Why Fall Camping in the Nebraska Sandhills is Fantastic
As the hot days of summer turn to the cooler days of fall, camping and the way we camp, changes pretty dramatically. Mornings are chilly, the days are moderate and perfect for hiking. Warm comfort food from a dutch oven refuels us with a renewed sense of vigor and warmth. These things combine to make fall camping in Nebraska a must for any outdoors enthusiast. Not only are the Nebraska Sandhills beautiful during the summer, they’re equally beautiful during the fall. Not convinced? We’ve got several reasons why fall camping in Nebraska to stay in camping mode well into the...
Read MoreAre tents a thing of the past? New camping styles for your next trip.
Tents are seen as the traditional way to spend the night in the middle of nowhere, but are they becoming a pastime? As camping becomes more popular, people are finding new camping styles to get the most out of the fresh air. RV dealerships are starting to take off as well as campers that attach to vehicles. Campgrounds that offer lodges or cabins have become more popular for those who want to experience what the great outdoors has to offer without weathering the elements. With these new camping styles placed in your head, here’s a list on all the new ways you can experience the great...
Read MoreWe’ve got RV Camping Tips for Your Cross-Country Road Trip
Whether it’s penned in a journal, fastened to the fridge with a magnet, or logged safely away in your memory bank, chances are good that you’ve devised for yourself a list of things you’d like to see and do while here on earth. Do you want to travel abroad and experience unfamiliar cultures? Or maybe you’d like witness the broad and diverse countryside of the United States. A cross-country road trip is a dream shared by many. Each and every summer, we see travelers from all across the country. It’s not surprising either, the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway is one of the top ten...
Read MoreThe Sharptail Grouse and Prairie Chicken Mating Ritual Nebraska’s Birding Event of the Year
Nebraska’s Sandhills are one of the strongholds left for the prairie grouse in North America. The Sharptail Grouse and Prairie Chickens, inhabit the majestic, ancient dunes of Nebraska. Every spring, visitors and birding enthusiasts alike are in for a treat as they witness the mating ritual of these beautiful birds. Sharptail grouse, which have pointed tails, feathered feet, and brown v-shaped markings on their overall whiter feathers, are more widespread than their prairie chicken cousins. Sharptails range from western Nebraska, throughout the Dakotas, Montana, and prairie Canada, all the...
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....
Read More