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 through the Sandhills of Nebraska.
Extending from Alliance, NE all the way down to Grand Island, NE, the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway provides a beautiful and majestic backdrop for you and your family as you travel across Nebraska. The drive gives you a chance to experience incredible starry nights that you only see in your dreams. You’ll see historic towns and villages, meandering rivers, and the history of pioneers and the plains. You’ll find it all along the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway.
The Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway is rated in the top 12 scenic routes in the United States by Marketwatch.com and is listed as one of the highways to drive in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. These are both pretty big claims, but we do love our Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway. We want others to experience the beauty and wonder that we all know, love, and are accustomed to. Every winter, we work with the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway to put on our Polar Bear Tank Race.
This year will be the 9th Annual Polar Bear Tank race and we’re just as excited for it as we have been in the past. See, the people that live along this byway have worked hard and created some really cool American hidden treasures that you won’t find anywhere else.
What is a Polar Bear Tank Race? To the uninitiated, it’s fairly simply. Tanking involves loading up some friends into a stock tank and float down the Dismal or Middle Loup Rivers. It’s a favorite pastime in Nebraska, and we love it! The Polar Bear Tank Race takes tanking to a new level. Not only are you and your friends out tanking, but you’re also racing to the finish line in late-winter temperatures. It’s a fun test of mettle that helps raise awareness for our beloved Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway.
Help us raise awareness for the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway and spread the word about the beautiful landscape and treasures that Nebraska has to offer. We still have spots open! Get your team together and get ready for the 9th Annual Polar Bear Tank Race! For more information you can visit the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway’s website. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 308-546-2206 for more information. Don’t forget to Like Us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all of the latest Sandhills fun!