Region Guide

Prairie Lakes Region

In 1820, Stephen Long, explorer and military man, called this country the Great American Desert. Today, he’d be shocked to discover dozens of man-made lakes and huge reservoirs complementing the grassy plains of the region. Nowhere is the relationship of man and the land more poignantly realized than Nebraska’s Prairie Lakes Country. This relationship becomes even more evident in the excellent museums, historic homes and memorable personalities of the area such as Willa Cather and Senator George Norris. It’s a country rich in history and personality that you’ll enjoy getting to know and returning to year after year.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Beaver City

The Beaver Valley was a part of the hunting ground of the Pawnee Nation but fringed on the lands claimed by the Sioux Nation. The valley was first permanently settled…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Alma

Alma is a community that has a rather unique blend of young business people and…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Curtis

Curtis has the distinction of being designated as Nebraska's "Easter City" by the legislature in…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Cambridge

The spirit of the pioneer is carried on through the visionary citizens of Cambridge. Abundant…

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Brule

Brule, Nebraska, was established in 1886, when Major Isaac Barton and his wife, Elizabeth, purchased…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Franklin

Welcome to Franklin - where the "good life" could have originated. Friendliness is a trait…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Cozad

The "100th Meridian" is an important natural demarcation line where "the humid east meets the…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Arapahoe

Known as "the town where the hi-ways meet." Located in south central Nebraska, it is…

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Elwood

When you look at the lush pastures filled with cattle and the table-like irrigated fields…

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Outdoors

Lakes & Parks

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Events

Upcoming Events

Feb
1
Fanning Consignment Auctions
Imperial
May
3
Catfish Classic Fishing Tournament
Ogallala
May
4
Alma Booster Club Tournament
Alma
May
8–10
Weekend with the Arts
St. Paul
May
9–10
City Wide Garage Sales
Elwood
May
9
World Migratory Bird Day at the Crane Trust Center
Wood River
May
10
Trails of Treasures 46 mile Garage Sale
Curtis
May
16
Rock & Roll Ranch Party
North Platte
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Museums

  • 38 in Prairie Lakes Region

Golf Courses

  • 37 in Prairie Lakes Region

Festivals

  • 35 in Prairie Lakes Region

Recreation

  • 25 in Prairie Lakes Region

National Register

  • 24 in Prairie Lakes Region

Holidays

  • 23 in Prairie Lakes Region

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Explore a County Gosper County 1 city  ·  19 counties in Prairie Lakes Region

Deep in the heart of south-central Nebraska's farm country, just south of I-80s Number 237 Interchange, you'll find Gosper County.…

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Explore a City Alma 6 attractions  ·  31 cities in Prairie Lakes Region

Alma is a community that has a rather unique blend of young business people and many retirement age citizens. Both…

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