courts. Come, join them for the CJ'Sannual AT tribalTHE powwowLAKE - Bait, at the tackle, end of beer, June. pop, ice, LEWISNIOBRARA & CLARK MUSEUM STATE -RECREATION Take a walk through AREA - “Memories of the Old snacks, gas, booze, hunting and fishing licenses, www.outdoornebraska.gov/lewisandclark.Niobrara” as you view displays of days gone Located by. The town of Niobrara andMAIDEN a GREAT’S LEAP place - Rock to EAT! formation Daily that and enhances nightly abouthas 7moved miles northtwice of and Crofton sits inon itsNebraska third location. Highway Open Memorial Day to specials.the legendary Live music tale of on an the Indian deck maiden outside who under was the in 121,Labor stretches Day - Saturdayfor nearly from35 miles 10 a.m. with until90 miles 3 p.m., of Sunday from 1 p.m. starslove most with weekends one brave, from but May betrothed through to September. another by shoreline.until 3 p.m. Excellent Other campingtimes by facilitiesappointment. are available 54882her father. 897th In Rd.,despair, Crofton, she rode 402-388-4267, one of her father’s www. in the Weigand-Burbach Recreation Area. In cjatthelake.com.finest horses off this rock cliff, located east of addition to summertime fun on the lake, wintertime Niobrara along Highway 12. activities include ice fishing, snowmobiling, skating, DAM FISH SHACK - Food stand/bar & grill serving sledding and cross-country skiing. a SAGE wide varietyBROTHERS of fish M EMORIAL baskets. This - The seasonal, sinking of outdoor-themedthe destroyer USS restaurant Frank E.is fullEvans of life during with a Vietnam music- filledWar atmosphere exercises is andone funof the things lesser-known for the kiddos military to dotragedies while you in dine. U.S. 55310history. Hwy. Seventy-four 121, Crofton, men 402- died 388-4140.in the South China Sea on June 3, 1969. Among LEWISthose &killed CLARK were MINIthe Sage MART brothers - Locally-owned - Gary, 22; convenienceGregory, 21; storeand Kelly, offering 19 - who fuel, were snacks, the sons bait, of beverages,Ernest and movies, Eunice beer, Sage liquor. of Niobrara, Subway restaurantNebraska. canA monument be found was inside erected as well. in memory 89001 of Hwy. the 121,Sage Crofton,brothers 402-388-4181. in 2009. KnoxKnox CountyCounty SPORTSMEN’S BAR & TWO RIVERS HOTEL - Friday night fish fry and Saturday night prime CROFTON MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL - History Comerib special. to Crofton Check and us let out the on kids Facebook swim, burn at off Unique Shopping Sportsmen’s Bar & Two Rivers Hotel, 25412 Rich in cultural history, prehistoric remains of the energy and cool off under the watchful eye of the Park Ave., Niobrara 402-857-3340. firstB humanILLY M inhabitantsAY’S - Repurposed in the Crofton local and craftsmen Knox Crofton Lifeguards. Countyand areaartists' have items. been Located found dating at 2549 back Park to 1010Ave, - Located right off of B.C.Niobrara, Modern NE, day 402-857-3433. records show that there was BLUE MOON RESORT the Missouri River in between Niobrara and trade between trappers and the Ponca Indians CROFTON COURTS ARBORETUM - Featuring Verdel, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and in 1789.ELSIE In H1804,ANNAH Lewis B OUTIQUE& Clark took - fiveA boutique days to an Arbor Walkway and a memorial rose garden in drinks. 89702 Rayder Swanson Rd, 402-299- traversewhere the you part can of findthe Missourithe inspiration River thatyou liesneed just to the Northside Park. Here you will find an Avenue 3226. northredesign of Crofton. your Inwardrobe 1846, overland and live yourtravelers, best life!the of Flags, and more than 59 species of trees and Mormons,Located wintered in lobby near of Moody Crofton Motor along Company, the Missouri 251 shrubs. Located in Crofton along Highway 12. - Family-owned convenience River.Spruce The Ave.,passage www.elsiehannah.com of the Kansas-Nebraska. Act TRADING POST store with awesome food and homemade in 1865 created the territory of Nebraska and bakedTHE PULLEY goods! MUSEUM We also sell- This alcohol, unique lottery,museum is openedPEASE the doors’S G ENERALfor settlement. STORE Today - the Boutique Crofton huntinga collection permits, of barn groceries, pulleys, toys hay and trolleys, more. and 248 other areaoffering provides locally-crafted outdoor enthusiasts items, unique a plethora boutique of Walnuthay equipment St., Niobrara, dating 402-857-3460. from 1850-1950. For more recreationalitems created activities. for a special purpose; seasonal, information about the Pulley Museum or for a tour, hardware, and hunting supplies stock Pease’s contact Doug DeShazer at 402-510-8845. store as well. 25410 Park Ave., Niobrara, 402- Hunting & Fishing 857-3475.Parks & Recreation SCHIFERL'S WJ RANCH & RIDING ARENA - It is CROFTON LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE - The SWANSON HUNTING ACRES - Bird hunters course is located on a bluff overlooking the our passion to promote horsemanship to those who wishwill find to have pheasants, a better cukar, partnership partridge with and their quail horse panoramic Lewis Dining & Clark Lake in Northeast for a great hunting experience. 402-857-3794 Nebraska. Opened in 1989, the 9-hole regulation and to host wholesome events that families can OHIYA CASINO RESTAURANT - Experience enjoy, such as our yearly Cowboy Concert event publicthe course ultimate offers taste 2,925 sensations yards whenof golf you with sample a par 36. The course rating is a 34.7 with a slope rating of inH UNTINGSeptember SHACK and our O annualUTFITTERS, Cowboy LLC Christmas - Hunting, Missouri River our mouthwatering food from our variety of in November. We hold horsemanship clinics and 115.dining Crofton, options! 402-388-4552, We offer [email protected] large buffet with so. fishing, canoe and kayak rentals. Tim Woodrow, owner, 51248 896 workshops,Rd, Niobrara, along 402-299-3283 with hosting or eventscell 402-302-9095 for families LEWISmany & deliciousCLARK VISITORchoices you CENTER will want - Locatedto try them at such as concert events and group tours. We believe the all!top ofTake Calumet a moment Bluff. to Here stop you at ourcan snack check cafe out GodWHITETAIL may have RIVER created LODGE the horseDEER to& TbringURKEY people HUNTS - Come hunt the the viewson our of gaming Lewis & floor Clark to Lake, taste Gavins one of Pointour many Dam together and we hope that we can help do that here andscrumptious the Missouri treats,River. plusOpen ICE Monday CREAM! - Friday, Then, 8 river country of Northeast Nebraska, atamongst the WJ! the 55659 rolling 892 hills Rd., and Fordyce, scenic Nebraska, 402- a.m.treat - 4:30 yourself p.m. Open to a weekends: trip to our May, fine September, restaurant, 357-2102. https://schiferlswjranch.com OctoberLegends, from to8 a.m.sample - 4:30 one p.m., of our 402-667-2546. many fantastic views. Our Nebraska deer and turkey menu items! Hwy. 12, 402-857-3860. hunts are exciting and affordable. LEWIS & CLARK STATE RECREATION AREA - Nebraska is often the overlooked www.outdoornebraska.gov/lewisandclark. Located CROFTON'S HAYMARKET - On Crofton's Main COUNTRY CAFE - From Farm-to-Fork, stateStreet, for the trophy historic whitetails Schwartz and Market building about 7 miles north of Crofton on Nebraska Highway Merriam turkeys. Hunting packages 121,homemade stretches forgoodness nearly 35 is evidentmiles with in every 90 miles meal. of (previously Fritz Bar) has been transformed into Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at available,event space includes and a food Crofton and lodging historical center. An shoreline. Excellent camping facilities are available at the Whitetail River Lodge. Semi- in thedifferent Weigand-Burbach times throughout Recreation the day. WeArea. have In extension to the Lewis & Clark Pulley Museum daily lunch specials Monday through Friday, guided.and Catering, Niobrara, this NE, space 402-857-3564. is ideal for special events, addition to summertime fun on the lake, wintertime www.whitetailriverlodge.com. activitiesstarting include at 11 ice a.m. fishing, until snowmobiling, gone. Soft-serve skating, ice bridal showers, holiday parties and community sledding,cream andis available. cross-country 89141 skiing. Hwy. 14, Niobrara, gatherings. Contact Doug & Juliet DeShazer for 402-857-3544. more information, 402-510-8845. KnoxKnox County County CREIGHTON GOLF COURSE - 9-hole golf course including Country Club and Bar, 87190 Hwy. 13, HistoryLodging 402-358-3565. Fortunate beyond its understanding, our community SANTALAND - SantaLand is a holiday light display has bothTWO a Historical RIVERS Society SALOON and H HistoricalOTEL - 402-857- Center located within Bruce Park in Creighton. VisitorsLEWIS can & CLARK LAKE to help3340 commemorate 25411 Park Ave, Creighton's Niobrara history and drive through the display and stop to visitLocated Santa about 7 miles north of educate others on its past and beginning. The in the fully-animated workshop and gingerbreadCrofton on Nebraska Highway CreightonHILLTOP Historical LODGE Center MOTEL was formed- 402-857-3611, in 1992 house. Everything at SantaLand is FREE!121, Lewis & Clark Lake to support2531 the Walnut historical St. (Hwy. preservation 12), Niobrara of the area, stretches for nearly 35 miles promote public utilization and appreciation of with 90 miles of shoreline. Shopping Excellent camping facilities historical buildings - 402-857-3794, in the area and 89054 to further 519 Ave., the SWANSON HUNTING LODGE A SPECIAL PLACE - A special interestare store available that in the Lewis & Niobrara economic and social well being of Creighton and the surrounding area. offers very unique products, decoratingClark ideas, State Recreation Area. clothing, purses, floral arrangements, cardsIn addition for all to summertime - B&B, 402-857-3564, 89140 NE-14, WHITETAIL RIVER LODGE Events occasions, unique gift ideas, just to namefun ona few. the lake, wintertime Niobrara 710 Main St., 402-358-3888. Berry Pepper Days are held the third weekend in activities include ice fishing, snowmobiling, skating, sledding and cross-country skiing. MAH-KO-CHAY CABINSJune and - are402-857-3597, a big hit in Knox 89115 County! 525 Ave, Although Niobrara the MANION'S DRUG STORE - Small town drugstore celebration only lasts a weekend, Berry Peppers with boutique and specialty gifts for the whole are - 402-490-9678,available throughout 2527 Woodbinethe summer! St., The Niobrara frozen family.MISSOURI 719 Main RIVER St., 402-358-3535. KINSMEN LODGE The Niobrara and Missouri River converge near Niobrara, treats can be found at the swimming pool, Gragert's If thrift shopping RENATE'SNebraska. THRIFT SHOP - NIOBRARA TRADINGGrocery POST Store, LODGE C-Mart - or402-841-1616, 59 Express! 248 Walnut excites you, then Renate's is a place you need to St., Niobrara visit! 607 Main St., 402-358-3638. NIOBRARA RIVER JANETThe Niobrara FRANK'S River QUILTS empties & into EMBROIDERY the Missouri - River between the Parks & Recreation - 402-857-3373, NIOBRARA STATE PARK CABINS AND CAMPING Longarmvillage of quilting, Niobrara quilt and piecing, Niobrara embroidery, State Park in heat Knox County. 89261 522 Ave. (HwyBRUCE 12), PARKNiobrara - Bruce Park features tennis and transfer apparel, promotional products, quilt volleyball courts, baseball and softball fields. classes, barn quilts, etched glassware, seasonal OHIYA CASINO HOTELLocated - in 53142 Creighton, Hwy. the12, BruceNiobrara, Park 402-857-3860. is home of the wreaths. 802 Bryant Ave., 402-358-5277. famous SantaLand and Mrs. Claus' Gingerbread REFIND VINTAGE SOUL - Repurposed creations. House where visitors from all over Northeast 814 Main St., 402-929-3522. Nebraska can see Santa's motorized elves hard at work. Children can even visit with Santa himself and enjoy refreshments. Dining & More SUBWAYAshfall - Fossil1008 Main Beds Street, in 402-358-3281. CREIGHTON MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL - northeastern Nebraska Features a heated pool with wading pool, slide 59are EXPRESS rare fossil CONVENIENCE sites of the STORE - Daily and bathhouse. Don't forget to get a yummy frozen lunchtype specials called and lagerstätten carryout pizza, 409 Main Street, "Berry Pepper" to cool you off. 402-358-5699.that, due to extraordinary BRUCE PARK ARBORETUM - Located by the C-MARTlocal conditions, CONVENIENCE capture STORE - Daily lunch Creighton City Park you will find a lush, green specialsa moment and carryout in time, pizza, an 910 Main Street, 402- oasis. It's a perfect spot to relax. There are more 358-3711.ecological "snapshot" in than 200 species of woody plants and multiple a range of well-preserved flower gardens. BULLDOG'Sfossilized organisms. SPORTS Located LOUNGE at 86930 - 812 517th Main Ave.,St., Royal, Nebraska. 402-358-3200.402-893-2000, https://ashfall.unl.edu/ Knox County

History Parks & Recreation Bloomfield's strength lies in the people who BLOOMFIELD COMMUNITY MUSEUM - View the rich history of the have made productivity and quality workmanship Bloomfield community at this local museum managed by the Bloomfield trademarks of this area. Bloomfield is a haven for Historical Society. those who prefer small-town life over city living. BLOOMFIELD VETERAN'S MEMORIAL - The community presents opportunities for those Visit the War Memorial of Bloomfield veterans who want to develop a business. There aren't many who have or are serving our country in the places left where you can work during the day and armed forces. Featuring a life-size bronze go fishing and boating in the evening. If you want to statue of a soldier kneeling in front of a mix some fun into your day, Bloomfield is the place battlefield cross, granite stones with 1,450 for you. Bloomfield, population 1,126 (2000 census), Bloomfield Veterans' names engraved, is located in the northeast corner of Nebraska, 20 shelter house with picnic tables and five miles from South Dakota and 65 miles from Iowa. benches representing each branch of service. This memorial is located Bloomfield serves as a major business center in Knox along Highway 84 and built by donations and operated by the city of County. The community's business sector serves an Bloomfield. agricultural and related services area of more than The park is located in the south central 6,000 people. Businesses draw from a 30-plus mile BLOOMFIELD CITY PARK - part of Bloomfield. It has picnic shelters, horseshoe pits, basketball trade area. Events in Bloomfield: Appreciation Dayz, hoops and restrooms. A new nature park is located near the city park Knox County Fair and many events take place at the with 7 camping pads available. These camping pads have electricity, Harm & Tulley's Event Center. water, sewer and WIFI. Dining & More BLOOMFIELD MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL - Features a heated THE HIVE - Quaint little coffee shop with daily lunch pool with slide and basketball hoop. There is also a picnic shelter specials. Wine and craft beers are also available. nearby. 112 E. Main St., 402-373-4746. ROBIN SCHULZ MEMORIAL PARK - The park is located in the north THE LEMON DROP BOUTIQUE - A fun boutique part of Bloomfield. It features softball fields, bleachers, restrooms and shopping adventure, 112 E. Main St., 402-841- a concession stand. 4691. HARM & TULLEY'S EVENT CENTER - We are BOTTOM'S UP BAR - 119 N. Broadway, 402-373- a great place to host events such as auctions & 4144. sales, livestock shows, clinics, youth demo days, BROADWAY BILLIE'S BOTTLE SHOP - Wine, graduation parties, equine events and much more. beer & spirits store. Sandwiches & snacks. 124 S. We offer use of the concession stand and restrooms Broadway, 402-373-4706. on site. Call Jolene at 402-640-0445 or contact us through Facebook today to reserve the date of your BLOOMFIELD BAKERY - Fresh rolls, bread, next event! homemade packaged noodles and noon lunch available. Pull up a stool at the counter for the Lodging/Camping best, old-fashioned milk shakes. 104 N. Broadway, 407 Main St., 402-373-2441. 402-373-2343. SPRINGS MOTEL - KNOX COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - 612½ Main St., 402-373-4615. Burgers, pizza and daily lunch CURT'S LANES - Seven camping pads available with specials, bowling lanes. 112 W. Grant St., 402- BLOOMFIELD CITY PARK - electricity, water, sewer and WIFI. 402-373-4396. 373-4900. Knox County CREIGHTONKnox GOLF COURSE County - 9-hole golf course including Country Club and Bar, 87190 Hwy. 13,

HistoryLodging 402-358-3565. SANTALAND - SantaLand is a holiday light display FortunateTWO beyond RIVERS its understanding, SALOON HOTEL our community - 402-857- located within Bruce Park in Creighton. Visitors can has both3340 a Historical 25411 Park Society Ave, andNiobrara Historical Center drive through the display and stop to visitLEWIS Santa & CLARK LAKE to help commemorate Creighton's history and in the fully-animated workshop and gingerbreadLocated about 7 miles north of educateHILLTOP others L onODGE its past MOTEL and beginning.- 402-857-3611, The house. Everything at SantaLand is FREE!Crofton on Nebraska Highway Creighton2531 Historical Walnut St. Center (Hwy. was12), Niobrara formed in 1992 121, Lewis & Clark Lake to support the historical preservation of the area, stretches for nearly 35 miles promote public utilization and appreciation of Shopping with 90 miles of shoreline. SWANSON HUNTINGhistorical LODGE buildings - 402-857-3794, in the area and 89054 to further 519 Ave., the A SPECIAL PLACE - A special interestExcellent store that camping facilities Niobrara economic and social well being of Creighton and offers very unique products, decoratingare available ideas, in the Lewis & the surrounding area. clothing, purses, floral arrangements, cardsClark for State all Recreation Area. WHITETAIL RIVER LODGE - B&B, 402-857-3564, 89140 NE-14, occasions, unique gift ideas, just to nameIn addition a few. to summertime Niobrara Events 710 Main St., 402-358-3888. fun on the lake, wintertime activities include ice fishing, MAH-KO-CHAY CABINSBerry Pepper - 402-857-3597, Days are held 89115 the 525 third Ave, weekend Niobrara in MANION'S DRUG STORE - Small town drugstore June and are a big hit in Knox County! Although the withsnowmobiling, boutique and skating, specialty sledding gifts and for cross-country the whole skiing. celebration only lasts a weekend, Berry Peppers family. 719 Main St., 402-358-3535. KINSMEN LODGE - 402-490-9678, 2527 Woodbine St., Niobrara MISSOURI RIVER are available throughout the summer! The frozen RENATE'S THRIFT SHOP - If thrift shopping treats can be found at the swimming pool, Gragert's The Niobrara and Missouri River converge near Niobrara, NIOBRARA TRADING POST LODGE - 402-841-1616, 248 Walnut excitesNebraska. you, then Renate's is a place you need to St., Niobrara Grocery Store, C-Mart or 59 Express! visit! 607 Main St., 402-358-3638. JANETNIOBRARA FRANK'S RIVER QUILTS & EMBROIDERY - NIOBRARA STATE PARKParks CABINS & AND Recreation CAMPING - 402-857-3373, LongarmThe Niobrara quilting, River quilt empties piecing, into embroidery, the Missouri heat River between the 89261 522 Ave. (Hwy 12), Niobrara transfervillage of apparel, Niobrara promotionaland Niobrara products,State Park quiltin Knox County. BRUCE PARK - Bruce Park features tennis and classes, barn quilts, etched glassware, seasonal OHIYA CASINO HOTELvolleyball - 53142 courts, Hwy. baseball 12, Niobrara, and softball402-857-3860. fields. wreaths. 802 Bryant Ave., 402-358-5277. Located in Creighton, the Bruce Park is home of the famous SantaLand and Mrs. Claus' Gingerbread REFIND VINTAGE SOUL - Repurposed creations. House where visitors from all over Northeast 814 Main St., 402-929-3522. Nebraska can see Santa's motorized elves hard at work. Children can even visit with Santa himself Dining & More and enjoy refreshments. SUBWAY - 1008 Main Street, 402-358-3281. Ashfall Fossil Beds in CREIGHTON MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL - 59northeastern EXPRESS CONVENIENCE Nebraska STORE - Daily Features a heated pool with wading pool, slide lunchare specialsrare fossil and sites carryout of the pizza, 409 Main Street, and bathhouse. Don't forget to get a yummy frozen 402-358-5699.type called lagerstätten "Berry Pepper" to cool you off. that, due to extraordinary C-MART CONVENIENCE STORE - Daily lunch BRUCE PARK ARBORETUM - Located by the specialslocal conditions,and carryout capture pizza, 910 Main Street, 402- Creighton City Park you will find a lush, green 358-3711.a moment in time, an oasis. It's a perfect spot to relax. There are more ecological "snapshot" in than 200 species of woody plants and multiple BULLDOG'Sa range of well-preservedSPORTS LOUNGE - 812 Main St., flower gardens. 402-358-3200.fossilized organisms. Located at 86930 517th Ave., Royal, Nebraska. 402-893-2000, https://ashfall.unl.edu/ KnoxKnox CountyCounty SPORTSMEN’S BAR & TWO RIVERS HOTEL CROFTON- Friday night MUNICIPAL fish fry and Saturday SWIMMING night prime POOL - UniqueHistory Shopping Comerib special. to Crofton Check and us let out the on kids Facebook swim, burn at off energySportsmen’s and cool Bar off & underTwo Rivers the watchful Hotel, 25412eye of the Rich in cultural history, prehistoric remains of the BILLY MAY’S - Repurposed local craftsmen CroftonPark Ave., Lifeguards. Niobrara 402-857-3340. firstand human artists' inhabitants items. Located in the atCrofton 2549 andPark KnoxAve, County area have been found dating back to 1010 Niobrara, NE, 402-857-3433. - Located right off of B.C. Modern day records show that there was BLUE MOON RESORT theCROFTON Missouri COURTS River in betweenARBORETUM Niobrara - Featuring and trade between trappers and the Ponca Indians ELSIE HANNAH BOUTIQUE - A boutique Verdel,an Arbor serves Walkway breakfast, and a memorial lunch, dinner rose garden and in in 1789. In 1804, Lewis & Clark took five days to where you can find the inspiration you need to drinks.the Northside 89702 RayderPark. Here Swanson you will Rd, find 402-299- an Avenue traverse the part of the Missouri River that lies just redesign your wardrobe and live your best life! 3226.of Flags, and more than 59 species of trees and northLocated of Crofton. in lobby In of1846, Moody overland Motor Company, travelers, 251the shrubs. Located in Crofton along Highway 12. Mormons, wintered near Crofton along the Missouri Spruce Ave., www.elsiehannah.com. - Family-owned convenience River. The passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act TRADING POST store with awesome food and homemade in 1865 created the territory of Nebraska and THE PULLEY MUSEUM - This unique museum is PEASE’S GENERAL STORE - Boutique baked goods! We also sell alcohol, lottery, opened the doors for settlement. Today the Crofton a collection of barn pulleys, hay trolleys, and other offering locally-crafted items, unique boutique hunting permits, groceries, toys and more. 248 area provides outdoor enthusiasts a plethora of hay equipment dating from 1850-1950. For more items created for a special purpose; seasonal, Walnut St., Niobrara, 402-857-3460. recreational activities. information about the Pulley Museum or for a tour, hardware, and hunting supplies stock Pease’s contact Doug DeShazer at 402-510-8845. store as well. 25410 Park Ave., Niobrara, 402- 857-3475.Parks & Recreation Hunting & Fishing SCHIFERL'S WJ RANCH & RIDING ARENA - It is CROFTON LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE - The ourSWANSON passion to H promoteUNTING horsemanship ACRES - Bird to hunters those who course is locatedDining on a bluff overlooking the wishwill findto have pheasants, a better cukar, partnership partridge with and their quail horse panoramic Lewis & Clark Lake in Northeast andfor a to great host hunting wholesome experience. events 402-857-3794that families can Nebraska.OHIYA COpenedASINO inR ESTAURANT1989, the 9-hole - Experience regulation enjoy, such as our yearly Cowboy Concert event publicthe courseultimate offers taste 2,925 sensations yards when of golf you with sample a par in September and our annual Cowboy Christmas 36. ourThe mouthwateringcourse rating is a food 34.7 fromwith a ourslope variety rating ofof inH UNTINGNovember. 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KnoxKnox CountyCounty NIOBRARA ADVENTURES - A new campground overlookingShopping the beautiful History Verdigre Valley. All sites are full hook up, History BROADWAY MERCANTILE - Shop furniture, home Niobrara, Nebraska, is a small, progressive town electric 30 & 50 amp, water, and sewer. As you enter Wausa in Northeastern Nebraska's decor, vintage items and antiques. 602 Broadway, located in the far northeastern corner of Knox No shower house. All Niobrara Adventures Knox County, colorful Swedish figures welcome campersWausa, will402-358-1405. have exclusive access to our County at the confluence of the Niobrara and you from the Broadway lamp post. Venture off Main private beach area which is a short drive with StreetMissouri and Rivers. classic and modern, well-kept homes a parking lot, or short walk from campground. greetIt is you. the headquartersIncidentally, quality of the housing Ponca - availableTribe of We have one hikingDining trail that will give you a Nebraska and home of Niobrara State Park. at a remarkably affordable cost - could tempt you to beautifulBILL'S viewPLACE of - the Bases Niobrara Loaded Valley! pizza, $30/hamburgers makeNative your Americans home with gave us. the Whether town its you're name, passing which night.& sub We sandwiches also have monthlyalong with and a fully-stockedseasonal bar. throughmeans "runningor here to water." stay, Wausa is just the place to rates.501 CallE. Broadway, 402-841-4190 Wausa, for 402-586-2544. information or have some fun or just relax. Wausa celebrates their reservations. Swedish heritage with annual events of: Pork Chop PINKY'S LOUNGE - Sports bar with fast food and Barbeque,Parks Labor Day& WeekendRecreation Celebration, and VERDELdaily lunch LANDING specials, STATE 511 E.R ECREATIONBroadway, 402-586- Swedish Smorgasbord. 2630. - While staying at the Niobrara State NIOBRARA STATE PARK - Situated at the AREA confluence of the Niobrara and Missouri Rivers ParkBIG with RED hopes MINI to canoe, MART kayak - Daily or fish, lunch there specials Parkson Nebraska’s & Recreation northeastern border, Niobrara is Mondaya great opportunity through Friday with and access carryout nearby pizza. to 407 E. State Park offers visitors an opportunity to theBroadway, Missouri 402-586-2859. and Niobrara rivers at nearby ROLLING HILLS GOLFsample COURSE a wide - rangePar 36, of 9 outdoor hole golf experiences. course with a Verdel Landing and Niobrara Landing. putting green, chippingCabins, green, campingdriving range, from rental RV’s toclubs, tents, rental picnicking, carts, pull SearchMAIN STREEThttps://maps.outdoornebraska.gov/ GROCERY - Daily take-out specials carts, locker room, showers,swimming snack pool, bar, horseback bar, Nebraska trail Golf rides Association led by MRRecreationGuide/from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 to showp.m., 600public E. access Broadway. member, pro shop. 87414wranglers, 544th hiking Ave., Wausa,the 14 miles 402-586-2507 of trails, fishing, sites for fishing, hunting, boating, camping, historic landmarks or communing with Mother and more on the Missouri River. This site also WAUSA MUNICIPAL PARK - Enjoy all 28 acres of this park. It features servesWAUSA as a LOCKERSnavigation guide. - 516 E. Broadway, Open volleyball courts, freeNature campsites, are all playground, available at arboretum, this exceptional tennis courts,state Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 and swimming. park. A large variety of wildlife call the Niobrara a.m. to noon. 402-586-2882. State Park home where they roam freely OHIYA CASINO & RESORT - www.ohiyacasino.com. Ohiya Casino & WAUSA MUNICIPALthrough SWIMMING the cabinPOOL and- Located tent campingin the Wausa areas. City Resort is located just a few minutes east of Niobrara on scenic Highway Park. The song of the Whippoorwill blends with the 12 in Northeast Nebraska.Heritage Owned and operated by the Santee Sioux Nation,Wausa's the casinoAnnual has Swedish the distinction Smorgasbord of being is Nebraska’s held first casino. PRIVATE GEORGEcall SHANNON of the coyote TRAIL in the - Northeast nighttime Nebraska serenade. is considered Private GeorgeNature’s Shannon bounty isCountry. readily visibleIt was hereduring in athe drive late every year in October. The event features Swedish along the park’s seven miles of roads. Saturday TATANKAdances and GOLF a huge CLUB assortment - www.tatankagolfclub.com. of Swedish food. Tatanka was ranked summer of 1804 when Private Shannon, the youngest member of the “Top Golf Course in Nebraska" in 2016. This beautiful course features Corps of Discovery, wasevenings, lost for 16 Memorial days. The Day adventure through of Labor Geocaching Day, Come, celebrate with us! Niobrara State Park offers Buffalo Cookouts. bold movements of rolling hills and ridges with views that stretch for more the unique trail of chainsaw carvings in memory of Private Shannon than 30-40 miles. A must-see course. While playing, learn the history and throughout Knox CountyPlayground awaits you! equipment for the youngsters is available. Tent camping area extends along culture of the Sioux Nation as each hole at Tatanka has a cultural story three miles of extreme hilly, winding, on-way incorporated in the design. Learn about the Peace Pipe at No. 1 or the road with grills and ground-level fire rings legend of the white buffalo at No. 18. Enjoy the spectacular views at No. provided. 89261 522 Ave., Niobrara, NE 68760, 3, as you can see the Missouri River, South Dakota, and three counties. 402-857-3373 Summer office hours: daily, 8 Other tee boxes that have spectacular views are No.'s 5 & 16. a.m. - 6 p.m. Off-season hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - Noon & 12:30 - 4:30. Park permit NIOBRARA VALLEY GOLF COURSE - Par 32, 9-hole golf course required. Fees for some activities. over 2,791 yards. Putting green, chipping green, driving range, rental clubs, rental carts, pull carts, snack bar, meeting room, Nebraska Golf Association member, 701 Elm Street, Niobrara, 402-857-3711.

Knox County VERDIGRE HERITAGE MUSEUM - Take a trip back in time at the museum and learn how History the Village of Verdigre was built and thrived. Welcome to PrivateLocated Shannon in KnoxCountry! County Shannon in northeast Trail invites Nebraska, you ShoppingHistory to relive the adventureVerdigre in wasscenic established Northeast by Nebraska Bohemian where settlers in in Verdel got its start at its current site circa 1902, when the the late summer ofthe 1804 beautiful Private Verdigris George Valley. Shannon, Verdigre the was youngest platted on COUNTRYChicago CREATIONS and Northwestern - Owner Railroad Delores was extended to that member of the LewisJuly & 12, Clark 1887, Expedition, by George was Quimby. lost for Some sixteen of days. the first Ruzickapoint. started The this name business Verdel is in derived 1972 and from the Spanish word Take part in the geocachingestablishments adventure included in Knox two saloons,County by a locatingpost office has expanded"verde," from meaning ceramics "green." to fresh flowers, all 16 hand-carvedand statues a hotel in orKnox restaurant. and Cedar Among counties. the first settlers balloons, specialty gifts and vinyl graphics. was "Old Jules" Sandoz, father of the famous author 313 S. Main St., Verdigre, 402-668-7271. Mari Sandoz. The first school was reported to have THE VERDIGRE CAROUSEL THRIFT operated during the year of 1888-89, and in 1889, a SHOP - This is a not-for-profit thrift store. All schoolhouse was put up. of the items are donated, the store is run by volunteers and the money is donated back Celebrations to the community. 314 N. Main St., Verdigre, KOLACH DAYS - A festive celebration of 402-518-0962. Verdigre's Czech heritage was conceived in 1939 GRANNY'S PLACE - For all your quilting and sponsored by the Czech Federation. It became supplies and gifts. 215 Main St., Verdigre, an annual event in the 1950s. Past festivities have 402-358-0311. included a carnival, bands, dancing, kolach- baking contest, kolach-eating contest, turtle JEDLICKA'S HARDWARE HANK - Family-owned hardware store races, kiddie parade, grand parade, flea markets, that offers appliances sales and service as well as hardware products. stage productions, basketball tournament, mud Also, a wide variety of gifts, toys, and seasonal products. 319 Main St., volleyball, various shows and demonstrations, Verdigre, 402-668-2616. tractor pull, Bull-O-Rama, alumni banquet and crowning of the new Kolach King and Queen. It Dining continues as an annual event held in June. COZY CORNER CAFE - Homemade lunch Geocache Map specials offered daily. Stop by for a piece of Parks & Recreation delicious homemade pie! 223 Main St., 402- WILDWOOD ACRES PARK - Located on the 668-2313. southeast edge of Verdigre, this park features a MISTY'S SALOON - Fully-stocked bar, pizza, pub-style menu to order heated swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball with beer garden and occasional polka bands, karaoke and one-man hoops, volleyball courts, bandstand, playground, band entertainment. 309 S. Main St., 402-668-2814. picnic shelter and a large stone fireplace. Softball and baseball fields are nearby. A camping area is BOHEMIAN ONE STOP - Mini-mart convenience store, daily lunch also available with cabins available to rent. Bring specials, hot sandwiches, packaged liquor, beer cave, gas, diesel, and your pole and fish in the Verdigris Creek. bait. 88199 NE-14, Verdigre, 402-668-7259. CHALUPNIK PARK - Located on the north end of VERDIGRE BAKERY - Authentic kolaches, homemade rolls, donuts Verdigre, it features a stage and shelter, memorial & bread. 402-668-2233. to military service men and women, playground REIMAN COFFEE COMPANY - (OPENING SOON!) Kava brewed right and pavilion. Here is where the traditional Doc here in the heart of downtown Verdigre! Locally roasted and brewed Walstrom Memorial Turtle Races happen during coffee, espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, iced coffee, cold brew, tea, spirits, Kolach Days. liquor license, wine, tap beer, drive thru & daily deliveries. 200 Main St.

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