Visit Beautiful KnoxCountyNebraska.com PO Box 165 Center, NE 68724-0165 KNOX COUNTY Phone - (402) 288-5619 The Beautiful KNOX COUNTY ttractions Recreation Explore an area filled with history, Knox County provides many beautyA and adventure. Take an excursion on beautiful parks where you can play volleyball, the Shannon Trail, take a covered wagon tour have a picnic or walk through an arboretum. or try your luck at Ohiya Casino. Of course, Most area towns have community swimming if you’d rather pull up your chair and watch pools as well, so stop and relax poolside. the beautiful sunset in Knox County, you Bloomfield, Center, Creighton, Crofton, Niobrara, won’t be disappointed! Water Sports If you enjoy boating, fishing or swimming, Lindy, Santee, Verdigre & Wausa Dining you’ve found the ultimate play area.Whether You’ll find small town dining at its best in you’re fishing in the Lewis and Clark Lake, Knox County. You can enjoy famous Nebras- Missouri River, or the ka beef at area restaurants and cafes, some Niobrara River you’ll find a wide variety of History of Knox County even offer buffalo. Area saloons and lounges fish including walleye, smallmouth bass, Knox County was organized by the Territorial offer great spots to relax with friends. largemouth bass, northern pike, catfish, and Legislature in 1857 and named L’Eau Qui Court, perch. Boaters will find perfect spots for large meaning in English, running water. The name was boats like pontoons or the area is perfect for changed to Knox by a statute passed February 21, Golfing There are many beautiful and motorboats, canoes and kayaks. 1873, which took effect April 1, 1873. challenging golf courses in the Nebraska The Nebraska side of the Missouri River in Missouri River Area. You’ll find courses Knox County offers boat docks, Knox County is bounded on the north by the located near the towns of Creighton, fishing around every bend, and wide open Niobrara and Missouri rivers, and on the east by Bloomfield, Wausa, Crofton and Niobrara. areas for skiing or tubing. Cedar County, on the south by Pierce County and Be sure to check out the new Tatanka Golf Antelope County, and on the west by Holt County. Course located near the Ohiya Casino. They were voted the 2015 ‘Best New U.S. Resort In area it contains about one thousand and fifty Course’ in the Golf Magazine. If you’re square miles, or six hundred and seventy-two an avid golfer you won’t want to miss this thousand acres. course! Hunting Your hunting experience in Knox County The remains of the day settle ^ will be unmatched! You’ll find the finest over Lewis and Clark Lake deer hunting in the state of Nebraska. This is coupled with an abundance of other wildlife north of Crofton. featuring pheasants, turkey, quail, and rabbits. Thousands of waterfowl frequent Lewis and Clark Lake each year. Specialty hunts for Elk and Buffalo are also available. Attractions NIOBRARA hiya Casino & Resort Sage Brothers Memorial Ohiya Casino & Resort, located just Pay your respects at the Sage Brothers aO few minutes east of Niobrara on scenic Memorial in Niobrara. The sinking of the History of Niobrara Highway 12 in northeast Nebraska. Owned destroyer USS Frank E. Evans during and operated by the Santee Sioux Nation, the Vietnam War exercises is one of the Niobrara, Nebraska is a small, progressive town, casino has the distinction of being Nebraska’s lesser-known military tragedies in U.S. located in the far northeastern corner of Nebraska first casino and is currently celebrating 20 history. Seventy-four men died in the South at the confluence of the Niobrara and years in the gaming industry! China Sea on June 3, 1969. Among those Missouri Rivers. killed were the Sage brothers – Gary, 22; Gregory, 21; and Kelly, 19 – who were the It is the headquarters of the Ponca Tribe of Ponca Tribal Museum & sons of Ernest and Eunice Sage of Nebraska and home of Niobrara State Park. Native Educational Trail Niobrara, Nebraska. A monument was Americans gave the town its name, which means The Ponca Museum and Library houses erected in memory of the Sage brothers “running water.” artifacts, historical archives, a Tribal Library, and a Community Learning Center, and in 2009. Culture Department offices. The site also features a Ponca Educational Trail, which The Mormon Monument Situated where the Missouri and Niobrara ^ includes an earth lodge, buffalo outlook, In 1846 Newell Knight, his family and a Rivers meet, Niobrara State Park boasts dramatic outdoor classroom, educational signs and company of Mormons left Illinois to make landscapes and plenty of opportunities for recreation. native plants. The museum and trail are a home in the Rocky Mountains. Due to located 1 mile west of Niobrara on Highway hardships, the group could not go on and 12 (follow the signs across from the entrance they built a fort of log cabins by the Niobrara to Niobrara State Park). River. They became ill and died in 1908. Niobrara State Park The Mormon Monument serves as a remembrance of this event. It is located Situated at the confluence of the Niobrara through the cabin and tent camping areas. Elk & Buffalo Tours 1 mile west and 1/2 mile south of Niobrara. and Missouri Rivers on Nebraska’s Beaver, muskrat and mink prowl the river Travel in a unique tractor pulled covered northeastern border, Niobrara State Park banks, and the varied bird life ranges from wagons and see how elk and buffalo are offers visitors an opportunity to sample a the majestic eagle to the tiny chickadee. The raised at Kreycik Elk Ranch in Niobrara, wide range of outdoor experiences. Cabins, song of the whippoorwill blends with the call Nebraska. You’ll ride through the hilly camping from RVs to tents, picnicking, of the coyote in a nighttime serenade. For pastures where the elk and buffalo are invited swimming, boat ramps, Missouri River raft the wildlife enthusiast, Niobrara offers ample to come and get their ear corn treats that you tours, horseback trail rides, hiking, fishing, photo opportunities or just the chance to will be hand feeding them from inside the history or communing with Mother Nature observe the many species native to the area. covered wagons! are all available at this exceptional state park. Nature’s bounty is readily visible during a A large population of white-tailed deer call drive along the park’s seven miles of roads or the park home, and wild turkeys roam freely a stroll along the 14 miles of hiking trails. Attractions NIOBRARA Dining Jimmy Dean’s Lounge Sportmen’s Bar & Two Rivers Hotel ewis and Clark Trail 254 Spruce Ave. #1 Friday night Fish Fry and Saturday Night On September 4, Lewis and Clark Niobrara Prime Rib Special. Check us out on Lcamped just above the mouth of the Niobrara ( 402) 857-9928 Facebook at: Sportsmen’s Bar & Two River. The Lewis and Clark Campsite can be Rivers Hotel viewed from the Old Railroad Bridge 25412 Park Ave. Walking Trail from the East side of the Ohiya Casino Restaurant Niobrara Niobrara River or from the lookout at the Experience the ultimate taste sensations 402-857-3340 Niobrara State Park. when you sample our mouthwatering food from our variety of dining options! We offer a large buffet with so many delicious Shannon Trail choices you will want to try them all! Take History comes alive through the Private a moment to stop at our snack café on George Shannon Trail. Private Shannon our gaming floor to taste one of our many was the youngest member of the Lewis and scrumptious treats. Then, treat yourself to Clark expedition who was separated from his The Niobrara River winds through an a trip to our fine restaurant, Legends, to party for 16 days in 1804. It was during that amazingly varied landscape in northern sample one of our many time that Shannon was exploring northeast Nebraska, slipping past cliffs, rock fantastic menu items! Nebraska. Take a day or two to find the 13 The rolling, verdant hills of northeast ^ formations, waterfalls and diverse Hwy. 12 ^ Shannon statues in northeast Nebraska. Nebraska create truly plants and animals. Niobrara stunning vistas. (402) 857-3860 Niobrara Museum ohiyacasino.com Take a walk through “Memories of the Old Niobrara” as you view displays of days gone Country Café by. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day – Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served at Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Sunday different times throughout the day. We have from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Other times by daily lunch specials Monday through Friday appointment. starting at 11 am until gone. Soft serve ice cream is available. 89141 Hwy. 14 Niobrara (402) 857-3544 Recreation NIOBRARA Hunting Bazile Creek State Wildlife Ponca Creek Hunting Service iobrara Valley Golf Course 3,000 acres of prime hunting ground. Come Par 32, 9 holes golf course over Management Area hunt the river country of northeast N2,791 yards. Putting Green, Chipping Green, Campers welcome and boat dock available. Nebraska, amongst the rolling hills and Driving Range, Rental Clubs, Rental Carts, 450 acres located 4 miles east of Niobrara. scenic views. Our Nebraska deer and turkey Pull Carts, Snack Bar, Meeting Room, hunts are exciting and affordable. Nebraska Golf Association Member Swanson Hunting Acres Nebraska is often the overlooked state for 701 Elm Street • Niobrara, NE • Bird hunters will find pheasants, checker, trophy whitetails and Merriam turkeys. (402) 857-3711 partridge and quail for a great hunting experience. Hunting packages available, includes food Niobrara, NE • (402) 857-3794 and lodging at the Whitetail River Lodge.