Sand Hills

Gentle rivers meander along pine-studded canyons, towering waterfalls and a veritable ocean of prairie grasses alongside America’s largest man-made forest, a wildlife refuge of gigantic proportions and cattle ranches that are better comprehended from the air than the ground. It’s a wide-open landscape. A landscape that inspired Mari Sandoz to produce some of this country’s finest fiction. A landscape you’ll enjoy exploring by car or canoe.

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Thedford

Thedford is "The Hub of the Hills" located on the intersection of the North American Trade Corridor, US 83 north and south, paving the way from Canada to Mexico, and…

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Cities to Explore

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Burwell

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Valentine

Valentine is Nebraska's "Cupid Capital" as each year thousands of Valentine greeting cards bearing special…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Ainsworth

This sandhills town of 1800 people sits at the center of the seven county region…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Springview

"Seeping Spring," discovered when a town was being platted as the Keya Paha County seat,…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Ord

If you're looking for a small town with plenty of charm, Ord, Nebraska is the…

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Explore a County Brown County 1 city  ·  6 counties in Sand Hills

There is a spot here just for you! Brown County is a spectacular outdoor playground. The many lakes, rivers and…

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Explore a City Burwell 4 attractions  ·  6 cities in Sand Hills Browse all cities →