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36 year old with a Bachelor's of Journalism in Advertising degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Striving to make something of myself. Social Media and PR enthusiast! Husker fanatic, outdoor lover, event guru.

Beehaven Farms

North of Kimball just off Highway 71 is Beehaven Farms. It is worth a stop to pick up some organic foods such as eggs, cheese and some granola. Beehaven Farms raises chickens, goats, lambs and bees. Yes, you read it right, bees. The owners make their own honey from the bees they raise and you can get a bottle in the store located at the center of their farm.

Beehaven Farms also carries other items in their store from local and state wide makers. You can pick up soy candles from Heritage Candles and some soap made from goat milk.

Not only did I pick myself up some granola and honey, but I got to meet and pet some of the animals. You can also check out Beehaven Farms at the Scottsbluff farmers market every Saturday in the summer. However, if you want the real experience of the farm you will need to make a trip to the roadside market and visit Miss. Beehaven.

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Martin Bay swimming area.

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Weekend events June 7th-9th

It’s going to be a busy June weekend across the state of Nebraska. Below are a few events that are going on this weekend.

Kimball has their 5th annual Kimball Ranch Rodeo on Saturday. Come out to Kimball to watch a rodeo, get some food and drink a beer. The festivities begin at 6pm.

Sidney has Gold Rush Days June 7th and 8th. Plenty events with music, campfires, a 5K race, biscuits and gravy on Saturday morning, plus much more. Check out their website for more information: http://www.sidneygoldrush.com/.

If you know of any other events going on throughout the state, please let me know about them and I will share them on my blog.

Have a great weekend and get outdoors!

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5K Sponsors

Hello fans- I am in search of some individuals would be willing to sponsor me in a few 5K’s this summer. Along with sponsoring I would be willing to work with you on some marketing and promotions if you own a business. Please see my contact page if you are interested.

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Bike Ride Across Nebraska 2013

Bike Ride Across Nebraska began yesterday in Kimball. Follow the hundreds of bicycle riders as they make the trek across the state of Nebraska all week. See if they stop in your town this week and if they do, I recommend to cheer on these ambitious bikers.

Below is the link to the website about that will give you their route.
http://bran-inc.org/wp/

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Weekend Events May 31st-June 2nd

I can feel the heat of summertime already and I am really excited. There are so many events going on this summer it is hard to keep track of them all. This weekend Celebrate Lincoln begins today and goes on tomorrow (Saturday June 1st). Montgomery Gentry will be performing downtown Lincoln Saturday as part of the event.

Taste of Omaha begins today and runs through Sunday. This has always been one of my favorite events, it sits right along the riverfront and the downtown park in Omaha. This is a great family event; plenty of food, vendors and entertainment.

If you know of any events that are happening this summer, please email me with the details and I will be willing to share the information. Enjoy the summer, but remember to be safe. If you drink, please remember to designate a driver.

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Macovicka Winery

I had a great Memorial Day while being back in Lincoln.  On Sunday, I decided to take a little drive a visit a few wineries from my Nebraska Wine Passport.  Approximately 30 minutes north of Lincoln, Macovicka Winery is located in Brainard, Nebraska. 

I sampled 5 different and added an extra one for fun.  Anyone that knows me will know how proud I am to be Czech.  Macovicka has a wine called Cervene Vino which is Czech for red wine.  The wine of my choice to bring home a bottle of was Pink Lace.  Pink Lace is a sweet fruit wine which would go great with deserts and chocolate. 

Macovicka has a beautiful porch and deck that allows for a heavenly relaxation to sit outside on a sunny day enjoying wine.  I took time to sit on the porch for a while making conversation with other individuals visiting the winery on the same day.  I recommend to all my readers that have a free Sunday to enjoy an afternoon sitting on the porch at Macovicka while sipping a glass of wine.

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Sage Hill Vineyards and Winery

On Saturday, I had an amazing day exploring southwest Nebraska. I went to Sage Hill Vineyard and Winery in Parks. The winery is nestled among the hills of southwest Nebraska. The owners are extremely welcoming and will take care of you like family. I enjoyed a tasting and we sat on the porch for at least an hour; sipping wine and making conversation. My wine of choice from Sage Hill is the Ewing’s Gold, it’s a sweet white wine that is great with either cheese or strawberries.

Sage Hill offers a bed and breakfast service with a room right above their tasting room. This is a great place for a couple to spend a night or two away from home. Sage Hill also has kayaks for rent and you have a great opportunity kayaking at Rock Creek Lake. June 15th would be a perfect day to visit Sage Hill Vineyard as they will be hosting a kayak race to help raise money for Park’s Community Center.

I hope everyone will take some peaceful time, make a drive and visit Sage Hill Vineyards and Winery for a delightful afternoon.

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Thunderhead Brewing Company

Last Saturday, I met a friend in Kearney to have lunch at the Thunderhead Brewing Company. Thunderhead is a favorable restaurant and bar that brews their own beer. I had the honey wheat, while my friend had the Grand Cru. Just from how good my beer was, I believe any of their beers would be a good choice.

Thunderhead is more than just beer, it’s a great place to get some pizza or a calzone. My choice is the ThunderZone calzone; the mixture of chicken and alfredo sauce made it delicious.

Various places around Nebraska sell Thunderhead beer. Therefore, if you can’t make it to Kearney you can pick some up at one of the locations across the state to enjoy on a Friday or Saturday night.

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