What are you hunting for in the Sandhills of Nebraska?

There's so much to hunt for out here; let SandhillsWesternVacations.com sponsors help you!Casey has what you need to make your trip successful...ammo, guns, targets, reloading, sights, and a smile to go with it! Make sure you stop at Berry Creek Gun and Pawn located in the bright red building on the corner of Main and Fourth Street in Valentine. He can provide you with everything except...

Your experience. Remember safety first!  Hunter orange!! 

There's plenty of turkey roaming the Sandhills. Crazy bird. Beautiful, shiny, feathers... crazy birds. 

Not quite ready to put up your fishing pole? Totally understood! Fish at the Mill Pond located down the big hill on Main Street in Valentine. Fall colors, tranquility, and fish await you! There are also the the Valentine Refuge lakes south on Highway 83. Some of them are undergoing restoration...better fishing next year!

Nim-Rods will have all the tackle, live bait, beverages and snacks to take with you...and they're the friendliest folks to help you. Located on the corner of Highway 20 and 97...stop there before heading out to Merritt Reservoir which has places to hunt and fish...take care of both your passions!

Perhaps you're hunting for something entirely different...something you made from your heart? The Quilting Cupboard is the place for you my friend! Bolts upon bolts of cotton fabrics, kits, woolens, and patterns. Not sure what you're looking for? Susan can give you a plethora of suggestions!

Maybe it's time to begin making Christmas gifts?! Fear Not Pattern Company has patterns at the Quilting Cupboard that are truly unique. Make one pillow that is either super easy, or more complex for the super savvy sewer, then make panels that will change throughout the year. One pillow, several panels to select. There are also Prayer Pets. Stitch by stitch, pray for the recipient...including yourself.
The Quilting Cupboard is located west of Berry Creek Gun and Pawn!

Hunter orange and camouflage hoodies, T-shirts, and gear can be found at Outback Screenprinting and Embroidery! They have a new location at 208. E. First Street. Their speciality is customization. Did you find what you were hunting for? Why not take a photo and have them put it on a T-shirt or sweatshirt? Truly unique. One of a kind. Better yet, get one for the friend who didn't get what they were hunting for!!! :o)

Perhaps you weren't lucky at all in your hunting pursuits? Henderson's IGA has EVERYTHING you need to make your trip successful, from the best beef in the area, beverages, and fresh morning donuts to make your day sweeter and your nights merrier!

There is quite a bit of fall color left out in the Sandhills of Nebraska. How brave are you? Brewer's Canoers and Tubers still puts people on the Niobrara River to enjoy the autumn colors that line her banks. Try kayaking for a jewel of a trip you didn't know would be something you'll be hunting for next year too!

Trade Winds Lodge is the place you want to wake up refreshed and ready to begin your adventure. John and Joan will become your friends...their motel is has a continental breakfast to begin your day...no matter what you decide you're hunting for...out here in Nebraska's Sandhills!  

Remember to stop at Valentine's Chamber of Commerce located a little north of  the corner of Main Street and Highway 20. Dean will share where the fish are biting, outfitters to help, and he has maps to help you get around! 

Enjoy your Sandhills Adventure this fall and WELCOME to this unique neck of the ....  hills. We don't have much for woods. 

And let our sponsors help you with your four season, family fun, vacation plans!!! Trade Winds Lodge, can help you with accommodations, and you can get excellent food to go at Henderson's IGA. 

Why not plan a leisurely fall trip down Niobrara National Scenic River with  Brewers Canoers and Tubers ?

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! 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, which has western prints, wool, cotton and batik fabric, along with patterns from Fear Not Pattern Co perfect little projects for this season! 

For a one of a kind gift that is uniquely yours, head over to Outback Screenprinting and Embroidery at their new location!!!. 

The Valentine Chamber of Commerce has a plethora of brochures that will have you coming back this fall... make sure you stop by and pick some up today!

Remember...the Sandhills are your four season, family fun, ticket 4 Adventure....come find out why at SandhillsWesternVacations.com!!!

Sing the summer song...

This summer has been nothing short of perfection! Sunny days, green hills, a beautifully flowing Niobrara River, and abundant fish in the lakes.

Sing the summer song! That would be the cicadas letting us know how much summer we have left...

Calendar wise, we have plenty of summer left...right on through the end of September...vacation wise, however....

This week we have the Cherry County Fair and Rodeo and coming up!

There will be some cool chicks there!!!

Colorful rides for kids of all ages! Even those faint of heart who choose to go in the ROCKET!

 When you're a wee one, the DRAGON can be just as scary!

 The always popular auction for the 4-H Champion animals is something not to miss!

Tim Henderson of Henderson's IGA won the bid for this prize winning hog raised by Justin Lurz.

Colorful, creative, works of art are on display in the 4-H Building, including quilts that will one day become heirlooms!

 LEGOS!!!

Artists have their work entered in the Sand Painters Art Guild for everyone to appreciate - everything from photography, pastels, oils, acrylics, and multi-media. We have a talented county!

Saturday at 6:00 p.m. the Valentine Chamber of Commerce hosts their Watermelon Feed in front of the 4-H Building. Summer just isn't summer without watermelon! Last year it was sweet and juicy! Stop out!

These are just the highlights of what the rest of the week will showcase. When you're not at the Cherry County Fair, head downtown for end of summer clearance items as well as BACK TO SCHOOL savings!

Outback Screen Printing and Embroidery has a new location to serve you. They moved to 208 E. First Street. The crew urges you to stop in and see the spacious new building and load up on all your child's sporting gear, back to school fashions, and one of a kind, customized apparel.

So the cicadas are singing...
The sun is setting sooner...

 Making our skies more colorful...

 More dramatic...

A vacation in the Sandhills will leave a lasting ripple effect and calm your senses...whether you take in the Cherry County Fair, visit with our lovely sponsors, or enjoy our nature...
We welcome you to Cherry County!

Let our sponsors to help with your vacation or adventure!!! Trade Winds Lodge, can help you with accommodations, and you can get excellent food to go at Henderson's IGA. 

Why not plan a leisurly  trip down Niobrara National Scenic River with  Brewers Canoers and Tubers to complete your summer?

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! 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, which has western prints, 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. 

The Valentine Chamber of Commerce has all the tickets you'll ever need for the Cherry County Carnival...make sure you stop by and pick some up today!

Remember...the Sandhills are your four season, family fun, ticket 4 Adventure....come find out why at SandhillsWesternVacations.com!!!

Come on....follow the dots to the Quilting Cupbord in the Heart City

Follow what dots?

Load up your girl friends, loved ones, even your husband for dots of fun during the Nebraska Independent Fabric Shops annual Nebraska Shop Hop....it's already going on, but you don't have to be left out of the fun. 

The Quilting Cupboard in Valentine has kits, the specialty dot fabric, and a free pattern for you - plus treats, snacks, and most importantly, a warm welcome!

And right down the street is something for him - if you bring him along. 

Because he can get stocked up as well.....and together you'll enjoy....

But first you have to get here...so follow the dots....

The Quilting Cupboard is number 27 on your map and will get you a lot of points. Remember, the extended hours and the western portion of the state will have a  bonus pattern. But you'll have to follow the dots to find out what it is. 

Find some extra time to visit some of the unique shops on Main Street - in fact, spend the night at the Trade Winds Lodge to complete your adventure. 

It will be a great time for everyone when you follow the dots to Valentine, Nebraska during the annual Nebraska Shop Hop...going on now through Sunday, April 19. 

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 western prints, 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!

Remember...the Sandhills are your four season, family fun, adventure....come find out why!!!

Visit http://www.sandhillswesternvacations.com to plan extra dots along the way!

Looking back at 2014 and a blessed 2015 to everyone!!!

The wind is howling right now, snow is falling, and what was laying on the ground is blowing all around. Its the first weekend after the New Year. Are you busy cleaning the house? Taking down the tree? Putting the decorations away?
Maybe you're thinking about next summer? More ways to spend time with your family? Let the sponsors of SandhillsWesternVacations.com help you ... after you get everything put away and the dust has settled.

You really will be having the adventure of a lifetime out here in God's Own Cow Country! Here is how 2014 shaped up and there's plenty more.

Happy New Year from all of us at SandhillsWesternVacations.com ...

Your ticket for four season, family fun, adventures!

 Trade Winds Lodge, can help you with accommodations, and you can get food to go at Henderson's IGA, a river trip will showcase the extraordinary diversity of the Niobrara National Scenic River at  Brewers Canoers and Tubers.  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, which has 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!

A blessed 2015!