Grant county was named after president Ulysses S. Grant. Long ago the county located in the sandhills of Nebraska was a great hideaway spot for outlaws and fugitives. Today, the county has more cattle per square mile than any other county in the United States.
The Quilt Basket in York has a wide selection of fabric for all kinds of creators. I was shocked at the amount of variety in fabrics. They have several prints for holidays such as 4th of July, Halloween and Christmas. If you need some fabric for a children’s quilt, you want to make a stop. The selection is overwhelming and I wanted to purchase the whole store. Also, once you meet purchasing $500 in products from their store, you will receive $25 of free products. Therefore, it pays to shop at The Quilt Basket.
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Alliance is an Oasis in the Sandhills
The Alliance Movie Theater
One of the most interesting sites to see in Nebraska is Carhenge.
The old Newberry’s Hardware store in downtown Alliance.
The Knight Museum and Sandhills Center
NET airs their episode of Nebraska Stories tonight at 9pm CT and 8pm MT. Topics in this month’s episode includes: Wildcat Hills, Husker Touchdown Run and Pianos in Omaha.
Nebraska Stories is a great opportunity to learn out the state, places to see and people that help make Nebraska what it is today.
If you are not able to watch tonight, you can catch one of the reruns of the show:
Friday, February 14 at 7pm CT/ 6pm MT
Saturday, February 15 at 9:30pm CT/ 8:30pm MT
Friday, February 21 at 7:30pm CT/ 6:30pm MT
Sunday, February 23 on NET-1 at 6 and 10:30pm CT/ 5pm and 9:30pm MT
Cherry County is the largest county (land wise) in Nebraska. The county is bordered by 11 other counties in Nebraska and South Dakota.
Jessica Bryceson is a part time working mother from Lincoln, Nebraska. She is enjoys taking her son to different pumpkin patches in the fall. Below is a question and answer session I had with Jessica on her pumpkin patch adventures.
Me: How many pumpkin patches have you visited this fall?
Jessica: 4
Me: What is your favorite pumpkin patch in Nebraska and where is it located?
Jessica: Roca Berry Farm in Roca, NE.
Me: What are some of the activities this pumpkin patch offers?
Jessica: Hayrack Rides, petting zoo, corn pits, corn maze, pumpkin picking, apple cider, not so scary houses.
Me: Does the pumpkin patch have food, if so did you try the food?
Jessica: Yes. Cookies, popcorn, donuts, cider, pretzels.
Me: What did your son like best about the pumpkin patch?
Jessica: Hayrack ride and the petting zoo.
Me: As a parent, what did you like best about the pumpkin patch?
Jessica: It was focused on younger kids.
Me: Do you plan on going back to this pumpkin patch next year?
Jessica: Yes
Photos courtesy of Jessica Bryceson.
If you love ice cream, then you will enjoy the homemade ice cream from The Platte Valley Creamery in Scottsbluff. The staff make sure that your ice cream is fresh and delicious. I had a peanut butter and chocolate malt, but if you would rather have a cone or a sundae then you can as well. Ice cream is good anytime if the year, so be sure to stop in and get your fixing!
Treasured Grounds is a coffee shop in Hemingford, Nebraska. Not only do they serve coffee, but they have breakfast and lunch as well. I enjoy the Caramel Marshmallow Latte and a breakfast burrito. They have daily specials and can make a variety of latte flavors. However, if you just prefer plain black coffee then Treasured Grounds is where you want to stop before you go to work. Stay awhile and enjoy your breakfast or you can get it to go if you are in a hurry.
Treasured Grounds is open Monday through Friday 6:30am-3:00pm.
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