Nebraska Life Assistant Editor Alan J. Bartles captured the elevator at Cody surrounded by blooming wildflowers. On newsstands now, there are several more pages that showcase the beauty of wildflowers in Nebraska.
The Sandhills have received abundant moisture this past month...let's take a look at what's blooming here right now!
Raindrops cover the petals of this flowering crabapple.
A double lilac bush gives off double the scent!
Wild violets? Found along the pathway to the Niobrara River.
Bent over by rain drops, these little buds will grow taller.
Not easily missed nestled within the tall grasses of the Sandhills!
A flowering apple tree provides nectar for this butterfly.
How sweet are sweet peas? These are growing wild near Merritt Reservoir.
Teeny tiny babies growing out of mosses along the banks of the Niobrara River.
Pushing their way through the sand at Merritt Reservoir!
New growth along the hillsides by Fort Falls.
Grasses reflected in the water. As summer comes they'll green up!
Last years cattails provide sturdiness for this spiders home. There will be new cattails to take their place as the season progresses.
As the season progresses and you plan your vacation to the Sandhills, let our sponsors to help with your adventure!!!
Trade Winds Lodge, can help you with accommodations, and you can get excellent food to go at Henderson's IGA. Why not get a gift certificate for a trip down Niobrara National Scenic River at Brewers Canoers and Tubers for warmer weather?
Berry Creek Gun and Pawn Shop, has everything you could ever want in the way of firearms, ammo, and reloading supplies - conveniently located right down the street from The Quilting Cupboard, who has , wool, cotton and batik fabric, along with patterns from Fear Not Pattern Co.
For a one of a kind gift that is uniquely yours, head over to Outback Screenprinting and Embroidery.
Nim-Rods Bait Store has all you could ever need or want for your fishing excursion - poles, live
bait, bobbers, jigs, hooks, and plenty of refreshments!
For some literature about vacations in Cherry County, contact Visit Valentine a publication created by Nebraska Life, or Journey to Western Nebraska, also published by Nebraska Life.
Remember...the Sandhills are your four season, family fun, adventure....come find out why!!!
Visit SandhillsWesternVacations.com to plan your summer adventure today!
To watch some of the amazingness of the Sandhills check out our YouTube channel at SandhillsWesternVacations on YouTube.
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