A Beginner’s Guide to Tanking
As we usher in 2021, we’ve decided to officially share our most well-kept recipe for fun at Sandhills Motel & Glidden Canoe Rental. While we can’t promise you’ll be able to make this recipe on your own as well as we do at Sandhills Motel, it’s worth the shot. You’ll need: 1 large livestock water tank 4-8 friends and family members (including yourself) Sunscreen Towels Snacks Appropriate Beverages Life Jackets Lawn chairs 1-2 meandering rivers Good ‘ole Nebraskan sunshine Mix all of the ingredients together and you’ll cook up some unforgettable memories (and possibly a...
Read MoreCamping and Canoeing in Nebraska: A Brief History of the Canoe
During your camping trip in Nebraska, there are many outdoor activities you can enjoy. Whether hiking, floating down the river in a stock tank, or canoeing in Nebraska, you’re sure to find an activity that Canoeing in Nebraska is one of the most relaxing ways to spend some time to yourself and take in the beautiful scenery. Over the years, the canoe has evolved from a mode of transportation, trade, and even war into more of a leisure vehicle. Wherever there’s water, there’s an indigenous watercraft. Usually, this comes in the form a canoe. Although somewhat primitive, canoes are...
Read MoreThings to do on Your River Tanking Adventure during your Nebraska Vacation
River tanking is one of Nebraska’s favorite pastimes. What is river tanking? It’s simple. We take a stock tank, load you, your friends and your family up in one and float it down the river! Over the last few years, river tanking (tanking, stock tank floating, stock tanking, etc.) has become an extremely popular way for friends and family to spend some quality time during their Nebraska vacation to take in and enjoy the beautiful landscape.+ According to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, Nebraska has approximately 24,000 miles of flowing rivers and streams and about...
Read MoreSandhills Journey Scenic Byway Gets a Boost from the 9th Annual Polar Bear Tank Race
The Nebraska Sandhills roll gently across the Ogallala Aquifer. They provide us with an ever-changing backdrop for scores of wildlife and millions of birds that traverse the North American Central Flyway every year, including the Sandhills Crane, Sharptail Grouse, and Prairie Chicken. Springtime is approaching and it is nearly time for the annual spring migration of the Sandhill Crane. A natural wonder in and of itself, it’s something that everyone should see in their lifetime. You’ll can experience all of these things on the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway, the most popular route...
Read MoreCanoe vs. Kayak: Different ways to take in the beautiful Sandhills of Nebraska
Autumn is in full swing, but that doesn’t mean we need to pack it on in for winter just yet! The weather is still plenty nice outside and we still have plenty of weeks of comfortable temperatures. Canoeing and kayaking autumn can be a truly beautiful experience as you drift down the river and take in the scenery of the changing leaves. What’s the best way to take in the beautiful Sandhills of Nebraska scenery? What’s the difference when traveling in a canoe vs. kayak down the Dismal or Middle Loup Rivers? We’ll go over some of the main differences in this month’s blog! Canoe vs....
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