Cedar Canyon Steakhouse – Valentine

Headed to Snake Falls, or Niobrara River? Valentine hosts a very nice Steakhouse downtown, located on Main Street. The business includes an outdoor Beer Garden and large Banquet area. If you are looking for a good steak, burger or a …

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Aurora

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Aurora is a city located in Central Nebraska, with a current population of 4,479. It is the county seat of Hamilton County. In 1861, the first permanent settler arrived in the area of what was to become Aurora. Hamilton County was …

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Brownville

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The village of Brownville is a historic little town located in Nemaha County. The population was 132 at the 2010 census. Established in 1854, Brownville was the largest town in the Nebraska Territory, with a population of 1,309 by 1880. Brownville …

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To Far North – Fort Calhoun

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  Drive north of Omaha on Highway 75 about 9 miles and you will find this delightful Nebraska Wine & Beer tasting spot. What a great place and friendly too. Sandy Kucera was a great hostess as we sampled several wines, …

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Fort Calhoun

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Located eight miles north of Omaha on Highway 75, Fort Calhoun is situated in Washington County, with a population of 908. It overlooks the Missouri River in eastern Nebraska. Fort Calhoun is rich in history. In and around town you …

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Hiking at Platte River State Park

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Hiking March 28th at Platte River State Park. Four of us did a 2 hr, 4 mile hike from the East end over to the Falls, and then over to the Swimming Pool Area. A slow pace at times due …

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Burwell

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Burwell is the county seat of Garfield County, Nebraska. The population was 1,210 at the 2010 census. Businesses include many restaurants, 2 grocery stores, a newly opened hardware store,  many other locally owned and operated businesses. Burwell is a gateway …

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Ainsworth

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Ainsworth is the county seat of Brown County located in the north-central part of Nebraska. When Nebraska was admitted to the union in 1867, all of the area around Ainsworth was known as Sioux County and was attached to Holt …

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